Whats that saying, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, well apparently some people have very strong opinions about RVU and dont realize that the grass here is quite green too. This is my outlook to RVU-COM and the variety of pastures we have among us.
First off, people are definitely entitled to their opinions and I think its great to share them with the world. But, remember folks its much easier to complain and dog online to complete strangers then it is to actually do something productive with your complaints. From the very begins of the school opening the administration has encouraged students to voice their concerns in hopes that all kinks, can be efficiency and proactively handled. I think the school has proven that they do listen. As the OMS IIIs move through their rotations their feedbacks are already shaping how the currents OMS IIs will move into their third year rotations. Study rooms have been built over the past year so that more students can have the luxury of such an environment if they so choose. Professors are asked to structure their materials now into physiology/pathology/or clinical avenues of medicine to facilitate the global understanding of particular systems of medicine, and as far as the boards are concerned OMS IIs and Is are becoming better prepared to drop kick them right in the groin. These are just some examples of what they school is doing to shape the way we learn.
Study habits vary greatly among medical students. Some people study by themselves, some people in groups and some do both. One of the best things about RUV is the unity of our classes. This might not be seen by an individual who isolated themselves from the class in every avenue of their medical education but this person will be quit shocked once they are moving through rotations and even into residency when team efforts of patient care are paramount. One person cant possible overcome every hurdle and answer every fact on their own and it is key to know when to ask for help and say, I dont know. This is something that the staff has encouraged and they are inspired to help RVU students in any way they know how. If they dont know how they actively seek those who do.
RVU staff and administrate are here every day working hard to make the school the leading osteopathic program in the country. No one profession, with the exception of Dr. Puttoff, knows everything and they all work as a team, including Dr. Puttoff as well. The school is a diverse place in regards to its students because that makes the school that much more a dynamic learning environment the same is true for the professors as well. Some are leaders in anatomy and structural medicine capable or literally writing their own books, some know every tidbit that is pharmacology and how any drug effects the patient (including their sex lives), and others are slightly green but they come to the school with ambition to achieve greatness but also to convey to the students their specialties and passions for medical education.
Med school is hard, very hard, like guad shot grande caramel machiattos from Starbucks twice a day hard but that is how it should be. It seems that the schools focus is to overly prepare us for COMLEX 1 and our 3rd and 4th years so we are better prepared and to be honest, so we represent the school in a positive manner.
Being flexible is a big part of that preparation. Medicine is neither black nor white but a grey that requires a different mindset for establishing a diagnosis from a list of differentials. We are asked to help shape the school as a team and every student who is currently enrolled in RVU knew that before signing up for this challenge. Soon the school will be more fluid and pumping out docs landing top 90% on their board exams but its not something that is done over night and of those who tell horror stories on Student Doctor Net should probably be studying compared to complaining. Life will demand flexibility and so will being a doctor so just get used to it folks its not going away.
We are a group of overachieves. Its a tuff program that demands dedication and passion but constantly confirms that it, and the people that run it, only want whats best for us and to shape us into truly dynamic doctors. We are a family. I enjoy going to class every day and sitting between two girls that share my passion for medicine and further my life as a medical student. I walk down the halls and am greeted by friendly smiles and people who genuinely care about not only myself but also every student at RVU. We are all human. By nature we make mistakes, we are flawed, but our passion for existence and to make a difference fuels our drive to continue, dust off our feet, learn from our mistakes, and to surge forward in hopes of one day promote health and better the lives of our patients. And we will do that because of the green pastures that we walk among during our time here at RVU.
First off, people are definitely entitled to their opinions and I think its great to share them with the world. But, remember folks its much easier to complain and dog online to complete strangers then it is to actually do something productive with your complaints. From the very begins of the school opening the administration has encouraged students to voice their concerns in hopes that all kinks, can be efficiency and proactively handled. I think the school has proven that they do listen. As the OMS IIIs move through their rotations their feedbacks are already shaping how the currents OMS IIs will move into their third year rotations. Study rooms have been built over the past year so that more students can have the luxury of such an environment if they so choose. Professors are asked to structure their materials now into physiology/pathology/or clinical avenues of medicine to facilitate the global understanding of particular systems of medicine, and as far as the boards are concerned OMS IIs and Is are becoming better prepared to drop kick them right in the groin. These are just some examples of what they school is doing to shape the way we learn.
Study habits vary greatly among medical students. Some people study by themselves, some people in groups and some do both. One of the best things about RUV is the unity of our classes. This might not be seen by an individual who isolated themselves from the class in every avenue of their medical education but this person will be quit shocked once they are moving through rotations and even into residency when team efforts of patient care are paramount. One person cant possible overcome every hurdle and answer every fact on their own and it is key to know when to ask for help and say, I dont know. This is something that the staff has encouraged and they are inspired to help RVU students in any way they know how. If they dont know how they actively seek those who do.
RVU staff and administrate are here every day working hard to make the school the leading osteopathic program in the country. No one profession, with the exception of Dr. Puttoff, knows everything and they all work as a team, including Dr. Puttoff as well. The school is a diverse place in regards to its students because that makes the school that much more a dynamic learning environment the same is true for the professors as well. Some are leaders in anatomy and structural medicine capable or literally writing their own books, some know every tidbit that is pharmacology and how any drug effects the patient (including their sex lives), and others are slightly green but they come to the school with ambition to achieve greatness but also to convey to the students their specialties and passions for medical education.
Med school is hard, very hard, like guad shot grande caramel machiattos from Starbucks twice a day hard but that is how it should be. It seems that the schools focus is to overly prepare us for COMLEX 1 and our 3rd and 4th years so we are better prepared and to be honest, so we represent the school in a positive manner.
Being flexible is a big part of that preparation. Medicine is neither black nor white but a grey that requires a different mindset for establishing a diagnosis from a list of differentials. We are asked to help shape the school as a team and every student who is currently enrolled in RVU knew that before signing up for this challenge. Soon the school will be more fluid and pumping out docs landing top 90% on their board exams but its not something that is done over night and of those who tell horror stories on Student Doctor Net should probably be studying compared to complaining. Life will demand flexibility and so will being a doctor so just get used to it folks its not going away.
We are a group of overachieves. Its a tuff program that demands dedication and passion but constantly confirms that it, and the people that run it, only want whats best for us and to shape us into truly dynamic doctors. We are a family. I enjoy going to class every day and sitting between two girls that share my passion for medicine and further my life as a medical student. I walk down the halls and am greeted by friendly smiles and people who genuinely care about not only myself but also every student at RVU. We are all human. By nature we make mistakes, we are flawed, but our passion for existence and to make a difference fuels our drive to continue, dust off our feet, learn from our mistakes, and to surge forward in hopes of one day promote health and better the lives of our patients. And we will do that because of the green pastures that we walk among during our time here at RVU.
