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

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ClG550f200I Review Of Systems: Some members Gf the Class of2001admit to butterflies in their s to marts and 'nervousness abou t that the nex t four years 'Hillhold Others complain of their eyes darting back and fourth in an effort to glimpse their ne H classmates Almost all describe a sense of disorientation and a small voice in their head asking. 'Wat have igotten myself into?’ Assessment and Plan: The Class of200!is a vital assemblage of bright minds and spirits Hilling to undertake the challenges of a medical education. Implement the fo ioHing-. -Admit to Temple University School of tjedicine Class of200! • Kecommend four-year treatment course including tno years of classroom instruction fol onedby tm years of clinical rotations. • Will offer themprofessors and doctors foremost in their fields as neil as access too top-no tch hospital in Hhich to begin seeingpatients. • 1fill provide opportunity to excel as neil as the chance to understand embrace and exercise the unigueprovince of the physician. • Would recommend hands-on approach to learning, a loning students to appreciate and begin to acguire the skills of astute and sensitive clinicians. • Will emphasize foundation in knowledge and seif-motivatedlearning, but. beyond that, keep thepatien t foremost • To lion up Hilloccur Hith top residencies throughout the country in every possible specialty FROCjliOSIS IS OUTSTANDING! 25

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|py-«| lempie University ■ l|| Hospital Admission H P Cla5sof200! Date: August 1997 Reason for Admission: Medical education History of Present Illness: The Class of200!is a markedly diverse group admitted to Temple University School of d dicine August1997to begin a lifelongprocess of learning to diagnose, treat and prevent disease in the human being. The class has a widely varied history (a iof which contributing to its presentation today) including not limited to mathematics, law. art history engineering, biology screenwriting, teaching, construction and politics. Sometimes unfulfilled, some times wanting greater challenges and some times achieving a lifelong dream, the class of2001states that it is ready to hurdle any obstacles and accept the responsibilities of becomingphysicians The urge to seek a life in medicine began for most long be fGre admission and is described in various ways,• ail of which manifest some desire to improve the Jo t of the fellow person. This urge is non-radiating, is approximately 9 10. constant and does not seem to be relieved with medication. The daily activities of most have been disrupted, many traveling from faraway to attend These individuals accept that their future lives, while hope fully gratifying and exciting, will also hoid frustration, difficult guestions and untreatabie illness. Associated symptoms include empathy, motivation, curiosity creativity and passion. Last seen during the interview process and diagnosed at that time with the definitepo tentiai to make great doctors. Past History: includes above and is far too diverse to list fully here. The Class of200!represents a cross section of the USA and beyond originating from families with strong medical tradition as well as those without physicians AH have seen the inside of university classrooms and have excelled there, receiving training in fields from biology to music. Some relate stories of past lives and careers as carpen ters. lawyers and even soap opera writers. Tertinen t testing includes the ijCAT for which a positive result was attained. Presentation to Temple University School of tjedicine represents the common pathway for all and is a relatively temporary convergence of markedly independent andunigue courses. 24

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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY A Commonwealth University School of Medicine Office of AdmisKions 3340 N. Broad SL SFC Suite 305 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140 (215) 707-3656 Fax: (215) 707-6932 January 16,1997 Dear Future Doctor: I am truly delighted to offer you a place in the 1997 entering class of the Temple University School of Medicine. The life of the institution is its people; and we have great expectations of this class. It is with respect for your past accomplishments and anticipation of your contributions to the Temple community that this offer of acceptance is advanced. Our commitment to you transcends your four years as a medical student and includes the provision of opportunities for graduate medical education and ultimately practice, research, and teaching within the Temple system. Congratulations are in order for your success to this point in your career. We look forward to sharing in your future achievements with a good deal of anticipation. If you have any questions about this acceptance or if you do not wish to accept a place, please contact me immediately. Sincerely yours. Ronald F. Tuma, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Admissions RFT wjm 26