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early September
when did you submit?
JEWmongous - what school do you find the best? Please tell us, and why you think so.
Hey does anyone know if temple takes the DATS?? Also do you know if they just look at the science part?
Just got my acceptance letter today. See you all in the fall.
What do you think of "best school" idea good sir?
P.S. Congrats on Temple
Very nice thoughts. It seems that you've done your homework and it's the right school for you. I'm sold on OCPM.
I thought Temple was your babycakes! Just curious, could you explain how you chose OCPM over Temple??? I have not heard such amazing things about OCPM clinics, but understand the main clinic at temple is very busy and a lot of path.
Let me know what ya think. Thanks man.
when did you submit?
well here's my $0.02
personally I think TUSPM has an outstanding program. not discrediting it at all. my father graduated from TUSPM in 1986, so at first I felt obligated. Don't get me wrong, I felt their clinic and overall student diversity was well above average. On the other hand, I felt as if David Martin was "selling me a used car". 20 years ago, TUSPM was undoubtedly the academic mecca of podiatric medicine. Since then, I feel they have fallen behind, both on their facilities and technology. Their proposed revamp could possibly mean moving to Northern-Philly, something I wouldnt be a huge fan of.
OCPM has a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility located in a quiet area (just my style i guess). Their technology-facilitated style of teaching really intrigued me. Also, Vince is a really nice guy with big plans for the college over the next 5 years. I also liked the fact that OCPM is an independant college, not affiliated with any major universities. Although I know affiliation has its advantages, remaining a seperate entity enables more focus on podiatry.
Let me know what you think.
Hey, thanks for the response. I appreciate it! About TUSPM, I felt the same thing (used car) and have said it before on these forums. Most people seem to say that you need to look past the interview day. However, one of my feelings is that the interview is not ONLY for you impressing them, but for the school to be positive/impress you as well. Overall, I didn't get that good of vibe from Temple. Just heard a lot of "We're the best because..." from you know who. Temple Medical School will be getting a new $150 million dollar building that should be completed May 2009. Center City location is much better but facility wise, it will be different worlds. Not sure if TUSPM will move up there or not, but I heard a variety of rumors. If they did, I would imagine the center city clinic to remain active.
I did an internship at OCPM when they were in the old facilities and had a really good experience. I will be honest, the place was a dump and not located in a good area. However, the new facilities are great and up there with DMU/Azpod/Scholl. They even have a patient sim center (mannequins) which is brand new and awesome. I believe only CSPM and OCPM have students rotating through these. The area seems quite nice (suburbia) and is like 15-20 minutes from downtown Cleveland. The cost of living is amazing too, get a lot of good discounts being a OCPM student. They are expanding the campus even more, constructing a new building that supposedly will be completed by this summer. I'm not sure if you ever saw the old facility, but this place is like a different world.
My interview day was overall positive but the tour guides bashed other schools (a turnoff). Other than that I was quite happy.
Although, don't like the huge class size and not so fond of the school being independent. Also, heard some mixed info on the school clinics and outside rotations. I have some buddies there in 3rd year, they like it overall (especially with the move), but complain a little about clinics being slow. Easy fix, reduce the class size = more patients to go around.
Curious of your take on all this. Take care!
Don't listen to jewmongous....every time Temple is talked about on here he seems to have a new negative comment to say about it. I currently attend Temple and feel that it is a great program with a great clinic that will allow you to see pathologies that you would only read about in textbooks at the other schools.
Jewmongous is currently on his second round of interviews so I suppose he would have some good advice on what color of suit to wear or which hotel to stay in...but when it comes to actual advice about the schools you should probably listen to the students that actually attend them.
LMAO! Get Jew, that hater!
Way to bring up old stuff dingleberry. Sorry, I got tired of hearing "We are the best school" during my interview day. I guess 7 times is the charm.
You get what you deserve my friend. When you constantly talk negative to everyone about everything, don't be surprised when negativity comes back at you. "Dinglebery" I bet you are such a a little dork. Jew, how many wedgies did you get each day in high shcool?
Still LMAO
actually i didn't get any wedgies in high school, as i preferred swirlies over them.
Q. Do you know why the navy sows the name tag over the back pocket on their fatigues?
A. So their buddy will recognize them.
Q. Do you know why the navy uses powered soap in the shower?
A. Because it takes longer to pick up.
The navy must have treated you well sister!
Brush it off Navytechguy lol. Just remind Jew hes gonna be compadres with thetachi boy from az over at cspm for the next few years! My heart goes out to the rest of cspm2013 as well, poor souls.
Actually I didn't get any wedgies in high school, as I preferred swirlies over them.
Q. Do you know why the navy sows the name tag over the back pocket on their fatigues?
A. So their buddy will recognize them.
Q. Do you know why the navy uses powered soap in the shower?
A. Because it takes longer to pick up.
The navy must have treated you well sister!
Someone should make a facebook group.
Hey guys,
I am going to submit my application today. Do you think it's too late. I hope i can see you all in the fall. Any words of advise