Reasons why Pod school is hard?

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Hi
I found an interesting post in the Dental forum like this one and thought it would be nice to hear from pod students why pod school is harder than undergrad?
Any really difficult classes?

Also, to pod students, do you have to know alot of math? I am scheduling classes and wasn't sure which type of math would really help me later in school...

Hopefully this will help anyone who is considering pod school!

Thanks
 
I heard that math is hard.

It comes down to volume.
 
idk what i'd do if i hadnt taken calc 3 in undergrad!
 
While I am all for sarcastic comments in regards to posts, lets not forget the usefullness of SDN. This person is a new user and had a legit question. I don't think it falls into Bahaa territory. Pod students please help her with her question. The rest of us, lets reserve our sarcastic comments to the stupid questions/responses given by the likes of ThetaChi, darklord, godfather and others, the ones truly deserving


damn it thetachi, i broke the truce. i wish i knew how to quit you.
 
air bud said:
While I am all for sarcastic comments in regards to posts, lets not forget the usefullness of SDN. This person is a new user and had a legit question. I don't think it falls into Bahaa territory. Pod students please help her with her question. The rest of us, lets reserve our sarcastic comments to the stupid questions/responses given by the likes of ThetaChi, darklord, godfather and others, the ones truly deserving


damn it thetachi, i broke the truce. i wish i knew how to quit you.
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Dangit, I'm getting my balls busted again...

Pod school was more difficult for me than undergrad due to the high volume of material. It was not necessarily more mentally strenuous than any particular undergrad class but we had to learn it in a fraction of the time. Rather than spreading a science course out over a 15-week semester we'd cover it in about two weeks or so.
 
GOLDenKatie said:
Hi
I found an interesting post in the Dental forum like this one and thought it would be nice to hear from pod students why pod school is harder than undergrad?
Any really difficult classes?

Also, to pod students, do you have to know alot of math? I am scheduling classes and wasn't sure which type of math would really help me later in school...

Hopefully this will help anyone who is considering pod school!

Thanks
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Don't go crazy with math, basic understanding of mathematical principals is enough. I think what people who have never been to medical school don't understand is, it's not the concepts taught in the classes that are hard, it's the volume of the material your responsible for that make the classes difficult. One test in med school may cover almost as much material as an entire semester in undergrad. Its about learning to become an effective studier and being productive with your time.
 
NatCh said:
Dangit, I'm getting my balls busted again...

Pod school was more difficult for me than undergrad due to the high volume of material. It was not necessarily more mentally strenuous than any particular undergrad class but we had to learn it in a fraction of the time. Rather than spreading a science course out over a 15-week semester we'd cover it in about two weeks or so.
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Sorry NatCH, I was posting my reply at the same time you were. So I must agree fully with you.
 
I just took Calc I and I haven't needed anything else yet.

I haven't even used any math beyond the calculations from Physics I for biomechanics; but it's only 1st year. 😀
 
desertpod said:
Sorry NatCH, I was posting my reply at the same time you were. So I must agree fully with you.
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Nahh, I was joking about air bud keeping me in line. We're in agreement.
 
air bud said:
While I am all for sarcastic comments in regards to posts, lets not forget the usefullness of SDN. This person is a new user and had a legit question. I don't think it falls into Bahaa territory. Pod students please help her with her question. The rest of us, lets reserve our sarcastic comments to the stupid questions/responses given by the likes of ThetaChi, darklord, godfather and others, the ones truly deserving


damn it thetachi, i broke the truce. i wish i knew how to quit you.
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LOLz

Well, why don't you? Why don't you just let me be? It's because of you Air Bud, that I'm like this! I'm nothin'... I'm nowhere... Get the $^%& off me! I can't stand being like this no more, Air Bud.
 
well being an engineering major in undergrad, I took up to Calc 4 :bang:
But i suspect all that math will help me when it comes to biomechanics and orthotics.

Otherwise, I think Calc 2 is more than enough
 
desertpod said:
Don't go crazy with math, basic understanding of mathematical principals is enough. I think what people who have never been to medical school don't understand is, it's not the concepts taught in the classes that are hard, it's the volume of the material your responsible for that make the classes difficult. One test in med school may cover almost as much material as an entire semester in undergrad. Its about learning to become an effective studier and being productive with your time.
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The OP's question was in reference to podiatry school, not medical school.
 
I'm not sure I understand what you're talking about in terms of math? I took multivariable calculus my first semester freshman year so is that enough?
 
Better go crack some backs to blow off steam.
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wow, you are so cool! I'm just... wow. they got the real thinkers out there in osteopathic school.
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A little defensive are we? I obviously can't stop you from pretending you go to medical school, but I can clarify the misrepresentation to those who may not understand the difference.

It's called standing up for your career. You should do the same. For starters, call it what it is. Deception probably isn't your best tactic.
 
goosedander said:
A little defensive are we? I obviously can't stop you from pretending you go to medical school, but I can clarify the misrepresentation to those who may not understand the difference.

It's called standing up for your career. You should do the same. For starters, call it what it is. Deception probably isn't your best tactic.
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Slow your roll pilgrim, I was just joking around. I thought we were all funning here.
 
to answer your question seriously....all you really need is a comprehension of mathematics. understanding angles, simple trig, and basic math skills should be good. whatever your undergrad requires should be good enough for school. well at least this far through 1st year
 
In podiatry and orthopedics principles of physics and mechanics is more important than traditional math. Geometry is helpful - many deformity corrections are based on complementary angles and similar triangles.

Fixation of fractures is based on prinicples of mechanics - forces, pull out strength...

Our foot is basically an weight bearing compilation of arches that at times is mobile and others rigid.
 
air bud said:
I don't think it falls into Bahaa territory.
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I think I've turned into a monster :scared:

Also, I don't think a bit of calc ever hurt anyone. So now when you're out and you want to pick up a girl you don't only say, "I'm a doctor," but you could also explain to her how to find the area under the(her) curve(s).
 
Bahaa said:
I think I've turned into a monster :scared:

Also, I don't think a bit of calc ever hurt anyone. So now when you're out and you want to pick up a girl you don't only say, "I'm a doctor," but you could also explain to her how to find the area under the(her) curve(s).
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it hurt me! haha i had to drop it...couldn't get past limits- i hated that class...yuck
 
ThetaChiNAU1856 said:
it hurt me! haha i had to drop it...couldn't get past limits- i hated that class...yuck
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How does a pre-med/pre-dent/pre-pod/etc... graduate with an undergraduate degree without taking a calculus course? It just seems like the pre-professional curricula at any school would include at least one calculus course.

I'm very interested in the differences that exist between the Canadian (although differences do exist among provinces) and American education system. Is calculus required to obtain a high school diploma in the states?
 
toothy85 said:
How does a pre-med/pre-dent/pre-pod/etc... graduate with an undergraduate degree without taking a calculus course? It just seems like the pre-professional curricula at any school would include at least one calculus course.

I'm very interested in the differences that exist between the Canadian (although differences do exist among provinces) and American education system. Is calculus required to obtain a high school diploma in the states?
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you take pre-calc and stats and that fulfills the math requirement....its really not important or necessary unless you are doing high level physics or you are an engineering major or something
 
ThetaChiNAU1856 said:
you take pre-calc and stats and that fulfills the math requirement....its really not important or necessary unless you are doing high level physics or you are an engineering major or something
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Stats is more helpful anyhow, since you'll be reading and doing research.
 
goosedander said:
The OP's question was in reference to podiatry school, not medical school.
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Why are there always a** holes picking fights on this forum. I was just trying to give someone some friendly advise. (On a PODIATRY forum I might add.) I went to podiatry school at Midwestern and all of our 1st and 2nd year basic science classes are taken with the DOs so I have endured the same curriculum you have. As podiatry students we learn about the entire body not just the foot. I think calling it med school or pod school is a personal preference.
 
desertpod said:
Why are there always a** holes picking fights on this forum. I was just trying to give someone some friendly advise. (On a PODIATRY forum I might add.) I went to podiatry school at Midwestern and all of our 1st and 2nd year basic science classes are taken with the DOs so I have endured the same curriculum you have. As podiatry students we learn about the entire body not just the foot. I think calling it med school or pod school is a personal preference.
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I agree. It's always strange hearing DO students try and put down podiatry. It's like they forgot they are DOs and not MDs. But whatever, once everyone is practicing I think they all get along better.
 
PodunkUDPM said:
I agree. It's always strange hearing DO students try and put down podiatry. It's like they forgot they are DOs and not MDs. But whatever, once everyone is practicing I think they all get along better.
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Egos and insecurity, that's what it is. Fortunately when you get into practice the shenanigans have pretty much faded (except for a few holdouts). It becomes more a matter of who can get the job done. I don't care if you are the most world-renowned MD/PhD Neurosurgeon...if I have a painful bunion or a cavity in my tooth I'm not going to see you about it.
 
Thank you for some of your advice... I just wanted to get an idea because I am thinking about changing my major to biology. I was in Economics but I am thinking I will be better off majoring in bio and taking more than the prerequisite classes so I have a small understanding before I get to (pod school)--if this is the track i pursue.. thanks again and sorry if I started any fights! 😎
 
GOLDenKatie said:
Thank you for some of your advice... I just wanted to get an idea because I am thinking about changing my major to biology. I was in Economics but I am thinking I will be better off majoring in bio and taking more than the prerequisite classes so I have a small understanding before I get to (pod school)--if this is the track i pursue.. thanks again and sorry if I started any fights! 😎
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I highly recommend you follow your own educational muse and follow its path regardless of said path's possible utility in podiatry school. You will regret not studying something you want to study before getting to podiatry school because once you're here you will never again have the option to take or more importantly not take a given course. Take your time and enjoy college. Good luck in your endeavors.
 
GOLDenKatie said:
Thank you for some of your advice... I just wanted to get an idea because I am thinking about changing my major to biology. I was in Economics but I am thinking I will be better off majoring in bio and taking more than the prerequisite classes so I have a small understanding before I get to (pod school)--if this is the track i pursue.. thanks again and sorry if I started any fights! 😎
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study what you want. in fact, business classes could only benefit you down the road in practice management. you don't need upper level bio courses. i studied finance and marketing during undergrad, then came back as non-traditional, took the required classes (plus biochem) only and i don't think some biochemist or genetics major has anything on me for pod school.
 
iceman69 said:
I highly recommend you follow your own educational muse and follow its path regardless of said path's possible utility in podiatry school. You will regret not studying something you want to study before getting to podiatry school because once you're here you will never again have the option to take or more importantly not take a given course. Take your time and enjoy college. Good luck in your endeavors.
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I think this is another reason pod school is tough. In undergrad, I could take a few easy classes each semester in a subject that I really liked, but in pod school, your schedule is more or less mapped out and you have a set course and there are no golf/dance/etc classes that you can take.
 
Bahaa said:
I think I've turned into a monster :scared:

Also, I don't think a bit of calc ever hurt anyone. So now when you're out and you want to pick up a girl you don't only say, "I'm a doctor," but you could also explain to her how to find the area under the(her) curve(s).
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hahahahahahahahaha..........dude you crack me up!!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
 
I'm planning my classes right now and I made the decision to stick with economics while taking the pre-requisites for pod school. I will be able to take a couple more biology electives also. The only class I would really like to take is Biochemistry but I have to take Ochem 1 and 2 before I take biochem. I would have to take it in the next academic year. It wont really work but I was wondering for those who have taken Biochem--did that class really help you and would you highly recomend me taking the class? I have talked with a few advisors from pod school and they rec. biochem...I gues I could take it in the summer before I head off to pod school??
 
Yeah you should take it......lots of people struggle with biochem, so if you can take it and become comfortable with it that's great...it takes some of the stress out of the harder biochem that you will get in pod school
 
Ok....I have been trying to figure out how I can fit biochem in my schedule (I am not rushing to get out of college like it sounds because I have to take an extra 2 classes after I graduate) Anyhow....Instead of taking Organic Chem I and II, I was looking at one of the pod school catalogs, and I am thinking I could take Fundamentals of O Chem and then BioChemistry (4 credits each with lab). Would this be an OK thing to do? I will call some of the schools to see what they require but I just wanted to get another students view... Also, I talked to a lady from Temple today and she said they dont recomend any math classes...Would I be safe taking any statistics or calc?

Thank You so much for the help!
 
phillypd said:
it takes some of the stress out of the harder biochem that you will get in pod school
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what are you talking about??? you are not even a pod student.
 
air bud said:
what are you talking about??? you are not even a pod student.
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LOL....hahahah it just kills me how mad you are!!!! Awww did someone steal your helmet and drool cup on the short bus...:laugh: your the perfect example of why people get hurt..... Last time i checked you are not a pod student either....if i'm correct (and i believe that i am) you never sat for a single pod class to date... future classes don't count!!!! your always giving advise and haven't sat thru semester 1 yet.... have you even finished undergrad? Listen young buck, if you got a problem we can settle this....except i hate beating on ******s....it's just not fair
 
GOLDenKatie:

Don't skip either O-chem classes...I assume that if you're applying to Pod school you will be taking the MCAT. Good luck on that without a full year of O-chem AND at a semester of Biochem. Here's a list of classes that will make your life easier when it comes to MCAT and first year pod classes...

1. a physiology class: this will help you on the MCAT (a lot of the stand alone Q's are phys. based), and anatomy is a lot easier IMO when you already have the phys background (or vice versa).
2. O-chem I and II: I would say about 1/4 of the MCAT is devoted to O-chem...just O-chem
3. Physics III: your school may cover lenses and thermo in physics II...mine didn't and I had to go over all that stuff on my own...there is usually 2-3 passages (14-21 Q's) about these topics on the MCAT.
4. An upper division biochem: I took biochem 401 at my university and didn't have to do any extra studying for the MCAT. I'm also guessing that biochem topics in pod school will come back to you much faster if you've taken 1 semester of in depth biochem recently.

The only time I ever used calc was to help understand the derivations of some equations...never actually had to take the third integral of a particle...yet
 
phillypd said:
LOL....hahahah it just kills me how mad you are!!!! Awww did someone steal your helmet and drool cup on the short bus...:laugh: your the perfect example of why people get hurt..... Last time i checked you are not a pod student either....if i'm correct (and i believe that i am) you never sat for a single pod class to date... future classes don't count!!!! your always giving advise and haven't sat thru semester 1 yet.... have you even finished undergrad? Listen young buck, if you got a problem we can settle this....except i hate beating on ******s....it's just not fair
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hey man/woman dont say ******s that kind of language can get you banned. calm down
 
ok your right, would someone please give air head his helmet back.....he going to get a epidural hem w/o it.......
 
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