Snappy comebacksby Anomalous (no login)First, get used to it. I'm frankly sick of defending myself so I don't anymore. I started out by saying, "I'm in medical school". Most people didn't buy it when they learned it was podiatry school. After my second year or so I started saying "podiatric medical school", but got the same response. Now, I just say "podiatry school" and put up with the suspicion, pity, derisive comments, quizzical looks and ignorance, which, ironically enough, often works in your favor since they sometimes think you're an MD who chose to cut nails for a living. Second, it will be an endless pissing match when you start comparing yourself to other physicians and assorted health care providers. OD's do not have the same training that DPM's have. Not even close. OD's cannot prescribe anything and cannot do surgery. DPM's do both. OD's cannot admit patients into a hospital. DPM's can with another physician. If this bothers you, you'd better get good handle on what it is you're training to be. Your not going to be equivalent to an MD or DO. You're not going to be equivalent to a PA, NP or OD. You're going to be a podiatrist, nothing less, nothing more. Be proud of your niche and laugh off the criticism. from IP address 63.203.103.1 Goto Forum Home |
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