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

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Review Of Systems: Assessment and Plan: Class of2002 5ome members of the Class of2002 admit to butterflies in their stomachs and ‘nervousness 'abou t what the net tfour years will hold. Others complain of their eyes darting bach and forth in an effort to glimpse their new classmates. Almost all describe a sense of disorien tation and a small voice in their he ad ashing. 'Vihathave Igo tten myself in to ?' The Class of2002is a vital assemblage of bright minds and spirits willing to undertahe the challenges of a medical education, implement the following-. •Admit to Temple University School of fjedicine Class of2002. • Recommend four- year treatment course including two years of classroom instruction Mowed by two years of clinical rotations. • Mil offer them pro fessors and doctors foremost in their fields as well as access to a top-notch hospital in which to begin seeing patients. • Villi provide opportunity to excel as well as the chance to understand, embrace and exercise the unigueprovince of the physician • Viouidrecommend hands-on approach to learning, allowing students to appreciate and begin to acguire the shills of astute and sensitive clinicians • Viiiiemphasize foundation in hnowiedge and self-motivatedlearning, but. beyond that, heep thepatien t foremost. •followup wifi occur with top residencies throughout the country in every possible specialty FROgtiOSISlSOUTSTAdDItid! Temple University School of Medicine • 25

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|n-«| temple university jp ■ Hospital Admission H P Class of2002 Date: August ms Reason for Admission: fjedicaleducation History of Present Illness: The Class of2002is a markedly diverse group admitted to Temple University School of fjedicine in Augusti998to begin a lifelong process of learning to diagnose, treat and prevent disease in the human being The class has a widely varied history Caliof which contribute to its presentation today) including but not limited to mathematics law. art history, engineering, biology, screenwriting, teaching, construction and politics. Sometimes unfulfilled, some times wan ting greater challenges and some times achieving a lifelong dream, the class of2002states that it is ready to hurdle any obstacles and accept the responsibilities of becoming physicians. The urge to seek a life in medicine began for most long before admission and is described in various ways: ail of which manifest some desire to improve the io t of the fellow person This urge is non-radiating, is approximately 9 fO. 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 hopefully gratifying and exciting, will also hold frustration difficult guestions and unbeatable illness. Associated symptoms include empathy, motivation, curiosity, creativity and passion last seen during the interview process and diagnosed at that time with the definitepotential to make great doctors. Past History: Includes above andis far too diverse to list fully here. The Class of2002represents 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 carpenters, bankers and actors. Pertinent testing includes the If CAT for which a positive resuit was attained. Presentation to Temple University School of ifedicine represents the common pathway for all and is a relatively temporary convergence of markedly independent and'unigue courses. 24 • 2002 Skull

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