The medical model of education is not only unhealthy from a philosophical standpoint but also from a physical standpoint. The need for long hours, no sleep, stressful exams, etc, take their toll on the physician-student. It carries into practice making m.d.s one of the unhealthiest group of professionals. Our mimicing of the medical profession may be making unhealthy chiropractic students. NBCE tests, too many finals, cadaver smelling, competitiveness,etc., not onle takes them away from what is important (philosophy and technique), it makes them unhealthy.
Am I making wusses of our students or is it a legitimate concern? Dec. 26,2010
