The importance of Diplomas and Degrees.

Doors are opened, jobs are offered, people believe what you tell them and most of all you are treated with the utmost respect befitting someone with impeccible credentials for having acquired the education and experiences as defined by the Diplomas and Degrees that you attest to having.

Case in point is Dr. William Hamman, Phd., etc.,, etc., to wit:

As a cardiologist and United Airlines captain, William Hamman taught doctors and pilots ways to keep hearts and planes from crashing.

He shared millions in grants, had university and hospital posts, and bragged of work for prestigious medical groups. An Associated Press story featured him leading a teamwork training session at an American College of Cardiology convention last spring.

But it turns out Hamman isn't a cardiologist or even a doctor. The AP found he had no medical residency, fellowship, doctoral degree or the 15 years of clinical experience he claimed. He attended medical school for a few years but withdrew and didn't graduate.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40630166/ns/health-health_care/