First of all, any issues that are related to a teacher and the secretary are none of your business really. Whatever happened between them is their issue - and you getting involved is completely unnecessary. If you feel that she has an attitude problem - then thats something completely separate and its something that you'd have to take up with her.

As far as the biochem professor goes - thats your opinion. If other students felt another way - well thats their opinion as well. The teacher is gone and you'll have to move on. If you believe that we ignore the real issues - then tell us what the real issues are?

As far as personal conflicts go, ValueMD is not the place. Think of ALL the conflicts and discussions that go on in a day; Conflicts happen, misunderstandings can occur, and discussions take place ALL the time. It's part of life; however, bear in mind that such conversations would FILL up 1,000's of pages on valueMD and that such instances are better reserved for personal conversation, rather than on here, in my opinion.

In reference to the 'real issues', what are they, exactly? Teachers come and go all the time, it's part of career. I 'personally' have had many teachers during my tenure here, but never has it come to mind that teachers are forced out of a job. The brighter side of this particular situation is that another teacher was in place and that no gaps in your education were taken. Teacher preference is hard to combat, due to different teaching and learning styles-Just focus at your task at hand-Study, Study, Study!

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I disagree with sr1980's opinion of our secretary. I speak with her on a daily basis and she has always been polite and friendly with me. She has assisted me with getting my student visa, settling into my new house, and even getting dinner reservations at coconut bay. I somehow doubt that arranging dinner reservations was part of her job, but she did it for me anyway. Thats just the type of people that work here.

As for the arguement that took place... I don't know what happened, nor do I care. The things I do care about is that we have a biochem instructor who is extremely knowledgeable and, in my opinion, much more approachable.

I liked the previous instructor, but I like the new one even more. I see him in the library speaking with students on a regular basis. I recently spoke with him about the pace of the course. I personally enjoy the faster pace, but I heard several students complain about it. The new instructor seemed very concerned and was very receptive to it.

If there are any other issues you would like addressed, please feel free to contact the faculty directly, or your class rep. I'm also always open for discussion.

Im a little disappointed at this comment because the argument between the teacher and the staff was not abt u or who knows if there was even an argument. first of all, u eavesdropping and making it a general comment like its a regular thing, no need for any postage on the internet for other ppl to see since it aint abt anyone business, ppl have arguments all the time so no need for the drama.

anyways, the receptionist is a very nice person and i get along with her really well. i have no issues with her nor i will ever have any issues with her because she is a nice person and does her job well, she even goes out of her way to make everyone comfortable and feel welcome.

in conclusion, this person need to mind there own damn business and stop posting irrevelant info on the internet, with all that time using he/ she needs to put that time in studying since we have exams coming up soon.

Frankly I am disappointed at SR1980's rants here on Valuemd! This is not the place nor the manner in which one approaches issues.
1. If you are unhappy with someone, or their behavior you need to approach them on a one to one basis rather than cowardly post your feeling here not knowing if the person you plan to attack will ever read your message. The argument did not involve any students, so what you need to do is let grown ups deal with the grown up issues and quit being so nosy.
2. The issue with the biochem professor is beyond our control right now. What matters is that we have a new biochem professor now, so you need to put your head in the game and study. Professors come and go, so suck it up! Quit crying over spilt milk. Maybe you have not noticed but we have an exam on monday.
3. What other issues are there? My advice to you is that either you put it in writing or else ask the SGA President for the procedure. That's what he is there for, to listen to students complaints. Please follow procedures and don't be so childish as to "throw stones and run!"
I don't mean to be harsh but honestly, when you have problems with people- you have to be brave enough to say something to their face. As doctors we will be faced with a whole set of people and if you cannot deal with a accommodating friendly secretary, how will you deal with irrate patients? If you can't deal with people arguing how will you deal with you chief resident breathing down your neck and reprimending you? I really hope that you can grow from this and grow to represent the school properly. We all are here to become physicians- and in this process we must learn to be proud of wherever we choose to study, for us it's IAU! So if you have suggestion on making this school better, please feel free to let us all know!
No hard feelings!

Who still uses words like "shouting"?
a) someone over the age of 40
b) someone not from the states
c) all of the above

True/false?
The quote seems to favor a proff

Is it the proff that got fired in the statement above?

Well said felixthekat.

This is a public forum, and should not be censored. SR1980 has every right to post anything they feel may be of interest to the readers, and they have every right to respond. Although most of us do not agree with what was said, please refrain from personally attacking the individual, and direct your angst in the form of a rebuttal.

Opinions are like the anus - everyone has one, unless you have some sort of anal atresia combined with a rectal-urethral fistula. In which case your opinion, much like your anus, does not exist. (Sarcasm is always flawless logic)

Thats what makes this forum useful- the ability to post an opinion and have others discuss it. If we start attacking people for expressing their opinions and views, no one will post. People are allowed not to like things. Lets try to remember that, and be more open to discussing it.

To pretty much sum up everything everyone else has said, SR1980, keep your personal problems off ValueMD.

Sounds like someone should spend a little more time studying and a little less time concerning themselves with issues that have no bearing on them