Not going to Podschool anymore :(by I'mexprepodnow! (no login)I was naturally interested in podiatry after I had the opportunity to shadow a podiatrist in my area (who in fact is very succesful, makes a lot of money, is very optimistic and loves what he does). I was very excited about the profession. Both of my parents are MDs and they thought it was unique and were very supportive as long as I was happy, which I WAS until I read all these messages last night. By friend told me to read about student networks and forums online yesterday, and I have been in shock about all these messages, with the exceptions of a few that seemed relevant and mature. I have called my parents crying and very dissapoinment this afternoon. Because of this, I have decided to take a year off!!! and apply to Medical School and/or somewhere else...and NO, I am not an MD/DO flunky who did not get into Med School, I just have not applied yet. I am graduating Summa Cum Laude (GPA 3.9) and MCAT 24. If DPMs referred to the profession in this manner, something must be wrong with it. I have never been so dissapointed in my life. I thought I finally found what I liked, but this conflicting environment and constant battle is not for me. People who are happy with what they do should not be constantly defensive about their profession. Should be proud. I believe everything is what you make of it. Work hard and learn. Be competitive, compassionate, and serve other primarily. I am glad I am not going to be sitting in class this Fall with people like the ones in this forum. Good luck to all future DPMs! and I am sure there are great ones out there like the doctor I shadowed. from IP address 207.138.91.33 Goto Forum Home |
| Response Title | Author and Date |
| Please send me an email | on May 13, 5:11 PM |
| Go to Medical School..... | James on May 15, 3:07 PM |
| good news | cma on May 19, 12:37 PM |
| Good choice. | JJL on May 22, 6:39 PM |
| Its a shame that you let the failures of a podiatry influence you | Anonymous on May 25, 3:00 PM |
| Please, read my message | on May 29, 2:15 PM |
| Dont let a forum steer you wrong | Anonymous on Jul 25, 9:49 PM |
| who posts on this site? | old pod on Aug 9, 12:03 AM |
| Relevance | Caddypod on Oct 10, 8:49 PM |
| natural selection | podres on Aug 1, 1:50 PM |
| Not going to Podshool anymore | Podiatry Veteran on Aug 11, 9:40 PM |
| Re: Not going to Podschool anymore :( | DPM on Sep 27, 8:24 PM |
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