Temple University School of Medicine - Skull Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Dedication Blase Anthony Carabello, M.D. Blase Carabello was visibly pleased and touched upon hearing of his selection for the SKULL '84 dedication. When we met for lunch, he asked — obviously unimpressed with his above listed credentials - why this student thought we'd chosen him— and then proceeded to demonstrate the answers He began by asking about my career plans, not perfunctorily, but with real interest, which did not wane when I named a field outside Internal Medicine. On our way to Fisher's, a medical resident obtained a quick curbside consult”, and once inside. I. usually timid with professors of similar rank, yielded to temptation and asked for his thoughts on an unusual case that I had seen on an earlier rotation. Blase (one quickly feels more comfortable with this than his formal title) didn't mind. He says he's accustomed to students and residents approaching him more casually than they do other faculty members I acknowledge a consensus among my classmates that, despite our admiration of him, we feel we can ask him questions with less fear of being judged negatively than is sometimes the case. BLASE ANTHONY CARABELLO 1969 B.A. Gettysburg College 1973 M.D. Temple University, cum laude 1973-1976 Residency in Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School 1976-1978 Fellow m Cardiology Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Harvard Medical School 1978-1979 Cardiologist Peter Bent Brigham Hospital 1979-1981 Assistant Professor of Medicine University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville 1981- Director of Diagnostic Cardiology Associate Professor of Medicine Associate Professor of Physiology Temple University School of Medicine Dr. Carabello then began to describe his feelings about teaching. He has a great sense of debt and gratitude regarding all those who taught him. the most important source of his knowledge. In turn, he believes he owes his students the best teaching possible. Thus, when Blase is floor attending , it takes precedence over all other obligations. Where I 'grew up'” he says, referring to his training at MGH. they always trusted that everyone was doing their best. Blase likes to treat his own students this way. preferring to assume that mistakes are made not due to negligence but rather as an integral part of the process of learning medicine. He has also learned to expect to meet a lot of smart people in medicine, so that he's pleased and impressed rather than threatened by the student who teaches him something new. This spirit of mutual respect is apparent when he speaks of his wife Ellen, now a freshman at TUMS. he feels their marriage is the stronger for their both being happily involved in their careers. And no. he jokes, he's not threatened, as long as 4

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Contents Clinical Years Cardiology....................................... 95 Endocrinology Metabolism..........................96 Gastroenterology..................................97 General Internal Medicine.........................98 Hematology Oncology......... .....................99 Infectious Disease...............................100 Nephrology.......................................102 Pulmonary........................................103 Rheumatology.....................................104 Physical Medicine Rehabilitation...............105 Neurology........................................106 Pediatrics..................................... 108 Obstetrics Gynecology............................114 Affiliated Hospitals.............................118 The Odyssey: Sirens Temptarions 122 The Odyssey: Helios Abuse . ....... .............124 Activities............................................128 Organizations....................................130 SKULL '84 Staff..................................136 Christmas Show...................................138 Parties..........................................140 Sports ..........................................144 Med Notes TUM-SA............ ....................147 Seniors...............................................148 Residencies...........................................329 The Odyssey: Kalypso ........ .. ............332 The Odyssey: Conclusion........... 334 Medical Communications................................336

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1 I his wife doesn't surpass him in his research passion, myocardial pathophysiology. Dr. Carabello, the author of an impressive list of publications and recipient of several awards and honors, does research because it's fun, like a detective game. Don't tell my chairman. he offers, but I'd do this for nothing!” Blase's commitment to his patients equals that to his research and teaching. Far from minding the supportive role often demanded of him in his work with cardiac patients, he enjoys it. Claiming he could never make a living in private practice. he notes that he often spends more than an hour talking with a single patient His efforts are appreciated, my first Physical Diagnosis patient was one of Blase's, and I remember her telling me. with feigned trepidation but obvious affection, that she'd never touch another cigarette for fear of his reaction. At home, Blase does a lot more reading now that his wife is in school, but in general, he likes to keep his off- duty hours free for sports events and for working on the house that they recently bought. He is genuinely excited to be back at Temple, stating that this part of the country is home to me. He grew up in Reading. Pennsylvania, where his father is a well-known pediatrician. He adds. There’s something special about working with the people who first taught you. One such person is Dr. James Spann, who greatly influenced Blase's career choice when Blase worked in It is lab as a medical student. Dr Carabello, we're pleased and honored to have you back. We dedicate this, the chronicle of the beginning of our medical educations, to you. in the hope that our careers might reflect the influence of your compassionate service, creative inquiry, respect for colleagues, and ... fun. We thank you for teaching us how to take care of myocardia. and of hearts as well. 5