Dr. K = Kaufmann?
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Without starting a huge debate, I'd like to point out that according to a memo found in Origins Dr. Kaufmann is the one who interviews/questions/evaluates Alessa when her teacher becomes concerned about her. Remember that he concludes her ideas about cults and rituals are simply fantasies born from too many fairy tales so this could simply be the cult stepping in to avoid interference, but it suggests that Kaufmann may have some sort of psychiatric training or some sort of credentials that otherwise authorize him to perform what would likely amount to a psych exam.
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I'm pretty sure that's incorrect. The first year is primarily anatomical and biochemical studies of the human body; the second focuses on diseases and treatments. Specializations usually kick in during years three and four when electives become available. Most pre-med programs do not require psychology, but many encourage it. Still there's no reason to believe Kaufmann couldn't be a practicing psychiatrist. Someone who has completed studies in a specialty can, of course, return to general practice if he so chooses.
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That's a good point: an excellent one, in fact. It's funny that we've been comparing Shattered Memories to the original game only. As Origins is made by Climax as well, there's nothing stopping them from using elements from that game.FiliusMartis wrote:Without starting a huge debate, I'd like to point out that according to a memo found in Origins Dr. Kaufmann is the one who interviews/questions/evaluates Alessa when her teacher becomes concerned about her. Remember that he concludes her ideas about cults and rituals are simply fantasies born from too many fairy tales so this could simply be the cult stepping in to avoid interference, but it suggests that Kaufmann may have some sort of psychiatric training or some sort of credentials that otherwise authorize him to perform what would likely amount to a psych exam.
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That's what I figured, but like you said, I don't see the reason why Kaufman wouldn't have gone through with studying a bit of that field. Especially with Silent Hill being as small as it is. However, If I had to guess I would have to say that he more than likely isn't even from Silent Hill Originally. At least that's my initial thought.FiliusMartis wrote:Most pre-med programs do not require psychology, but many encourage it. Still there's no reason to believe Kaufmann couldn't be a practicing psychiatrist. Someone who has completed studies in a specialty can, of course, return to general practice if he so chooses.
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Yeah....my home town is only slightly bigger and we have two huge hospitals and a number of sanitariums. And none of them are ever full at any given time.Jonipoon wrote:>Especially with Silent Hill being as small as it is.
Still, they seem to have enough patients to run 2 huge hospitals and a giant sanitarium.