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

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Young Ronnie with his sister. Judy and his cousins, Ellen and Bartara Or. Rubin looking very stylish with Erik. Lara and Adam Right: Wedding portrait of Dr. and Mrs. Rubin Far Right: Dr. and Mrs Rubin with Adam and Lisa Dr. Rubin on vacation in the Mediterranean They were married on August 31,1968, three days before Dr. Rubin started medical school at Temple. After honeymooning over the long Labor Day weekend of 1968. Dr. Rubin began medical school at Temple as a member of the class of 1972. This was the last class of medical students to have lectures in the old medical school building. While at Temple he excelled, graduating as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha It was his love of problem solving as well as the influence of mentors, such as Dr. Sol Sherry that led Dr. Rubin to pursue a career in internal medicine. He remained at Temple to complete his internal medicine residency and then did a hematology fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital from 1975 through 1977. Having completed his fellowship, Dr Rubin went to Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where he served as chief of the hematology service. In June of 1979. Dr. Rubin returned to Temple as an assistant professor in the hematology oncology section in the department of medicine and has been a fixture at Temple ever since. In 1984, he was made an associate professor of medicine and was elevated to full professor of medicine in 1991. In his time at Temple, Dr. Rubin has distinguished himself in many ways. He has served in numerous positions in the department of medicine, including deputy chairperson and residency program director. He has published a long list of papers, written textbook chapters and served as an editor for numerous journals. The list of Dr. Rubin’s accomplishments is long, butTem- 6

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pie students remember him most for his amazing ability to teach. Whether in the lecture hall or at the bedside, Dr. Rubin has an extraordinary knack for making even the most complex concepts seem simple. On the floors, he brings out the best in students. When Dr. Rubin teaches, the subject matter is not only medicine, but also doctoring. He has been known to take students to the Mutter Museum, providing perspectives about the wonderful tradition that is medicine. Publicly, students have repeatedly recognized Dr. Rubin's teaching excellence by awarding him with the 'Golden Apple award six times. In 1997, he received the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for distinguished teaching, Away from Temple, Dr Rubin lives in Bryn Mawr with his wife, Susan and their pet rabbit, Face. Together, Dr. and Mrs. Rubin have raised three children; Erik, age 27; Adam, age 25 and Lara, age 24. In his free time, Dr. Rubin and his wife Susan enjoy traveling. He continues to follow the local sports teams, often ‘too emotionally , and he also still enjoys playing sports, especially golf. Dr. Rubin is most proud of two accomplishments in his life In his personal life, he is most proud of his family. Professionally, Dr. Rubin is very proud of being made full professor of medicine His advice to the Class of 2001 as we set out on our careers is that we should be proud of our chosen profession. People will tell you things that they won't tell their spouse or their pnest. but because you're a doctor they will tell you. This is both a wonderful privilege and responsibility, and always remember this. Dr. Rubin is part of the Temple legacy. Just as individuals like Dr. Sherry and Dr Waxman served as mentors for him, so he has done this for us. Hopefully, we will someday continue this tradition by helping to train our successors and continuing this legacy. Dr Rubin has shared with us not only his knowledge but also his passion for medicine and we will take this with us always. It is with gratitude and thanks that the Class of 2001 honors Dr. Ronald Rubin with the dedication of Skull 2001. Dr. Rubin, you have been a wonderful teacher and mentor. You have given us a standard of excellence for which to aim. 7