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Old 04-30-2012, 07:48 PM   #1
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Any changes? Please include any significant changes. I'm thinking over the next 15-25 years.
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They'll probably look about 20 years older. That or robots. They might look like robots.
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evolution doesn't move that fast. probably the same as they do now.
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A less optimistic view.....
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A less optimistic view.....
After a PhD and 3 post-docs, you better have your name on more than 6 papers. Maybe he means 6 first authors?
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Any changes? Please include any significant changes. I'm thinking over the next 15-25 years.
Gray hair, wrinkles, erectile dysfunction.
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Gray hair, wrinkles, erectile dysfunction.
Correction: Just gray hair and wrinkles

We have Rx pads...... the ED really shouldn't be a problem
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Correction: Just gray hair and wrinkles

We have Rx pads...... the ED really shouldn't be a problem
With some Just for Men and botox, even gray hair and wrinkles shouldn't be a problem
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I will be bald, mostly gray, and probably have man boobs.
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The future is now. This guy is a real DO.
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The future is now. This guy is a real DO.
Holy crap, googled it this man actually exists haha.
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Holy crap, googled it this man actually exists haha.
He's a 2010 graduate of LECOM.
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They'll probably look about 20 years older. That or robots. They might look like robots.
It's clear that this is the most accurate post in this thread.

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He's a 2010 graduate of LECOM.
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Moar pls.
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Moar pls.
You asked ...



This might make the pelvic exam go ... um... a bit more smoothly.
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Old 05-02-2012, 10:16 PM   #25
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This might make the pelvic exam go ... um... a bit more smoothly.
Especially if performed in the latter attire
Now that this thread has officially been derailed, where's this guy doing his residency?
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Especially if performed in the latter attire
Now that this thread has officially been derailed, where's this guy doing his residency?
From what I could find, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. PM&R of course.
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I want him to physically rehabilitate me
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I want him to physically rehabilitate me
I think what you mean is, after a night with him, you'd need a little physical rehab!
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Yes, that works too. Being rough and getting rehab is the best combo
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Yes, that works too. Being rough and getting rehab is the best combo
Whoa that's taking it too far mister.
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I will be bald, mostly gray, and probably have man boobs.
Will you also have a moonface and buffalo hump? I need to complete my diagnosis.
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Wait, was Marge banned for the very aesthetically pleasing images above? That's not cool mods.
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