Abstract
In the 1980s, Garrison Keillor's radio show humorously suggested that all children are above average, reflecting a modern culture where failure is often avoided. The document discusses the challenges faced by students in Organic Chemistry, particularly at New York University (NYU), where students petitioned for the dismissal of Dr. Maitland Jones Jr. due to his strict grading. This incident raises questions about whether academic standards should be relaxed for aspiring healthcare professionals and the implications of such actions on the quality of future providers. The author reflects on personal academic struggles and emphasizes the importance of overcoming failures to achieve success in professional practice.
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Roadcap, Richard F. DDS
(2023)
"SCHOOL DAYS,"
Virginia Dental Journal: Vol. 100:
No.
1, Article 7.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/vadentaljournal/vol100/iss1/7