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

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Soon Dr. Lamperti’s research was overshadowed by his love of teaching. What Dr. Lamperti enjoys the most from teaching is “hearing the clicks when a student finally understands a concept. In turn, he delights in learning from students’ questions. Often a question will be posed that requires a bit of investigation on his part as well as the student. Although now an expert teacher. Dr. Lamperti still considers it a personal challenge to generate several different ways to explain a difficult concept. According to Dr. Lamperti. one of the greatest challenges facing teaching today is the change in the methods of conveying and accessing information. For example, general information is provided to the student in the form of CD ROMs. Now students do not need to sit in lecture to get the information. Time spent on lectures can now be used for discussions and workshops which. Dr. Lamperti hopes, will cement the information and integrate groups of information. Dr. Lamperti’s dedication to the students was further recognized in December of 1997. It was then that Dr. Lamperti was offered, and accepted. the position of Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to the Medical School. With this position came new challenges. such as balancing time between teaching and administrative duties. Now students come to Dr. Lamperti for advice with academic and personal problems. Dr. Lamperti describes his new position as much like a “roto-rooter, or a traffic cop. He spends much time getting to the bottom of a situation, or directing students to the right location for the solution to their problem. Dr. Lamperti is most proud of two accomplishments. The first is becoming a full professor in 1997. a clear recognition of his excellence in teaching and in service. The second accomplishment is more obscure Dr. Lamperti’s sons, Tom and Alex Watching the stars Dr. and Mrs. Lamperti on vacation 6

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youngster in New York. As a child. Dr. Lamperti found and dissected a dead rat. He placed the rat’s heart in a jar with ethanol, and displayed it on his shelf. Besides rat autopsies, his childhood was notable for a squirrel’s tail which hung from his bedroom ceiling. This hobby carried over into adulthood. Once Mrs. Lamperti brought home a dead snake for dissection. Other times, a neighbor's dead bat. an intrusive mole, or a dead family pet would serve as learning specimens. Dr. Lamperti imparted his fascination with the intricacies of anatomy to his sons with his enthusiasm. This collection of meticulously dissected skeletons was donated by Dr. Lamperti to a local nature center so others could share in the knowledge. After graduating from college. Dr. Lamperti attended graduate school at the University of Cincinatti to study human anatomy. He was intrigued by the “intricacy of the body and coordination of its parts.” One of the important challenges he met in graduate school was teaching. In fact after his first experience with lecturing in front of a class, he suffered terrible headaches. Soon.however, teaching became an integral part of who he was. and after graduation. Dr. Lamperti stayed on as a faculty member for seven more years. Teaching students became as important to him as his research. Dr. and Mrs. Lamperti on their wedding day

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and involves his passion for astronomy. Sir William Hershel, a famous astronomer, observed 2.476 clusters and galaxies in the night sky over his lifetime. After eleven years of careful observation, Dr. Lamperti became one of only a small handful (3) of people to accomplish the same feat. Dr. Lamperti’s childhood interest in astronomy was rekindled as an adult when his son decided to buy a telescope. Since then, he has served as president of the local astronomy club for one term, was treasurer, and is now the Director of Publicity for the group. When not star gazing, he enjoys listening to music. His musical preferences are quite varied, such as George Winston, Enya or Yanni. Dr. Lamperti will also frequent the symphony, ballet or opera. Although not a self described sports fanatic, he likes to watch games on TV. especially baseball. Dr. Lampertis commitment to the students of Temple University is inexhaustible. From lecturing medical students to providing academic guidance, he is always willing to help a student. Even as we, the class of 2000, embark on our careers as physicians. Dr. Lamperti is still providing guidance. He states “ Learn from your patients. Education is a two way street. You have knowledge, but your patients can still teach you. It is with deep gratitude and appreciation that we. the class of 2000, for his timely advice, gentle guidance, and dedication to teaching, honor Dr. Albert Lamperti with the dedication of the SKULL 2000. You were always there for us. Dr. and Mrs. Lamperti Mrs. Lamperti and “the other woman The Lampertis on the blessing of their 25th wedding anniversary. 7