I don't like your jive, 1985!by pod (no login)I guess that every generation thinks that they have it the worst. Here is my take on 1985 v. 2004. 1985- much lower podiatrist/population resulting in many relatively non-competitive places to start a practice. How many of you 1985 grads had an opportunity to start private practice in metro areas. Compare that to now when a new grad who picks a large metro is either foolish or doesn't mind eating catfood for a decade. 1985- student loan interest was deductible. Now the interest is largely non-deductible. 1985- you were allowed to fail in this field. Now student loans CAN NOT BE FORGIVEN unless of course you die or are seriously maimed!! Am I the only one who understands the danger in this? I like podiatry but I feel very sorry for my classmates who didn't make it. They are ruined for the rest of their lives. 1985- tuition was a fraction of what it is today. I remember the older docs mentioning how they paid for podiatry school with part time jobs, etc. Try that now when tuition is 20K+/year NOT including room and board. 1985- the top boards were available to all comers regardless of residency. Now we have a two tiered system where many former grads are forever locked out of the "official" surgical boards. It's funny how the grandfathering stopped for my generation!!! --So Sir, I know the great mountain of your generation was "getting the residency" and I am thankful that new grads have more opportunities for training. However, when I take everything in consideration, the 80's had better music, better looking girls, and a better climate in podiatry. Just my two cents. from IP address 69.29.101.40 Goto Forum Home |
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