Attendance at your pod school?

[krabmas]

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Do any of the other schools have attendance policies? What are the policies and are they actually inforced?

NYCPM has a madatory attendance policy but it is only enforced in one class... sports medicine in the 3rd year.

Thanks in advance for the answers.

 

[jonwill]

1st year - Consists of a 450 seat auditorium where DO's and DPM students are all together. They have no clue who shows up!
2nd year - Some classes are DPM/DO and some are DPM only. Most people show up to class though because they are taught by doctors from CPMS who know them. No attendance policy though.
3rd year - One class was mandatory (Evidence Based Medicine) because it was SO boring, no one would have showed up!
4th year - Gone all year

 

[whiskers]

The question at my place should be....

"Why don't students show up for class?????"

I don't think it's because they are lazy....

Maybe it's b/c the "quality" of teaching and preparedness of the profs????

Nah, it's just that students are so lazy.

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

I always equate skip class w/ buying a brand new Jaguar and then setting it on fire. Either way it is a waste of 40K.

 

[whiskers]

Either way, it takes allot of balls or some serious frustrations!

 

[IlizaRob]

allot

Im not sure what that word is. Anyway, look, whiskers...I ask this in the most sincere way. Are you sure you are in the right profession? You dont seem happy. It might save you a lot of future headache if you just choose something else.

 

[psionic_blast]

Do any of the other schools have attendance policies? What are the policies and are they actually inforced?

NYCPM has a madatory attendance policy but it is only enforced in one class... sports medicine in the 3rd year.

Thanks in advance for the answers.

I have missed a few classes recently and it is really not a good idea at DMU just my opinion.

 

[IlizaRob]

I always equate skip class w/ buying a brand new Jaguar and then setting it on fire. Either way it is a waste of 40K.

I think this really depends on the student. For a student who learns faster by listening to the lectures on MP3 at 1.5x speed while having notes and powerpoint lectures in front of them, that is what they are paying 40K for. I agree that is shows disrespect to the lecturer but if you paying the money, I say go with what works best for you. However, for some students it may be just laziness.

 

[krabmas]

The question at my place should be....

"Why don't students show up for class?????"

I don't think it's because they are lazy....

Maybe it's b/c the "quality" of teaching and preparedness of the profs????

Nah, it's just that students are so lazy.

Do you go to NYCPM?

All you have to do is answer either yes or no. I couldn't have made it any simpler for you, wiskers.

 

[gustydoc]

I always equate skip class w/ buying a brand new Jaguar and then setting it on fire. Either way it is a waste of 40K.

Hey feelgood what do you have against Jaguars? I'll have you know that mine wasn't a waste of money, although it didn't cost 40k either. Why buy new when you can buy a year or two old right?

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

I love Jags. That is my dream car, so if you see someone out washing and waxing your car it is probably me. I might even set a cot up in your garage.

 

[psionic_blast]

I love Jags. That is my dream car, so if you see someone out washing and waxing your car it is probably me. I might even set a cot up in your garage.

Doesn't ford mostly target the females with their marketing, I think it is a car for women? I think they may be selling off jaguar though a it might get more back to its roots.

 

[gustydoc]

Have you seen the ads for the new Jaguar XK? There is nothing femmy about that car.

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

Nothing fem about the 8 cylinders/ 300 HP.

Look at the beauty.

http://thewallpapers.narod.ru/archive04/jaguar-xk180-concept_800x600.jpg

 

[capo]

I love Jags. That is my dream car, so if you see someone out washing and waxing your car it is probably me. I might even set a cot up in your garage.

Here's the scoop on Jags. I had a buddy that was an old-school mechanic back in the day. He told me that every time a "Jag"ged-Wire, goes through state inspection it needs AT LEAST a $1000 work. And this was back in the 90's! God knows what it costs NOW to get one through. 😱

Not trying to be the bearer of bad tidings, but I'd certainly think twice before I got one. Now a new beamer or even a Lexus, would get me around in fashion as well. 😀

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

Here's the scoop on Jags. I had a buddy that was an old-school mechanic back in the day. He told me that every time a "Jag"ged-Wire, goes through state inspection it needs AT LEAST a $1000 work. And this was back in the 90's! God knows what it costs NOW to get one through. 😱

Not trying to be the bearer of bad tidings, but I'd certainly think twice before I got one. Now a new beamer or even a Lexus, would get me around in fashion as well. 😀

Just another reason why I love Nebraska, no inspections.

 

[psionic_blast]

Have you seen the ads for the new Jaguar XK? There is nothing femmy about that car.

Yeah but you can't buy that for 40,000 more like 63,000. It has the same stylings as the aston martin. I hope that doesn't affect the market value of the aston. I believe that the cars had the same designer.

 

[whiskers]

Im not sure what that word is. Anyway, look, whiskers...I ask this in the most sincere way. Are you sure you are in the right profession? You dont seem happy. It might save you a lot of future headache if you just choose something else.

Thanks for that major correction!

Unlike a lot of a holes, I don't mind being corrected when I'm wrong! Obviously I did not understand the use/meaning of allot versus a lot.

In fact, I even learned that alot is not a word!

By the way, dont is usually apostrophized, but then again, you're probably in podiatry school for the same reason as me!

Lol!

Fortunately, I was able to use my association cortexes in order to understand what you meant... but if one wasn't paying attention in that part of the nervous system, it could have easily been overlooked....

even though dont was spelled incorrectly, by you, my pea brain was still able to process that nonsense data!

Imagine that!

I guess that makes me a top-rate cipherer around here!

As far as being unhappy, nah, this is "medical school" done ooooooh sooo... right!

 

[IlizaRob]

Thanks for that major correction!

Unlike a lot of a holes, I don't mind being corrected when I'm wrong! Obviously I did not understand the use/meaning of allot versus a lot.

In fact, I even learned that alot is not a word!

By the way, dont is usually apostrophized, but then again, you're probably in podiatry school for the same reason as me!

Lol!

Fortunately, I was able to use my association cortexes in order to understand what you meant... but if one wasn't paying attention in that part of the nervous system, it could have easily been overlooked....

even though dont was spelled incorrectly, by you, my pea brain was still able to process that nonsense data!

Imagine that!

I guess that makes me a top-rate cipherer around here!

As far as being unhappy, nah, this is "medical school" done oh so... right!

Hmmm....ok. Back to the question at hand. I would hate to see a colleague as miserable as you are about podiatry while I am out in practice. So why are you doing this again? I dont think the answer to this question would give away your identity so feel free to be honest and explain why you are still pursuing podiatry. Or is it just the didactic experience that you are so unhappy with?

 

[jonwill]

Thanks for that major correction!

Unlike a lot of a holes, I don't mind being corrected when I'm wrong! Obviously I did not understand the use/meaning of allot versus a lot.

In fact, I even learned that alot is not a word!

By the way, dont is usually apostrophized, but then again, you're probably in podiatry school for the same reason as me!

Lol!

Fortunately, I was able to use my association cortexes in order to understand what you meant... but if one wasn't paying attention in that part of the nervous system, it could have easily been overlooked....

even though dont was spelled incorrectly, by you, my pea brain was still able to process that nonsense data!

Imagine that!

I guess that makes me a top-rate cipherer around here!

As far as being unhappy, nah, this is "medical school" done ooooooh sooo... right!

IlizaRob put in his place by Whiskers. NICE!!!

 

[capo]

Just another reason why I love Nebraska, no inspections.

Yeah I guess. If you don't mind being a Cornhusker.

J/k doc. 😛

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

Hey we've still have a good baseball team 😀

 

[krabmas]

What happened to my thread?

I'm so glad it got so many replies but who gives 2 ____ about jags. they were crappy cars til ford bought them and now they look like big hunks of moled metal. They used to be so pretty even if they were always in the shop.

Anyway, back to the topic - attendance...

does anyone know what Temple, Barry, OCPM, Arizona, Scholl, and california do about attendance?

Thank you to the DMU boys for the responses 😉

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

And Creighton has a great basketball team, even though that got the short end of the stick to over rated teams like Air Force.

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

I'm so glad it got so many replies but who gives 2 ____ about jags. they were crappy cars til ford bought them and now they look like big hunks of moled metal. They used to be so pretty even if they were always in the shop.

Why are you so mean? 🙁

 

[IlizaRob]

IlizaRob put in his place by Whiskers. NICE!!!

Im not sure encouragement is the best thing to give right now jonwill. Although, I have to hand it to him, it was a nice come-back. Chalk one up for 'ol Whiskers. 'lil banti rooster sure knows how to bring it to the table.

I apologize for the distraction.

 

[jonwill]

Im not sure encouragement is the best thing to give right now jonwill. Although, I have to hand it to him, it was a nice come-back. Chalk one up for 'ol Whiskers. 'lil bantirooster sure knows how to bring it to the table.

I apologize for the distraction.

Shouldn't you be studying biomechanics and surgery right now?

 

[IlizaRob]

They used to be so pretty even if they were always in the shop.

I think this statement confirms the original assessment of Jags by psionic blast.

 

[IlizaRob]

Shouldn't you be studying biomechanics and surgery right now?

Im so gone on this first test its not even funny. Who knows what Mandracchia is talking about.

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

Thanks for that major correction!

Unlike a lot of a holes, I don't mind being corrected when I'm wrong! Obviously I did not understand the use/meaning of allot versus a lot.

In fact, I even learned that alot is not a word!

By the way, dont is usually apostrophized, but then again, you're probably in podiatry school for the same reason as me!

Lol!

Fortunately, I was able to use my association cortexes in order to understand what you meant... but if one wasn't paying attention in that part of the nervous system, it could have easily been overlooked....

even though dont was spelled incorrectly, by you, my pea brain was still able to process that nonsense data!

Imagine that!

I guess that makes me a top-rate cipherer around here!

As far as being unhappy, nah, this is "medical school" done ooooooh sooo... right!

Whiskers, what school did you or are you attending? You seem very unhappy there and I wonder what school has you all up in arms? I mean this is the most sincere way.

 

[IlizaRob]

Whiskers, what school did you or are you attending? You seem very unhappy there and I wonder what school has you all up in arms? I mean this is the most sincere way.

Been there, done that. Give it up Dr. Slaphappy. Whiskers is and will always be a mistery poster on SDN. Thats why we love him so much. But if he does tell us, it will be like the day the Seinfeld gang found out Kramers first name, Cozmo.

 

[JohnfootDr]

Dr. Feelgood (and others)...

My Brother in Law worked for Ford, and leased a Jaguar. He was overall very happy with it (I wasn't overly impressed--I thought M-B, BMW had better overall quality). He knows enough about quality control, and did mention the problems that Jags use to have. Ford instituted some strict quality controls when they came in...the jags don't have as many of the prior issues.

Not bad cars overall (I'd take them over most American cars of the same size/price range), but there are some that are better for the same money..

I wouldn't work on an old Jag personally (too many issues)...one of my hobbies is playing with older cars (not a mechanic, just learn as I go).

Current Projects:

Prior Project (wife's daily driver/backup for Windstar van):

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

Dr. Feelgood (and others)...

My Brother in Law worked for Ford, and leased a Jaguar. He was overall very happy with it (I wasn't overly impressed--I thought M-B, BMW had better overall quality). He knows enough about quality control, and did mention the problems that Jags use to have. Ford instituted some strict quality controls when they came in...the jags don't have as many of the prior issues.

Not bad cars overall (I'd take them over most American cars of the same size/price range), but there are some that are better for the same money..

I wouldn't work on an old Jag personally (too many issues)...one of my hobbies is playing with older cars (not a mechanic, just learn as I go).

Current Projects:

Prior Project (wife's daily driver/backup for Windstar van):

Very nice, I'm a huge fan of Porsche. Is that a 911? I'm not huge on the BMW though. I'm not sure why. I like the Z series but that is about it. I do like the Mercede's also.

My question is do you fix them up yourself?

 

[JohnfootDr]

I dabble with them myself. I got good deals on all of them..

The Mercedes is a 1984 190d with 225k miles now. It was $500. Took about $150 in total parts and several weekends of labor. A good interior cleaning, replace the retractable antenna with a cheap fixed antenna, etc. etc.
Runs fairly well.

The BMW is a 1991 318is (manual trans 🙂 ) $900 due to a BAD oil leak--took a while to find it as the oil was leaking from one place and would drain down some hidden areas to make it look like it was coming from somewhere else. A bit of other stuff (broken bolt on the valve cover, new ball joint, new tires). Total parts about $400 (tires were the most expensive), and several weekends of labor. Runs quite well--a fun little car to drive. I was not a huge BMW fan until I got a 1987 325e (the 'efficiency' rather than the sport version), and it handled quite well. Then I got this one--quicker with better handling. I even found a better deal for my Brother--$300 for a 1987 325es (2 dr. manual) that only needed minor repairs, and was in nice cosmetic shape. He's playing with that one now.

The Porsche is a 1984 928S (auto trans 🙁 ) A bit more expensive at $2k. Didn't run when I got it (74k miles)--turns out the ground wire for the fuel pump had corroded and was not making good contact. There are a fair # of other issues--leaks from the sunroof and hatch had cause interior problems, headlight motor didn't work, passenger window motor, sunroof cable is frozen, rear seats completely gone (the leaks dried the leather up), needs the rear hatch lock re-keyed (the reason for the leaks--it didn't close entirely), the carpet replaced, and a few other items. Just barely getting started on it (got it running first). Unfortunately, I don't have a garage here, so I'm limited due to the weather. This car will take a couple of months to get in reasonable interior shape (it will never be a show car), but I have all the parts--about $600 total including $200 replacement front seats, and replacement tires ($150 for a set that were only used 1k miles). Just going to take a fair amount of labor, but even at 240hp, it moves VERY well when I punch on the gas, and it was one of the fastest production cars in the year it was made.

So, I play with the cars. The boat was a whim (sold a Motorcycle I was fixing to pay for it)--it is a 1954 Owens Speedship. Should be a fun little toy when I get it cleaned up and a rub-rail replaced on the outside.

 

[doclm]

I dabble with them myself. I got good deals on all of them..

The Mercedes is a 1984 190d with 225k miles now. It was $500. Took about $150 in total parts and several weekends of labor. A good interior cleaning, replace the retractable antenna with a cheap fixed antenna, etc. etc.
Runs fairly well.

The BMW is a 1991 318is (manual trans 🙂 ) $900 due to a BAD oil leak--took a while to find it as the oil was leaking from one place and would drain down some hidden areas to make it look like it was coming from somewhere else. A bit of other stuff (broken bolt on the valve cover, new ball joint, new tires). Total parts about $400 (tires were the most expensive), and several weekends of labor. Runs quite well--a fun little car to drive. I was not a huge BMW fan until I got a 1987 325e (the 'efficiency' rather than the sport version), and it handled quite well. Then I got this one--quicker with better handling. I even found a better deal for my Brother--$300 for a 1987 325es (2 dr. manual) that only needed minor repairs, and was in nice cosmetic shape. He's playing with that one now.

The Porsche is a 1984 928S (auto trans 🙁 ) A bit more expensive at $2k. Didn't run when I got it (74k miles)--turns out the ground wire for the fuel pump had corroded and was not making good contact. There are a fair # of other issues--leaks from the sunroof and hatch had cause interior problems, headlight motor didn't work, passenger window motor, sunroof cable is frozen, rear seats completely gone (the leaks dried the leather up), needs the rear hatch lock re-keyed (the reason for the leaks--it didn't close entirely), the carpet replaced, and a few other items. Just barely getting started on it (got it running first). Unfortunately, I don't have a garage here, so I'm limited due to the weather. This car will take a couple of months to get in reasonable interior shape (it will never be a show car), but I have all the parts--about $600 total including $200 replacement front seats, and replacement tires ($150 for a set that were only used 1k miles). Just going to take a fair amount of labor, but even at 240hp, it moves VERY well when I punch on the gas, and it was one of the fastest production cars in the year it was made.

So, I play with the cars. The boat was a whim (sold a Motorcycle I was fixing to pay for it)--it is a 1954 Owens Speedship. Should be a fun little toy when I get it cleaned up and a rub-rail replaced on the outside.

That is awesome, this is exactly what I wish to have time for in the future. I think fixing cars up is pretty cool. 👍

I'm a fan of BMW, now that a friend of mine let me drive their 2003 X5. Also, I am into foriegn sports cars. I have had two mitsu 3000GT's, a 91 and currently a 96. Also, have helped modify my brothers RX7 turbo. Very FAST!

I really hope to make time for this kind of hobby in the future. I am glad to see someone else has. Thanks for the Pics.

 

[JohnfootDr]

Yeah, my two most recent (Aliquippa that closed, and Clarion that I am just finishing) residencies gave me a lot of free time. I'm still not capable of major repair (pulling an engine), but I'd definitely try it once I have a decent garage.

Still (along with my brother) would like to find a cheap (there aren't many left) 911 and fix it up, and some other fun cars.

John

 

[doclm]

Yeah, my two most recent (Aliquippa that closed, and Clarion that I am just finishing) residencies gave me a lot of free time. I'm still not capable of major repair (pulling an engine), but I'd definitely try it once I have a decent garage.

Still (along with my brother) would like to find a cheap (there aren't many left) 911 and fix it up, and some other fun cars.

John

The 911 is a very nice car, however they all seem to be spendy. Where I find some good deals are at auto auctions. Since my family is in the used car sales, I see a lot of good deals go through at these auctions. If an auto does not run, they will mark it way below wholesale. I guess the only way to get the best deals there would be to know the mechanics or have a mechanic come with you. If you dont have ties to anyone who can bring you to the auctions, go bribe an auto dealer $100-150 for them to take you there and pick you up a vehicle. Most of these autos are the trade in vehicles that car dealerships receive and dont even want to waste the time selling. Ex. A Dodge dealership will take any Ford or Chevy or Foriegn car in and send it directly to the auction. For the most part, people who trade their autos in are really getting ripped off. Most of the used trade ins that we receive get marked at wholesale, and we turn around and sell them for at least $3000 more. Ex. Couple weeks ago my uncle allowed someone $1500 for their 1999 Grand Prix GT, now its already sold for $4995. Thats the way the auto business works. There is actually a bluebook that takes care of all of the prices. You will find many new car dealerships take any used vehicle and sell it at an auto auction at wholesale price.

 

[JohnfootDr]

Once I get some ready cash, I'll start doing some auction looking, however, the BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, etc. that I like working on (they are well made cars) don't hit the auctions too often. With the internet, there is a pretty good advertising medium--and it runs the gamut from well underpriced, to 'this car runs on liquid gold' pricing.

The 911's are spendy, but I had one that I was about to pick up (coming from Chicago) for $1500 (in pieces, but complete, and a donor front end for the rusted out sections) for a 1978 (if I recall) 911T. The guy that had backed out of the sale before me changed his mind and showed up before I could get it.
My brother REALLY wanted to get that car.

Still, it isn't a bad hobby, and parts (via Ebay and the internet) are much more available than they were in the past. There is also a lot of support for enthusiasts.

John

 

[doclm]

Once I get some ready cash, I'll start doing some auction looking, however, the BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, etc. that I like working on (they are well made cars) don't hit the auctions too often. With the internet, there is a pretty good advertising medium--and it runs the gamut from well underpriced, to 'this car runs on liquid gold' pricing.

The 911's are spendy, but I had one that I was about to pick up (coming from Chicago) for $1500 (in pieces, but complete, and a donor front end for the rusted out sections) for a 1978 (if I recall) 911T. The guy that had backed out of the sale before me changed his mind and showed up before I could get it.
My brother REALLY wanted to get that car.

Still, it isn't a bad hobby, and parts (via Ebay and the internet) are much more available than they were in the past. There is also a lot of support for enthusiasts.

John

Bummer,

That 911T sounded like a good deal. I sure you will be able to find another deal like that. Ebay does have some good deal on parts. That would be a very valuable car if you could restore one to mint condition.

 

[JohnfootDr]

Yeah, Mint condition 911T (and the T is about the least desireable model) on one would probably be $7000+. A lot of labor involved.

None of the project cars right now will be mint condtion (I don't have the time or facilities, or the $$--a 'real' set of carpets for the 928 would run $500-800). However, for now, my goal is getting them reasonably nice looking (call it a 10' car--looks pretty nice from 10', but you see the minor things if you get much closer), and running. I've never been one to have much by way of show-cars, much rather have something I can run around in and have fun, and not sweat it very much if it gets a little scratch or mud on the car.

John