norris said:
Which podiatry schools offer the best academic support. Out of the 8 schools, whic0h have the smallest classrooms, best tutoring (free or do you have to pay), and the lowest/highest failure rate. Please mention NYCPM as well. No one seems to talk about this school. I am from new york. Is it that bad? Thanks
I am a 3rd year student at NYCPM (as the signature line says). I feel that I am getting a top rate education at NYCPM. I can say that I have met lots of people from the other schools and talked about their cirriculums and clinics and it is all comparable. I can tell you what are the advantages to going to NYCPM and if you want to know more PM me.
1. it is in NYC!!!!
2. the clinic is downstairs and there are work study positions so you can start in the clinic from year 1. Also you can shadow the 3rd and 4th years in the clinic whenever you get a chance. The clinic is busy enough that there are not students fighting for patients and there is usually one student per patient taking a history and treating the patient. The clinic has computerized charts (in some parts), digital X-ray, DART-fish technology for gait and F-scan for gait labs. All students make their own orthotics at Langer labs in the 3rd year and tour thru eneslow the shoe modification and pedorthics shop. and visit a prosthetics lab. We have an OR in the clinic that is used for minor procedures such as soft tissue removal and hammer toes with local anesthesia, other opertations are done at metropolitan hospital where the students rotate thru for all the clinic rotations as well as Lincoln and Harlem hospitals.
3. As long as you study and do well in classes you should have no problem passing the boards.
4. we have a plus minus system in grading and no curves
5. We have tutors that are the upper classmen. The actual program says that you need to be failing to have a student tutor you for workstudy money however there are usually nice students around that are willing to help for little or no money. The upperclassmen always pass down tips to the 1st years.
6. The professors are mostly full time and can meet and answer questions in person or by email. Most students do not utilize this enough (my philosophy - it is your education and only you can make it the best, you must seek the help you need if you want to understand and learn)
7. the research department is finally getting active and we are starting some projects and others are in progress.
8. notetaking is a workstudy job and for the necessary classes a notepacket is handed out before the exam (it is not always perfect as it is done by fellow students)
9. all the classes are video taped for private viewing in the library
10. most powerpoints are on the intranet - to see the pictures and watch videos
11. Anatomy lab - 4-5 students/body then for lower extremity 2-3 people per leg.
I think that is all for now. I hope this helps you make a more informed decision. You should visit the NY school, take a tour visit the clinic. You can do this any day of the week but I recommend wed night 4-6pm since it is busy and there are lots of kids in peds clinic (clinic is from 2-8pm but busiest 4-6)
Surgery clinic is busiest fridays from 9pm-noon. Call 212-410-8100 and ask to speak with Carlene Colston to arrange a tour.
And PM me if you'd like with more questions.