In the 1970s, very few podiatry graduates secured residency spots. What happened to large number of podiatry grads in the 1970s who did not secure residency spots? Did they go on to practice with a license without residency training, or did they keep on applying for residencies until they secured one while earning income doing something else?
DPM graduates from the 1970s
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It was a different time then. Most states did not require podiatrists to have any residency to secure a license. Podiatrists were not mainstream in the hospitals the way they are today.
Those that did not do residencies did surgery in their offices, or apprenticed with their colleagues who had surgical training and then stepped into the hospitals with those cases under their belts.
They were the pioneers of what we enjoy today. Imagine that. The older paving the way for the younger...
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If you are fortunate enough to work with some of the 70's graduates, you will find that they are some of the brightest, innovative minds in the industry. Because they had to bite and scratch to obtain every bit contemporary Medical knowledge that they have, they know it well, and make great mentors. I was lucky enough to have had the chance to work with such a person. I learned more in one month than i had in two years of Pod school.
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Those pods in the 70's were AMAZING. They trained with vasc sx, orthos, and general sx..Scraping and getting doors slammed, however, someway, somehow, they PAVED the way and produced.
Thank you to all that came before without them, there would be no us.
Thank you to all that came before without them, there would be no us.
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I'm right here, now. I've been busy in non-healthcare related matters, but you know where to find me. In fact I posted today about the 1970s era and the MIS vs Open surgery movements in podiatry and how those things modified some of the changes seen today. It makes for some compelling reading on a Sunday afternoon if anyone's interested. I don't know if I'll be reprimanded for mentioning the place where I posted it, but; you can probably guess hit, it's almost uncensored. Cheers to all-
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I did NOT graduate in the 70's but well after that time, but even when I graduated the residency placement rate was still slightly less than 50%. As per Kidsfeet's post, at that time most states did not have a residency requirement. Those that were not fortunate enough to obtain a residency (and there were classmates of mine smarter than me in that mix), often did preceptorships or simply worked for another doctor who was well trained. They learned via experience and literally fought for privileges.
As I've stated before, when I first got on staff at one of the hospitals where I work, the list of privileges was debridement of nails, warts and digital surgery. I fought and fought and battled orthopedics AND the podiatry staff for full privileges and would not take "no" for an answer. I was observed by orthopedics, podiatrists and a lot of other docs who had no clue what the hell they were even looking at, but had to "approve" my privileges.
However, the irony is that these doors were open by those with minimal training, but these same docs have passed down their experience and training and now would not be able to get ON staff at hospitals since some of the young docs are locking out their own by making requirments so stringent. They've forgotten their roots.
The 70's generation and many prior and some after were a breed that will never be matched. Period.
As I've stated before, when I first got on staff at one of the hospitals where I work, the list of privileges was debridement of nails, warts and digital surgery. I fought and fought and battled orthopedics AND the podiatry staff for full privileges and would not take "no" for an answer. I was observed by orthopedics, podiatrists and a lot of other docs who had no clue what the hell they were even looking at, but had to "approve" my privileges.
However, the irony is that these doors were open by those with minimal training, but these same docs have passed down their experience and training and now would not be able to get ON staff at hospitals since some of the young docs are locking out their own by making requirments so stringent. They've forgotten their roots.
The 70's generation and many prior and some after were a breed that will never be matched. Period.
