Corsair,
[Really!] Hear hear. An excellent post, I agree with wholeheartedly on all points. And no, I'm not being sarcastic. The only things I would add would be that you mention yourself
....modular course at a school with a good reputation
- I think unfortunately there are also a lot of mod schools with bad reps out there - and these can potentially tar all "modular" students with the same brush (my bad meal in restaurant analogy)
Also, I don't think anyone has MEANT to imply that modular training is second rate - I think the intent was to show that there is PERHAPS a persistent (but inaccurate) feeling that this WAS the case [and hence a reason to not change]. However, this intent was missed in the hurry to jump on a statement that at first glance boils the blood...