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

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m Temple University Hospital Temple University Health System General Consent for Medical Education ( onsent for Medical Education: Consent is given to Temple University School of Medicine (herein known as SCHOOL), to administer medical knowledge in the form of didactic lecture sessions, small group discussions. laboratory sessions, examinations, quizzes, and informal teaching sessions that may or may not occur spontaneously at various locations throughout Temple University Hospital. Temple University Children's Medical Center, and all known affiliate locations. Assignment of Monies and Financial Responsibility Agreement: I hereby assign all of my rights to financial aid that is payable to me or on my behalf, and authorize payment directly to SCI IOOL to cover all costs involved in my medical education. I. the undersigned, of sound mind and body, realize that because of my medical education, many thousands of dollars of debt will be awaiting me upon discharge from SCHOOL. I fully realize that despite the fact that this debt will be with me for many tens of years to come. I am supposed to say with a straight face that it was worth it. The benefits of said education arc numerous, including the basis of which said undersigned will use as a foundation for all medical knowledge and further development of medical expertise. However, several intangible benefits shall also be bestowed upon the undersigned, including: life-long friendships, respect, honor, decent pay (depending on the specialty), job satisfaction (again, depending on the specialty), job stability, stylish blue scrubs, and a personal library of outdated texts and journals. The undersigned also must consent to the following that have not been aforementioned but are expected from said Student: scut work, (which is left intentionally ambiguous because if said student is asked to perform a particular task that does not seem to be related to said student's medical education, it will be. as default, under the umbrella of scutwork), gophering, suturing, retracting, shadowing, and progress note writing. Said student must also possess the ability to read minds (scrub techs, nurses, residents, fellows, and attendings). Said student must never show desire to go home, but must be able to show eagerness to arrive before resident, no matter how early the hour. Said student must also he willing to perform all above mentioned and any unmentioned duties with a sense of eagerness and always appear interested in what the attending is discussing, even if said conversation has no relevance to medical education or patient care. The undersigned must he warned that there may be side effects of said medical education and the undersigned must release SCHOOL from any and all accountability. The risks may include but arc not limited to the follow ing: insomnia, weight loss or weight gain, emotional breakdow ns, occasional episodes of spontaneous tears, loss of contact with outside environment, sexual dysfunction due to stress or exhaustion . occassional hysteria, family consults, and late financial aid. The undersigned must also submit to an unforgettable experience that w ill often be looked upon w ith fondness, laughter, and nostalgia. 2005Skull 21

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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

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Rima F. Abraham, M.D. Pittsburgh, PA University of Pittsburgh 6L a JLzs 'L' fiD 22 Temple University School of Medicine