Trying to provide insight on what going to school at Temple is like!
Pros: clinicians are very knowledgeable and we have our own foot and ankle institute with different departments. You'll see a variety of patients because you're in a city. I think overall, if you put in the time and study, the classes aren't too terribly hard and you'll pass. I think the big three topics for boards: pharm, micro, and LEA are taught very well here. There are resources passed down from class to class like study guides that previous students made that are super helpful. When you make it to clinic the clinicians are very good about making sure you get as much hands on exposure as possible and basically make you feel like you're the doctor and these are your patients. It's also historically a bigger class compared to other podiatry schools, however I'm not so sure about that this year, but I feel like it gives you a pretty good opportunity to make a couple of friends- because believe me, you're gonna need it. Having a support group is key.do you have any general pros and cons? things you’ve loved or hated? how do you feel your education has been in comparison to other schools?
I had the choice between NYCPM, KSUPM, and TUSPM. I chose TUSPM mostly for location and I completed a winter internship program there. I wasn't really keen on living in Harlem for NYCPM because I had never been to that part of NY. Didn't go to KSUPM because Independence, Ohio didn't really sound appealing to me, and as someone from the south, I was worried about driving in snow and enduring that kind of weather. Temple, however, was a good fit. I didn't have to bring a car. I live a 10 min walk from school and there are multiple neighborhoods that are pretty safe. The school is in center city and not where the main campus or health science campus is, which makes a HUGE difference. Lots of food, night life, and activities here for younger people.What is your favorite thing about Temple as a program and what is your least favorite? How do you like philly as a place to live. I am really interested in TUSPM and want to get current students opinions!
Summer after your first year is the only summer off.Every school's curriculum is different, but do you get summers off?
Your fourth year "rotations" are known as externships and you can go anywhere for those- there is a list on CASPR I believe. You can see residency requirements for each program as well.Are most of your rotations in PA or the northeast, or can you go anywhere in the country?
Your fourth year "rotations" are known as externships and you can go anywhere for those- there is a list on CASPR I believe. You can see residency requirements for each program as well.
Pretty quick turn around. Probably within a couple of days, at least from my experience.Quick question. How long after an interview do you usually hear back? My interview was on a Monday.
Hey there, I'm a 2nd year at Temple so I thought I could answer some of your questions.1. What is the typical day to day schedule for first and second year?
2. How often are you on campus and how are the living conditions?
3. Are didactic lectures mandatory in-person attendance?
4. Did you feel that the quality of the curriculum was solid for boards? Overall did you feel that the courses were taught well and do exams reflect what was taught?
5. How does the grading structure work and how often are exams?
6. About how many hours a day did you typically study and how did you spend your (non-exam) weekends?
Just want to be as informed as possible before deciding on a school, if you have any other insights please share. Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it.
Your fourth year "rotations" are known as externships and you can go anywhere for those- there is a list on CASPR I believe. You can see residency requirements for each program as well.