Re: experience in O&P
Morris Gallo
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: experience in O&P
Creator:
Morris Gallo
Date:
1/26/2000
Text:
Why would you pursue a Masters in Biomechanics and then expect a
facility owner
to train you for free? If you want to get into the P&O field go to
school to
learn the fundamentals. You will then find it easy to find a position
where you
will gain experience while being paid and productive.
Morris Gallo
Jacqueline Schmit wrote:
> I am attempting to get into the O&P field, but am running into many
> roadblocks. I understand the need for experience, but it seems to be an
> endless loop when people will only hire candidates with experience. I have
> attempted to volunteer at local facilities, but it seems to be an issue when
> it comes to working with machines and insurance. Could anyone give me some
> other advice or options as I am located in the midwest. Also, I am
> currently working on my MS degree, so in my mind, more schooling isn't an
> option right now.
>
> Jacqueline Schmit
> Graduate student in Biomechanics
> Marquette University
> Milwaukee, WI
> <Email Address Redacted>
>
> ______________________________________________________
> Get Your Private, Free Email at <URL Redacted>
>
>
facility owner
to train you for free? If you want to get into the P&O field go to
school to
learn the fundamentals. You will then find it easy to find a position
where you
will gain experience while being paid and productive.
Morris Gallo
Jacqueline Schmit wrote:
> I am attempting to get into the O&P field, but am running into many
> roadblocks. I understand the need for experience, but it seems to be an
> endless loop when people will only hire candidates with experience. I have
> attempted to volunteer at local facilities, but it seems to be an issue when
> it comes to working with machines and insurance. Could anyone give me some
> other advice or options as I am located in the midwest. Also, I am
> currently working on my MS degree, so in my mind, more schooling isn't an
> option right now.
>
> Jacqueline Schmit
> Graduate student in Biomechanics
> Marquette University
> Milwaukee, WI
> <Email Address Redacted>
>
> ______________________________________________________
> Get Your Private, Free Email at <URL Redacted>
>
>
Citation
Morris Gallo, “Re: experience in O&P,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213411.
