http://nerdcorelearning.com/the-world-needs-heroes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-world-needs-heroes Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:59:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://nerdcorelearning.com/the-world-needs-heroes/comment-page-1/#comment-439 admin Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:38:21 +0000 http://nerdcorelearning.com/?p=540#comment-439 Awesome - great thought. While at Hopkins, I had the chance to hear DA Henderson speak, the physician and epidemiologist credited with going and eradicating the disease altogether. I suppose what struck me most about this nobel prize winner was his sense of humour and modesty. Awesome – great thought. While at Hopkins, I had the chance to hear DA Henderson speak, the physician and epidemiologist credited with going and eradicating the disease altogether. I suppose what struck me most about this nobel prize winner was his sense of humour and modesty.

]]> http://nerdcorelearning.com/the-world-needs-heroes/comment-page-1/#comment-438 Sinner Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:39:13 +0000 http://nerdcorelearning.com/?p=540#comment-438 Edward Jenner, for creating vaccines and eradicating smallpox Edward Jenner, for creating vaccines and eradicating smallpox

]]> http://nerdcorelearning.com/the-world-needs-heroes/comment-page-1/#comment-390 DrRae2B Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:42:32 +0000 http://nerdcorelearning.com/?p=540#comment-390 ... Hmmm..... I know, it's a challenge to throw him into the mix, but I do feel it's almost necessary-- regardless of whether one agrees with osteopathic principles or not, we certainly agree on the fact that he was an important figure in the field of medicine. In keeping with a core osteopathic principle: the body's remarkable ability to heal itself (when provided a strong foundation of overall health/wellness).... Maybe drawing his card would give a small, temporary boost in immunity or treatment strength? .... I dunno, but I really hope you can cram him in there somehow. … Hmmm….. I know, it’s a challenge to throw him into the mix, but I do feel it’s almost necessary– regardless of whether one agrees with osteopathic principles or not, we certainly agree on the fact that he was an important figure in the field of medicine. In keeping with a core osteopathic principle: the body’s remarkable ability to heal itself (when provided a strong foundation of overall health/wellness)…. Maybe drawing his card would give a small, temporary boost in immunity or treatment strength? …. I dunno, but I really hope you can cram him in there somehow.

]]> http://nerdcorelearning.com/the-world-needs-heroes/comment-page-1/#comment-371 admin Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:23:28 +0000 http://nerdcorelearning.com/?p=540#comment-371 The father of Osteopathic Medicine! Of course! Some of the smartest docs I've trained with happen to be DO's. Still's somewhat controversial views on germ theory might put him at odds with the core ethos of our game - thoughts? The father of Osteopathic Medicine! Of course! Some of the smartest docs I’ve trained with happen to be DO’s. Still’s somewhat controversial views on germ theory might put him at odds with the core ethos of our game – thoughts?

]]> http://nerdcorelearning.com/the-world-needs-heroes/comment-page-1/#comment-370 DrRae2B Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:16:05 +0000 http://nerdcorelearning.com/?p=540#comment-370 Andrew Taylor Still??.... Andrew Taylor Still??….

]]> http://nerdcorelearning.com/the-world-needs-heroes/comment-page-1/#comment-334 admin Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:18:29 +0000 http://nerdcorelearning.com/?p=540#comment-334 YES YES!! We love the work of Salk and Sabin! Nice one, Dr. Geek! YES YES!! We love the work of Salk and Sabin! Nice one, Dr. Geek!

]]> http://nerdcorelearning.com/the-world-needs-heroes/comment-page-1/#comment-333 Dr. Geek Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:31:22 +0000 http://nerdcorelearning.com/?p=540#comment-333 Jonas Salk? Jonas Salk?

]]> http://nerdcorelearning.com/the-world-needs-heroes/comment-page-1/#comment-327 Raj Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:11:13 +0000 http://nerdcorelearning.com/?p=540#comment-327 Guys, I would vote for Sushrutha, an ancient Indian physician/surgeon for past heroes. Please google him to learn more about him. Thanks Guys, I would vote for Sushrutha, an ancient Indian physician/surgeon for past heroes. Please google him to learn more about him. Thanks

]]> http://nerdcorelearning.com/the-world-needs-heroes/comment-page-1/#comment-280 dr1337 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:29:37 +0000 http://nerdcorelearning.com/?p=540#comment-280 Alexander Fleming of course! Alexander Fleming of course!

]]> http://nerdcorelearning.com/the-world-needs-heroes/comment-page-1/#comment-278 admin Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:12:42 +0000 http://nerdcorelearning.com/?p=540#comment-278 Haha - awesome, we'll def look into Avicenna as a possible Yesteyear Hero, and Collins was an easy add too! Haha – awesome, we’ll def look into Avicenna as a possible Yesteyear Hero, and Collins was an easy add too!

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