Re: experience in O&P

Re: experience in O&P

Anderson Harold R.

1/27/2000

Don't the schools still require experience prior to getting in? I had to
volunteer in an O&P facility to gain experience before going to school.

Harold Anderson CO

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Morris Gallo [SMTP: <Email Address Redacted> ]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 4:48 PM
> To: <Email Address Redacted>
> Subject: Re: experience in O&P
>
> 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>
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