People often mistake celebrities as less intelligent; perhaps because the characters they portray appear silly and comical. Take, for instance, actor Rowan Atkinson who played the infamous Mr Bean, known for his crazy adventures and his behaviour that defies social norms. Yet, Atkinson possesses a Masters in Electrical Engineering from The Queen’s College, Oxford!

In this infographic, we reveal some celebrities who attended medical schools, some who are licensed doctors in real life.

(Illustration by Leong Shu Man)

Could you tell that these famous people studied medicine? Let us know in the comments if you have ended up pursuing a profession different from what you have studied.

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