Temple University School of Dentistry - Odontolog Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Perdo Julio Alquizar Bermudez, D.M.D Ciego de Avila, Cuba Florida International University Class of 2005, President of the student chapter of the Hispanic Dental Association. Secretary of the Orthodontic Study Club, Member of the Oral Surgery Honor Society. Member of the Stomatognathic Honor Society. The journey to fulfill my dream needed vehicle with a strong engine; and the love of my family and friends was the fuel that propelled it. Quisiera agradcccr a mi mama Ana, por ser tan carinosa y pacicntc conmigo cuando yo no soy tan carihoso y pacicntc. Mi papa Pedro, que me obliga a que siempre tenga todo listo y sc desvive porque nunca me faltc nada A Mima, que me cocina la comida mas rica del mundo v cs mi angel de la guarda( junto a mi mama). Mi hermano, que cs tambicn mi mejor amigo, y tiene mucha pacicncia con $u hermano, que ticnc retrazo mental con las computadoras. Todo lo que he hecho y hare cs para ustedes, porque si no, no tendria sentido. Quicro agradcccr a tia Elvis, tio Yovi, mis primos Carlos Eloy y Lisscttc, por haber hecho posiblc que estemos hoy cn cl mejor pais del mundo, y nos an ayudado mucho, para tencr la oportunidad de luchar por nuestros sueftos Sin ustedes, no sc hubiesc podido. I am fortunate that today I have many, many friends in my classmates, faculty, and staff at this wonderful school, that were there for me in the rocky road that is dental school. Although our futures will take us in different directions, I will always have the fondest memories of you with me. I wish you all health, love and happiness, like my Grandma Blanca always says. 2005 Odontolog - 9

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Ejlal Alalawi, D.M.D Bahrain, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Juniata College I'd like to thank my family and friends for all their love and support. Without you guvs I wouldn’t have been able to get through all these years in dental school! Thanks Amna for all the good food and thanks Hasan for driving with me to all those far away places. To my friends thanks for all your help. 1 wish you all the best and I will be there for you all the time. 8 Temple University School of Dentistry

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Hajira Amjad, D.M.D AIontgomeryvi 1 le, Pennsylvania —— Bryn Mawr College 1 can still remember nervously standing on stage introducing myself to the Claw of 2005 four years ago on orientation, not knowing what to expect of the years that lay ahead of me. And while it's been a long four years... they were long four years that passed in the blink of an eve From our first day of having to carve a tooth out of wax. to the endless practical . to the late nights in gross lab, to first giving each other injec tions. to our first time working on patients, and finally to frantically trying to finish up requirements to graduate., it's been quite a journey. Throughout all this, my parents have provided me with an entiles supply of love, support, motivation, and encouraging words whenever 1 faced any difficulties 1 will never be able ro thank them enough for everything they have done for me nor just in these past four sears but in the past 25 years of my life Mommy., rhank sou so much for the lunches in the morning, for the coffee ready to go at 1 tun out of the house in the morning, for your patience when I may have snapped at you when I was stressed out and most of all for you doing everything sou possibly could to nuke our lives easier. Daddy... it's always been great being able to get help from you on my projects and lab work, advice about clinic, and thanks for the job offer. To my younger bro. Ham mad... only two mote years to go before you join the family practice! Although the only times you call me ate when you need me to do your scribes for you... I still love you and miss having you around making fun of me. To my younger sis. Halima ... who knows how many more years of school you have ahead of you. 1 have always been and always will be proud of everything you have accomplished and I know that you arc capable of achieving so much more. I can't forget my other family... khala. chachoo, haroon, hassan, ami bcebs... I love you guys as dearly as I love mv family and you will always be big part of who lam To two of my best friends. Gabby and Ruth, we finally made it... we've made it through with laughter and tears but we made if through supporting each other and with so many-great memories. There arc so many other friend , instructors, and staff who have made the last four year bearable, and while I can't thank them individually, just know that 1 will always be grateful for that. 10 •• Temple University School of Dentistry