I had a pressure interview, detailed in an earlier post, and all in all, I thought it went well. To prepare, I read the posts on this thread, and I reviewed all the questions on the Touro Interview Feedback section. That probably was the most important thing I did. I also researched Harlem's health issues on the internet, including the PDF report here:
http://www.childrenshealthfund.org/sites/default/files/HealthStatusofHarlem.pdf. The PDF is a few years old but still informative as to health trends.
I also researched the status of New York medicine on the internet and in magazine articles, including a New York Magazine article on the state of NYC's hospitals dated October 23, 2010. That article is incredibly informative, and it gives an idea of where medicine is going, even without the PPAC Act (Obama-Care). I read a book on Obama-Care titled "Landmark," written by the staff of the Washington Post. I read the Touro website closely. I read a book and researched the internet on OMT techniques, including as they specifically relate to asthma, since that is a major problem among Harlem's children, with rates 50% higher than NYC generally. (Some OMT techniques for asthma were Greenman Muscle Energy, Fascial Release, and Rib-Raising, the last of which not only loosens the rib cage but also apparantly has theraputic effects vis-a-vis asthma relating to the lymphatic system and the sympathetic nervous system ... or so I was told. OMT techniques can be seen in videos on YouTube).
Listen closely to everything Obed Figueroa says prior to your interview, he's a great guy and he's trying to help everyone have a good experience. Best of luck to you and all others on the site.
