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

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“On Doctoring by Richard C Reynolds. M IX and John Stone. M IX 2005 Skull 19

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Oh the Places We Shall Go! 18 Temple University School of Medicine

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The class of2005 entered Temple University School of Medicine from all different corners of the United States and world. With a myriad of backgrounds and experiences, we sat in Kresge A with similar hopes, fears and expectations. We are cyclists, teachers, musicians, pharmacists, mothers, fathers, fresh college graduates, and non-traditional students. With the differences we could list about one another we were all medical students...entering a fellowship of sorts that would prepare us to become the healthcare leaders of the future. As a group, we were the same as many classes of medical students before us. but we were also unique in many ways. We were the first class to have a White Coat Ceremony. We were also one of the largest classes in Temple history...there were no vacancies to say the least. Experiencing a temporary state of probationary accreditation by the LCMEfor inadequate facilities is one memory many of us will not forget. Finding study spaces at Kresge was also a challenge at times. We laughed together, cried together, and vented together about unfair test questions and exams. We studied for Step together, went to the truck together and out to celebrate together. We formed tight knit bonds with many people that shared similar last names and we found life-long friends in individuals we thought we had nothing in common with. We conquered the rigors of medical school.. ..we finally made it. As we approach the time to shed our short white jackets for the long white coats and as we make plans to go our separate ways, let's remember what these past four years have meant, the unforgettable memories and friendships. 20 Temple• University School of Medicine