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

Text from Pages 1 - 344 of the 2007 volume:

SKULL TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER LIBRARY Temple University School Of Medicine 3400 North Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19140 Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow. Ralph Waldo Emerson ABOVE: Jordan Newmark, Robyn Schultz, Mark Scully and Chris Sanders strutting their stuff down Broad Street on their way to lunch. II lemple University School of medicine 26 Seniors ABOVE: Asani Phillips proudly displaying the Temple flag at the end of year BBQ in Fairmont Park. 204 Faculty 236 Match Day BELOW: Suja Sabastin and Dana Shanis practicing intubation in the Simulation Lab during an ER rotation 250 Student Life 304 Patrons 2007 Skull V 3 Lawrence Kaplan, M.D. Section Chief, General Internal Medicine Associate Professor, Medicine Clerkship Director, Internal Medicine hat does it mean to be a doctor? And how do we become good ones? Some think that doctoring is like playing God, but I think that being a doctor is utterly, humbly, human. And if being a doctor is human, then being a great doctor involves the distinctly human abilities to listen, to learn, to comfort. For what is more human than listening to our neighbors, than examining our subjects? Than actively learning and, in turn, teaching7 Those of us who remember our first hemoccult exam during our first rotation on the wards know just how human doctoring is. And those of us who have participated in end-of-life withdrawal-of-care conversations know the breadth of medical humanity. And so in choosing a dedicatee of our yearbook, the class of 2007 voted and chose a gentleman whose life and work exemplify this sense of humanity. These qualities make him not only an exceptional physician, adored by his patients, but a wonderful teacher, revered by his students. Born at Temple University Hospital on June 4, 1958, Dr. Lawrence Kaplan was destined to be a Temple physi- cian. His mother, Miriam, a school teacher, graduated from Temple in 1954 with a degree in education. And his father, Alvin, graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1955. One of four children. Dr. Kaplan spent his early years living above the emergency room at Philadelphia General Hospital, where his dad worked. When Dr. Kaplan was still young his family moved to a town near Princeton NJ when Alvin Kaplan took a new job at Robert Wood Johnson. He wasn’t a perfect child, but a happy one. A self-described. “ADD-kid,” Dr. Kaplan was an average student, focusing most of his attention on his guitar, his many bands, his study of sculpture, and on his sports— tennis and ice hockey. Upon entering Boston University, like many of us, Dr Kaplan had no idea what he wanted to study. After realizing that he absolutely could not major in ice hockey, he tried studying architecture, the history' of science and public health, and eventually found his way to a degree in biology and psychology in 1980. Throughout his years in Boston, Dr. Kaplan never forgot his medical roots. While day dreaming at the library 4 Temple Uniuersitg School of medicine (which he only found during his sophomore year), he would remember how his dad, a primary care doctor, had made housecalls to visit his sickest patients. He recalled weekends as a child spent sitting at the nurses’ station handing out cookies while his dad made his rounds. Lucky for us, Dr. Kaplan took an elective during his early years of medical school with a Temple psychiatrist named John Fryer. And not surprisingly, Dr. Kaplan cannot recall most of what was said to him in Classroom A, but can, in vivid detail, describe the day, when instead of going to class, he went with Dr. Fryer to visit the home of a man dying from terminal lung cancer. It was those human moments that helped Dr. Kaplan to survive the brutal first half of medical school. The clinical years were a bit different. Once in rotations. Dr. Kaplan felt stimulated by the deductive reasoning and excelled at thinking through problems. He especially enjoyed spending time with his patients—and internal medicine was an obvious choice for him. He graduated from Temple in 1986 and matched at MCP LEFT: Larry Kaplan in 1974 BELOW: Larry with his family In 1973 During internship Dr. Kaplan won the “crispy critter award,” a somewhat notorious honor. He and his friend Lee spent months at the VA hospital where they became frustrated with administrations inability to find nursing home placement for many of the veterans. In rebellion, they made their own “veteran” out of balloons, a VA robe, and a Foley full of coffee. They left their effigy in a A BON E: Larry Roz Kaplan enjoying dinner out Among his many jobs during college, as a cab driver and a bartender, he found his to way to the hospital under the guise of an ER orderly. After graduating from college and two additional years of studying immunology, Dr. Kaplan realized his calling and started at Temple University School of Medicine in 1982. Now, just because he’d made it to North Philly didn’t mean he would stay. Dr. Kaplan had some serious doubts about his decision during the first two years. (And although he won’t admit it, I have no doubt those eight-hour days in the luxurious Krcsge chairs had something to do with it!) 2007 Sfcull 5 RIGHT: Larry Ror sharing a hug(1988) wheelchair with a sign saying “Please Place Me for the administration to find. Needless to say, his behavior was not rewarded, but his focus on rectifying inhumanities in our medical system was already thriving. In 1988, towards the end of his residency, a miracle happened in our R1CU. It wasn’t one of the many patients Dr. Kaplan coded, or one of the many that he consoled. In fact, it happened in the clean utility room: Armed with a pint of New York Super Fudge Chunk. Larry Kaplan asked Roz Barsky to marry him. She accepted his proposal. And in 1989, just before Dr. Kaplan took his first attending position at Cooper, they married. Dr. Roz Kaplan completed her internal medicine residency at Temple in 1990. FAR ABOVE:The Kaplan Family on 3 trip to Alaska in 2006. ABOVE: The family (1994). Soon after would come the first of their two children, Max, who, according to Dr. Kaplan, has his wife’s IQ and is planning on writing for the New Yorker. In 1993 followed Maddy, who has inherited Dr. Kaplan’s creative, artistic side. Roz describes Dr. Kaplan as a great husband and father. He was the designated parent for driving Max around during his colicky penod and to this day terrifies his family with his style of maneuvering the road learned during his taxi-driving days. Until 2002, Dr. Kaplan stayed at Cooper, although his role changed periodically. He ran Cooper’s Primary Care Residency Program for some time and also ran the student clerkships. When asked if he intended on a career in medical education. Dr. Kaplan asserts that although it wasn’t planned, his role as a medical educator has become one of the most valued parts of his job. While at Cooper. Dr. Kaplan completed the Johns Hopkins General Medicine Faculty Program which has further prepared him for his current leadership position in medical education. In circular fashion. Dr. Kaplan returned to Temple in 2002 as Section Chief of General Internal Medicine and the Internal Medicine Clerkship Director. Although it was difficult leaving many of his patients and colleagues after fourteen years at Cooper, Dr. Kaplan has made a wonderful home for himself here at Temple. In 2004, he was inducted as a faculty member into AOA for his efforts. 6 Temple Urm ersity School of medicine When asked what he likes best about his job. Dr. Kaplan is emphatic: He loves ninety-nine percent of what he does. The two components that keep him going through the other one percent of the time are his patients and his students. Dr. Kaplan has some patients current careers and family life here. 1 asked Dr. Kaplan why he thinks he was chosen as our dedicatee. And once he finished quoting the Marx Brothers, what 1 heard was his version of the Golden Rule. He treats students as valued colleagues who have knowledge and can teach as well as learn. He has an open door policy and encourages students to come to his office with problems they are facing. He consistently demonstrates his own kindness. It was the humanity of doctonng that brought Dr. Kaplan to this field, the patients who entrust him with the most intimate details about their bodies and who entrust us with their lives. It may have been the humanity that brought Dr Kaplan this field, but it is the people that have kept him here. And so, upon our graduation from medical school. “...he is true to his philosophy that people work and learn better when they are cared for, respected, and treated as equals, not intimidated.” who have been seeing him for twenty years, patients whose office visits begin and end with hugs. They remember when his kids were born, and he their grandchildren. And like his father before him, occasionally Dr. Kaplan has had to bring his children with him to the hospital or the office, where, with or without cookies, they have brightened the days of his convalescing patients. Students who have worked with him on the wards describe Dr Kaplan as an excellent clinician: kind to his patients and to his students. They say that he is true to his philosophy that people work and learn better when they are cared for, respected, and treated as equals, not intimidated. It is obvious his impact on coworkers just by sitting in his office. Covering his desk are tokens of appreciation sent to him by former students. Outside of work. Dr. Kaplan enjoys time with his family, especially traveling: from snorkeling in the Galapagos to hiking in Alaska, from a dude ranch in British Columbia to the beaches of Belize. The Kaplans are planning to stay in Philly. Both Drs. Kaplan are enjoying their when asked to choose a physician, a professor to whom we would dedicate our yearbook, we chose Dr. Lawrence Kaplan, a gentleman wrho exemplifies the kind of doctor and the kind of teacher we’d all like to be. - Lindsay Weinstein, M.D. 2007 Skull I 7 Profotor Department dp Anatomy and CdCBtofogy Prvpem Department dp Pfiarmacdfogy CARSON SCHNECK, MD, PHD I CONCETTA HARAKAL, PHD ABOVE Dr Sch-neck shares his love of ana(omy with students. RIGHT: Dr Ryan explains the physiology of the heart to a confused student. Graduation is a culttJal tradition considered a rite of passage from one platform in a student’s life to another. It has its origins in antiquity where many tribes were found to be celebrating their passing from youth to adulthood through various customs and observances. Today’s graduation ceremony is a manifestation of this ancient rite of passage in the modern context. An important part of the graduation ceremony is the giving of hoods. The origin of the hoods lies with the Celts and the Druids (the Celtic priests). Among the Celts, only the Druids wore mantles which had hoods attached to them as a mark of their rank in the society. In the schools of the middle ages, the hoods were worn as a head-covering to resist the frigid temperatures. But gradually, it was integrated into the academic system with much symbolic significance. Now, wearing of hoods symbolizes a kind of authority, a high standing, or to identify a new graduate’s institution and the degree. 8 i Temple University School of fhedicine Pr jfmvr Department d( Pkjfififogy JAMES RYAN, PHD Profieuor Department ep Pharmacefotpp Amiate Dean per Medicaf Education GERALD STERLING, PHD 1 A hold is always black in color, but tne edges and and lining have individual significance. The hood is lined in silk with the official colors of the institution conferring the degree. The edging of the hood is velvet, with a particular color representative of the field of study to which the degree pertains. The official colors of Temple University are cherry and white while the velvet is dark green signifying medicine. A doctorate degree has a hood length of four feet. The tradition is that a candidate for a degree should not wear the hood of that degree until it is actually conferred. One of the great continuing traditions is the presence of hood-ers - individuals who symbolically bestow the medical degree upon each graduate. The senior class chose four individuals to assist with the placement of hoods. These distinguished members of the faculty were selected not only for their superior quality of teaching, but for their passion, hard work and dedica- ''C 'CCW' tion, the practice of medicine, and student education. Each hooder has committed themselves to challenging the minds of medical students and encouraging future doctors to maintain integrity to the profession It was from these mentors that we were able to obtain the knowledge and learn the skills to become physicians - doctor, teacher and fnend. 2007 Skull I 9 FROM DUR DEAN JOHN M. DALY, M.D. Dm Dear Members of the Class of 2007: Warmest congratulations. You've graduated. It’s a very important landmark in your career. And now it is time to focus on the next stage in your education, soon to be followed by the step after that, and the step after that, ad infinitum. Medicine is a continuous process of learning and developing. There is no arriving, no end point. Medicine, like space, is endless, fascinating, and infinitely explorable. You have learned an enormous amount these past four years at Temple, but if we have done our job well, your biggest take-way lesson is that your education has only just begun. As you embrace successively more challenging and rewarding phases of your career, we hope that you will think back on your Temple medical school years with fondness, recognizing the special imprint that we strived to make on you - and that you certainly made on us. Yours John M. Daly, MD’73 Dean 10 Terrple University School of medicine ADMINISTRATION John M. Daly, M.D. Dianne Soprano. Ph.D. Dean ssociate Dean for M.D. Ph.D. Programs Richard J. Kozera. M.D. Eric Abel Senior Associate Dean for Education Assistant Dean for Development and Medical Alumni Affatrs Steven R. Houser, Ph.D. Senior Associate Dean for Research Stephen Permut, M.D. Assistant Dean for Academic Affiliations Thomas Kupp Vice Dean for Finance and Administration William Schulze Assistant Dean for Affiliate Gerald Sterling, Ph.D. and Liaison Activities Associate Dean for Medical Education Raul DeLaCadena, M.D. Kathleen Reeves, M.D. Assistant Dean for Recruitment Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Retention Audrey Uknis, M.D. Donald Parks, M.D. Associate Dean for Admissions Assistant Dean for Minority Affairs Barrie Ashby, Ph.D. Elliott Goldberg, M.D. Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Associate Dean at West Penn Joanne Orth, Ph.D. Susan Williams, M.D. Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Associate Dean at Crozer Chester RICIIARDJ. KOZERA, M.D. STEVEN R. HOUSER, PH D GERALD STERLING, PH D 2007SKullf 11 Sally Rosen, M.D. Joanne Orth. Ph.D. Stephen Permut, M.D., J.D. Kathleen Reeves, M.D. Dianne Soprano. Ph.D. William Schulze Elliott Goldberg, M.D. Audrey Uknis, M.D. Barrie Ashby, M.D. Raul DeLaCadena, M.D. Eric Abel 12 Temple University School of medicine Administrative SUPPDRT STAFF LEFT TOP: Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Student Education: Francine Smith. Patrice Hicks. Mary Jackson and Jane Stringer RIGHT TOP: Office of Student Records: Shirley Ester and Denise Green LEFT MIDDLE: Office of Faculty Recruitment and Appointment: Susan Waddinglon and Judith Russo LEFT BOTTOM: Medical Education Support Services: Charles Markocki and Donna Mason 2007 Skull I 13 The Class of 2007 would like to the Support Staff at Temple Student Health Services: Thank you for taking care of us when we were sick and reassuring us that we weren't the first students to diagnose ourselves with each new disease we learned about Maintenance Staff: Thank you for picking up after us and for never yelling at us. even though we could never seem to find the trash cans and even if we did. we left 20 empty pizza boxes along with plates, napkins, empty 2-llter botdes you get the idea Bookstore Staff: Thank you for knowing which books we needed even when we didn't and for always asking tf we wanted a soda or bag of chips to go with our purchases. f TEMPLE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE 14 Temple University School of medicine recognize the many members of University School of Medicine Student Financial Services: Thank you for expediting those emergency loan checks so we could eat and pay rent toh. who are we kidding, we spent that money to go on vacation) Library Staff: Thank you for knowing our names and helping us get journal articles for presentations that were due in 3 hours, our attendings never knew Mailroom Staff: A very special thank you from the yearbook staff must go to Glona. Terry and Dan for helping us put together this book From last minute mass mailings to parents to making sure our proofs got to us the S3mc day that they arrived, your patience is unparalleled And you did all of it with a smile! 2007 SV.. 15 Abington Memorial Hospital Abington, PA St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, PA Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Johnstown, PA 16 1! Temple University School of ITtedicine Reading Mosjm.il and Medical Center Reading, PA Crozer-Chester Medical Center Upland. PA Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA 2007 SMI 17 To Be A Doctor Ever since the day you first said those magic words, I want to be a doctor ' you have been wrapped in the colorful fabric of the history of medicine, a fabric woven from the ideals, wisdom, endeavors, and achievements of our glorious predecessors in medicine. The original meaning of the three words - physician, medic, doctor - that describe our profession is highly illuminating. The word physician derives from the Greek physis or nature, denoting that the physician hos his roots in an understanding of the nature of things; the word medic comes from mederi, to heal, and the root med means to meditate or think, so that medic is equivalent to thinker and healer; the word doctor originally meant master, instructor. Thus, semantically, our profession involves learning, knowledge, healing, and teaching. Five types of ethical duties must guide your life: duties to your teachers, to society, to your patients, to your colleagues, and to yourselves. You have duties to your teachers, because they, the pQrGfltS Of yOUT mind, are the most important people in your life next to you own parents. I do not mean only your university professors, but any physician from whom you learn anything - his science, art, ethics, self-denial, or example - that may become a source of inspiration in your professional life. You must honor your masters with devotion and friendship, for friendship is man's noblest sentiment, greater even than love. Your duty to society is to be idealists, not hedonists: as physicians, to accept your profession as a service to mankind, not as a source of profit; as investigators, to seek the knowledge that will benefit your fellow beings; as clinicians, to alleviate pain and heal the sick; as teachers, to share and spread your knowledge and always because you are imbued with an ideal of service and not the ambition for gain. Thus will you maintain the dignity of our profession as a social science applied to the welfare of mankind. Your duty to your patients will be to act toward them as you would wish them to act toward you: with kindness, with courtesy, with honesty. You must learn when and how to withhold the truth from your patients if by not telling them all the facts of the case you can relieve or console them, for you can cure them sometimes, and you can give them relief often, but hope you can give them always. Remember that a laboratory report is not an irrevocable sentence. A hematological determination, a roentgenogram, an electroencephalogram may supply vital information on the organic working of the body, but it is even more vital never to forget that, behind all such reports and data, there is a human being in pain and anguish, to whom you must offer something more than an antibiotic, an injection, or a surgical aid; you must, with your attitude, your words, and your actions, inspire confidence and faith and give understanding and consolation. To your colleagues you have the obligations of civilized men sharing a great and noble task and fighting for a common cause in a great crusade. You belong to o teem of gallant professionals of all races and eras, bound together across the ages and continents by a glorious ideal. Finally, you will have obligations to yourselves. Every man in his youth forms an ideal profile of himself or of what he wants to be. He envisions, while young, an ideal program of things to do in life. The rest of his life is spent trying to fill in that profile with achievements. Some fail to reach fulfillment, and later it is tragic to see that id@Cll PFOfil©, of which they dreamed during their youth, in ruins, with the stumps of things begun but never completed. But in the majority of cases, that ideal silhouette created in youthful days really represents our true selves. You must live to be worthy of that silhouette. Your life, your work, and your personality as a physician must be such that your ideal profile of yourself will be filled in with brilliant achievements. Learn to live perceptively, using that key to wisdom that comes from seeing everything with a total perspective and in view of eternity. Learn through science to correlate things in space, through history, to correlate events in time, and combine all this knowledge esthetically through the beauty of art. Remember that the important thing in life is to Pe great, not Pig. a great man, not a big man. Let your actions be great, but preserve your personal modesty and humility. What counts in a man and in a physician is his greatness. By greatness I mean grandeur in the things we do and simplicity in the way we do them, doing things that influence the lives of many people, but preserving always the greatest personal simplicity. For greatness is simplicity. Try to find out as soon as your can what your ideal self is. You have chosen the best destiny of all, a life of dedicated service and dynamic activity. If you work with faith and without dismay, all your dreams will come true. In your future work you will be in good company. The great physicians of history, the glorious figures of the past, will always be near you. When you perform a dissection, a red-bearded young man with flashing eyes, Andreas Vesalius, will be peering over your shoulder; when you make a physiological experiment, the melancholy, pensive eyes of William Harvey will be watching you; when you teach medicine, the venerable figure of William Osier with his Apollonian head will come and sit like a medical Goethe beside you; and when you approach the sickbed, the shades of Hippocrates, Sydenham, and Fleming will gather round to counsel you. The Greeks created the legend that Delphi, site of the famous oracle, was the center of the world, because if two eagles were to fly from any two points of the globe, sooner or later they would meet in Delphi. We now know that the two eagles of science and medicine do not fly only in space but also in time, and their wings hover over the illustrious shadows of the investigators, clinicians, educators, pioneers, rebels, and martyrs of the history of medicine. The meeting place of those two eagles lies not in space but in time, in the future, and in the mind and the heart of every one of you who answered destiny's call to greatness when you decided to be a doctor. _ , „ . . ., .. , _ , , - Felix Marti-lbanez, M.D. 't T E ctrctmim c(V tjd |icott$atur mint llei- (V l otrvirum cohc Ucvm tcvtxiTtuirar ciofnintlur (cuim r(Tc trrj, jxciuivruav cjuancum poocrtr omncf cjai adtllud ucmvcnr anmnficum crrtc tiwioittmnium •. j i , pptu impcaux : col cjut pvopace pcpanovum. rcformaaone cccicfifc fine .id coned turn ttmnm C rttde- tmbi Ciptfxtcia domitn au ouucj it- tarn fame atborudWlcr tnuniif ta x pa Guilder dTe booons ac din ruLDin f Yue cOa dpolTr ej ne deo bom im bus tcmC-tnirmcA Omuf'uetx- pctemnof iiofttof qut dot™ tiro bean an com j Vtmnenfil aitc born l.icoot DCrunc pemcorrutn tiUni domim lemper tnlc s tmnfire- conlucuitte CTLiin -pcrmcduim ardotrm [id It qa ncljtictitTt Iv.oatf Cxcpuo rru mtc(Hini e(V do j rmnum dievr i efic alienuf mmol alocrturVtotte (lattt’ f fonerxr u$rrr at w rmntferr aim ctuica {Vufcitu. proKftpcr Dentc ubt rnaioirm libcrrac at i rcrurr, tan tarn kibi ( -' .Cfcm OOpum uiw pnam arnenuatern urbif s domeyorn HtCpir • c� v.m (anfcpHi annotia bafceir oQn ltuiH (cd-in fctpnr amt corum ttum copiA cugmr tjuibuf u£ cuii mdtul’ cj’man:qior tail'd conctlittm Ivfou dibit Vtcccxirniir o'U cjtiae nofknf { oflm a funr nofW’ riAud'SJ. pccantaf 5l- cart-eta opor n«u tabor ad cur da per amim Ki ftiimfcin certicdvuen p omtiiit yttnl adimplmdA S ucn tt dr apr’tiidinr feu { qa cam duo buf mank? naiu a. . tcur trvfule nof c?c partr a keia mAre aftm 7 ir lip wcratic Oath. Manuscript on vellum,early complete manuscript text of the I lippocratk oath in l.atia translation frnm ihc Greek.(eifea laic 15th century! v tdtaionium lli.uI (lo(juauy- 1 uwunfjJ t) mx m fa abtcjXdnictflimc mtl pMop A appnmr endup. ,ic urn inaidnu fcdtff I will respect the lurd-won sdeth physicians in whose steps I walk, such knowledge as is mine with t O follow. lti cornfcthm. rill % Itcloyucnaun ciufnonpotxv non Wreni farmaim tfimt (juour m tojjtouic 'C|U! mdicinf djnrojn.im CjUMcf cfl( Jfvctfir I will apply, for the benefit of the sick, i I that I arc required, avoiding those twin l v ppocratt M (Ant ms+wmHMA: J«cir I will remember that there is art to medicineS$ science, and that warmth, sympathy, and under, may outweigh the surgeon s knife or thechctnk Eltor incdicumAl EkuldPwn am f fy tkam°Efaiapti ftluf acckii i in Utonim inpK mcjlcjiuotxim inqtnuq a‘jultkirhtc r ntA chfaujvimm qtur hoc wee I will not he ashamed to say 1 know not, norm to call in my colleagues when the skills of another needed fora patient's recovery. connru'nmr Inbucunun me ' • r - r i f i ptoti mfo aijuc lunc aettm cdxfhtf fitm nm 1lif (j paima Jquo Turn gerund' mam cum cv. iiiniaifunun itfdmntf cj'iufdL o dforbfciTcr llu rn ptvtunbtifmctf fubmmtOvuuiym pm r m cutlf feurum loco kakfmrum Hmcjmtn Ti nmaJf 4 (in - ptnotiikiif cdoffwnm ytxccjra a fuh-hrrr mdicurum tpal Apetcepcon hbenf Gumif ychfapulif Cjw. {tltqibuf media a hirjvrnnt .ircjioiaa’ fucvmt Altf .prWrtt itnt Incuvwdtf djrocii prouinbaf tipro'tn m rrhtfl .A-.iffini ft fttmm bJemmi AmVilr.- I will respect the privacy of my patients, for their problems are not disclosed to me that the world may know. Most especially must tread with care in matters ofilife and death. Ifit is given me to sa ve a life, all dumb. Ilui it may also be within my power to take a life; tbit awesome responsibility must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. Above all, I must not play at God. I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart, a cancerous growth, but a sick human being, whose illness may affect the person's family and economic stability. My responsibility includes these related problems, ifI am to care adequately for the sick. cxbtxf naittntyf’ fifurum Nctjtuni omtaid lUcurum nihil pcrmiuffcun fttfurum.r n martyr uewrum nemtm (L turn m V I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure. 1 will remember that 1 remain a member of society, with special obligations to all my fellow human beings, those sound of mind and body as well as the infirm. 111 do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life and art, respected while I live and remembered with affection thereafter. May I always act so as to preserve the finest traditions of my calling and may 1 long experience the joy of healing those who seek my help. Written in I ‘ 4 by Louis la agna. Academic Dean of the School of Medicine I'uft University, ad j pled from lire Hippocratic Oath: Text. Translation, and Interpretation, hr l.udwig F.deUtein. Haltimore:John Hopkins Press PHt. Cr Of � , £ The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Class of 2007 It is with great pleasure that I extend my congratulations to the 61 1 class of clinical campus students who have completed their entire third and fourth years of clinical training at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital We also continue to enjoy having the main campus students join us for their required and elective rotations. The campus continues to be one of the city's leading teaching facilities, which has attracted medical students from across the country. West Penn Hospital has earned an international reputation for excellence and innovation m the care of patients, education and research. West Penn joined the ranks of only a handful of other healthcare facilities in the world by being awarded Magnet recognition status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in December 2006. With fewer than 3 percent of the more than 5,000 healthcare facilities recognized by the ANCC for excellence in nursing and quality patient care. West Penn Hospital is now the first hospital in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania to receive the coveted designation - comparable to winning a gold medal in the Olympics. In 2004. the Hospital became the only major teaching hospital in Pennsylvania to be recognized by the Solucicnt Institute for the third consecutive year as among the country’s 100 Top Hospitals for overall performance. Solucient also named West Penn the only hospital in the region among the nations best hospitals for heart care in 2003, and previously recognized West Penn among the 100 Top Hospitals for intensive care. I look forward to our continued affiliation with the Temple University School of Medicine and the growth of the clinical campus to be a major resource for the School of Medicine in educating students. AV. Elliot B. Goldberg, MD Associate Dean. Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital L ELLIOT GOLDBERG, M.D. Amuutbean 2007 Skui' 23 of 2007 LEFT: Our first year “No Scrubs softball team does a quick cheer before taking the field in a battle against the second year team. BELOW: Students taking surgery block one of third year 26 II Temple Uniu ersily School of medicine RIGHT: Ryan Gibbons, Jason Lucas, Ryan Dowling and Tcjas Parikh strolling down Broad Street. take a break from putting in foleys for a quick group picture. Olga Achildi. tl.D. Ol a AcKlIcLl M.D. 28 Temple Unit ersify School of medicine Hilary Winikoff Alpert, M.D. Hetu YorK City, hew YorK BA history tlauerford College Hilary fllperl M.D. Michael Paul Ast. M.D. Staten Island, hew York BA Biology Temple University Congratulations to the Class of 2007. We all worked very hard and it was well worth it. Good luck to all of you in the future. Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way. 30 Temple University School of medicine Rova Azadarmakl. M.D. 2007 SMI 31 ii Kevin Arthur Badolato, M.D. Philadelphia. Pennsgluania BA English Biologg LaSalle Uniuersitg ITi.P.h. Public health Child health Johns Hopkins School of Public health 32 Temple Uniuersity School of medicine Christopher D. Barton. M.D. Anaheim. California B.S. Biology University of Utah 1 would not be where I am today without the guidance, support. and love of several special people. This includes: My father. mother, brother (Sugar Ray), my grandfather Dr. Ray U. Barton Jr. (who also graduated from Temple Medical School), and the rest of my extended family. However, the person w ho has by far had the biggest impact in my life and career is my darling w ife Reina. Whether it's making me a traditional Mexican lunch to take to school each day or lending me a kind ear to listen to the difficulties and struggles of being a medical student. she has always been there for me. She is not just my wife, but my best friend. She was my inspiration w hen I needed to continue to study late hours into the night. Most impressive was the fact that she never complained, not even once, w hen 1 had to work late. After all. the only thing more difficult than being a medical student, is being married to one. Thank you Reina. you are my reason for living. I look forward to spending an eternity together. 2007 Skull ■ 33 34 I! Temple Unit ersity School of ITiedicine Filip Bednar, M.D. Prague. Czech Republic B.fl molecular Biology Princeton University Seven years ago, I embarked on a long journey, which is now coming to an end. To my new friends: John. Kat. Suzie, and Susannah -the best partners I could've asked for. hope all is well with you. Dave, Chris. Christine, Greg, Dale, Ally, Angie - some of the best limes were with you: 1 hope that all the good comes back to you. Sandeep and Scott - thanks for everything. Sandy and Jaime - the best friends ever. To my oldest friend and companion: Aimee - I can't wait to sec what the future holds for us. To those that departed: dedo a babi - chybite mi. snad se zase uvidime, premysiim o vas. To my brother Tom: you amaze me more and more every day. you are my inspiration. Last and most: mami a tati - bez vas by se tohle nikdy nepovedlo, nikdy vani nebudu schopen podekovat za vsechno co jste obetovali. To the faculty, residents, and staff of Temple University School of Medicine -1 hope that I'll carry all of your lessons forward as well as you have. To the patients that 1 have cared for - You have shown me how wonderful and hard a life can be. 1 won't forget. 2007 Skull I 35 _________Nikhil Kumar Bhatnagar. M.D. Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania B.S. Biomedical Engineering Washington University in St. Louis Mom - After 4 years of medical school I am in complete awe of you. You have managed to balance being both a caring mother and a Neurologist with grace, skill, and excellence. 1 can only hope to be one half the doctor and one half the person that you already are in the future. Dad - Without your guidance and advice 1 am sure I would have gone crazy in medical school. Thanks for always keeping things in perspective and for always having faith in me when I doubted myself. Tina - It is ironic how as teenagers we spent so much time trying to be as far away from each other as possible only to end up in the same city and the same profession. Thanks for being such a good sister, hopefully if I am lucky and you are unlucky we will be in the same city for residency. Soumen -Thanks for always being there across the Ben Franklin Bridge when I needed a partner in crime. Mandi - If it weren't for you. I would probably still be in Costa Rica trying to convince my host family in broken Spanish that I am a man. fbk.kj R m 36 II Temple University School of medicine 2007 Skull I 37 LUest Chester. Pennsylvania B.fl. history Boston College To my colleagues: It's been a privilege lo work alongside you these four years. I wish you all the best in reaching your personal and professional aspirations in the coming years. You are going to be such fine physicians. To my friends: You've made this journey so much richer with your presence. Thank you for keeping me sane through the tough times. I've never come across so many people who inspired me so much. No matter where our paths take us geographically, let’s always maintain the strong connection we’ve built during school. To my family: I appreciate that you've always believed in me. Thanks for always acting as my personal cheerleading squad. Thanks especially to my grandfather Ben Bogage for all his support, without which I wouldn't have been able to complete my studies. To my husband: You are the best soul mate a person could ask for. I acknowledge all the sacrifices you've had to make in pursuit of my dreams. Thank you for always letting me vent on my bad days and rave on my good days. I am so lucky to be sharing my life with such a generous and giving person. I love you, Eric. 38 II Temple University School of medicine Eric Boyle, M.D. Hendersonville. Pennsylvania B.S. rnolecular Biology Orove City College Thank you to my parents for always believing 1 could do whatever I wanted to and encouraging me to continue on with my education. To my wife, thank you for always being there when I needed someone to talk to. You were there through all the rough times. I love you! 2007 SMI i 39 David Timothy Braun, M.D, hotrona heights. Pennsylvania B.S. FTiolecular Biology Economics Washington Jefferson College m.B.fl- Fox School of Business Pfianage-ment. Temple University I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the individuals who made my education possible. A special thank you to all the wonderful physicians who imparted their knowledge upon me and to all of my fellow students, who made the journey more bearable. But most of all. I would like to thank the people that played a much greater role in my development, my family. To my father, who provided me with the greatest role model a young man could ever ask for. You have given me so much and you taught me to challenge myself, and to embrace hard work and dedication towards my goals. I love how we butt heads over many things because we are so much alike. Even though it sometimes appears that I am not listening. I hear your every word and I follow your advice very closely. I’ve wanted to be just like you my whole life, and everything I do is an attempt to make you proud. I hope one day to be as good of a father and a man. I love you Dad. To my mother, who instilled upon me the capacity to feel the pain of others and the compassion to take care of them. I thank you for the many years that you gave up your life to allow mine to happen; for preparing my meals and washing my clothes, for driving me to all of my practices and games meets...and to school when I was late, for straightening my hair, for putting up with my pre-puberta! tantrums. I thank you for teaching me how to hug. and for always being interested in how I was feeling what I was thinking. I couldn’t have been cared for better. I love you Mom. To my brothers, who challenge me ever)' day to be as good as them. Ever since I was bom I have been trying to catch up to you two. I admire you both for what you have accomplished and for giving me no choice but to become the third doctor in the family (You have also set the bar high for me in finding a wife). You were both so good to me growing up. You looked out for me, included me, and taught me everything you knew. So when I act like I know everything, it’s really your fault! The success that 1 have had is a direct result of watching and imitating you. Thank you both for allowing me to follow in your footsteps. I love you both. M.O M. 8A ymL To the rest of my family: Gram, Aunt Janice. Aunt Kim. Uncle Rick. Uncle George. Aunt Ann. Cousins Maggie. Ruthie and Colleen. You ail are an important part of my life. 1 thank you for understanding my lack of time and inability to see you as often as 1 would like. To my Grandpa. Grandpap. Uncle Rick and Cousin Adam. I miss you ail dearly and think about you all the time. Please continue to watch over me until we meet again. 40 I: Temple University School of fftedicine Lynae Maria Brayboy, M.D. St Petersburg. Florida BS. Biologg Florida fl rn University 2007 SKull i 41 Charles Fletcher Breish, M.D. Ambler. Pennsgluania B.S. molecular Biologg Oroue Cilg College To all of my friends and family- Thanks for all your support and love over the years. Love. Charlie 42 Temple Unii ersity School of medicine Amanda Anne Cannarozzi, M.D. missoula. rfiontana B.fl. Spanish Biology Washington Uniuersitg Thank you to my family and friends for putting up with my temporary insanity (aka medical school). You have all been wonderful through each and even' one of my neuroanatomy or pathophysiology-induced breakdowns! To the class of 2007: several of you have impacted me in so many ways. I was so happy to spend these past few years with you. Good luck to everyone!! Love, Mandi Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers 2007 Skull I 3 Dave John Casper. M.D. horristoLun. Pennsylvania B.S. Biochemistry University of loiva 44 Temple University School of medicine Kenneth 3. Cavorsi, M.D. Reading. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology The Pennsylvania State University 2007 SM I 45 Daria Arnold Chacon, h.D. Pottstoiun. Pennsylvania B.S Computer Science BA Psychology Taylor University I am deeply grateful for the people who have contributed to my formation and education in so many ways. I owe so much to the patients in North Philadelphia. Chester. San Crist6bal Venezuela who allowed me to learn from their illnesses. I am thankful to my many teachers: lecturers, attending , residents, fellow students for their time and instruction. Many thanks to Suja, Diane. Sandra. Adaobi, Sam. Anne. Lynae. Denis, and many other dear friends for the good times interspersed with cathartic grumbling, and for generally being strong shoulders to lean upon. Respect and gratitude to those at Temple whose caring and gracious attitudes made every day more pleasant: Miriam. Derrick. Sam. and Melvin among others. Thanks to my family for their help and understanding. Gracias a la familia a la cual me uni cuando me case con Gabriel: a Claire. Ignacio, mis queridas cunadas (y Jeff y Marcelo), Francisco Javier, y todos los tios y lias por su amor y su apoyo. Above all. I’m grateful for my husband and companero, Gabriel Ignacio Chacon Frechon, who is aptly named after an angel and a saint, and never fails to pick up the slack. 46 Temple University School of medicine Joel Mason Chang, M.D. Sugar Land. Texas B.S. Biologg James fTiadison University I want to say thank you to Mom. Dad, Maggie, Stephen. Jessie, and Josie. and especially to Annie. Your love and support means everything to me. 2007 Skull I 47 Weili Chang, M.D. Beijing, China B.fl. Biochemistry LUellesley College 48 Temple University School of medicine Faisal Chawla, M.D. Faisal CKawIa M.D. 2007 Skull I 49 Patrick P. Cheatle, M.D. 50 Temple Unii ersity School of medicine Tony Chow, M.D. 2007 SWull I 51 Michael P. Chu, M.D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Uillanova University To my family, thank you all for your love and support, you have all enabled me to achieve more than I could hope. To all my friends at Temple, thanks for all of the good times, the shared defeats and triumphs. I will always keep these memories close to me. And a special thanks to Michelle, my one love and true companion. My life would not be the same without you. 52 Temple University School of fhedicine Philip Y. Chuang, M.D. Philip Y Chudnft M.D. 2007 SKuii 53 Monica Joohee Chun, M.D. Seoul. Korea B.S. Psychology Syracuse University I would like to thank Sean for standing by me all these years and never letting me get down. I love you. I would also like to extend a very special thanks to my family. Mom. Dad and Steve, for all their support. THANKS! “Miracles happen everyday 54 ! Temple University School of medicine Brian Civic, M.D. LUescosuille Pennsgluania B.S Engineering Uniuersitg of Pittsburgh rn.o. 2007 SM 55 Jonathan Cosley. M.D. 56 I Temple University School of ftledicine Frederick Timothy Conlin, M.D. ftujL LUest Springfield, rtiassachusetts B.S. Biology University of ITiassachusetts 2007 SMI 57 58 Temple Uniuersity School of fTtedicine Rishi Dave, fl.D. Yardleg. Pennsgluania B.S. Biologg Economics Boston Uniuersitg B 2007 S'ajII 59 Mitzie-Ann Tamika Davis, M.D. Kingston. Jamaica B.S. Biology Swarthmore College ■'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and don’t depend on your own understanding Put the Lord first in everything and He will direct your path”(Prov. 3:4,5). This is the motto I have lived by for all my life and it became even more profound and important over the last four years. Firstly, thank you God for fulfilling my dream. Thank you to my mom. and best friend for her unconditional love and support and for telling me early that I would be a doctor. To my beloved G- grandma you are my spiritual supporter. Marissa and Marsha-Gail. my two beautiful sisters thanks for being the best ever. To my extended family, aunts, uncles, and other family friends I will be forever grateful for your support. Special thanks to the Mattison’s for making me apart of your family and always feeding me. Congratulations to the class of 2007- well deserved! Ann my laughing buddy I’m grateful for your friendship. Finally, to my inner circle Nadia, Joyce and Terrence you kept me grounded, laughing and appreciative for friends like you. Sincerely. Mitzie-Ann Davis M.D. 60 II Temple University School of medicine Matthew Colin Dayno, M.D. MaHKew Colm Da no M.D. horthampton. massachusetls BA Biologg Latin American Studies Colorado College 2007 Skill I' 61 Samuel Deloia, M.D. 62 Temple Uniuersity School of medicine 2007 Skull 63 Amy 3o Diplacido. M.D. Erie. Pennsylvania B.S. Physics Duquesne University 64 Temple University School of medicine Alexis Donneys, M.D. 2007 Skull 65 IIV.' 66 Temple University School of medicine Brian Doyle, M.D. Poslgn, Pennsgluania B.fl. Chemistrg Biochemistrg La Salle Uniuersifg 2007 SMI 67 3. Andrew Dziewlt li.D. LUesI Chester, Pennsylvania BA neuroscience University of Pennsylvania I would like to thank the people in my life who helped me the most get through the past four years. First, I would like to thank my mother and father for always being there to listen. Next, I would like to thank my fellow' med school friends who, due to the alphabet, met in anatomy lab on the first day of med school: Rick, Fowler, Nicole, Shaden, and Rishi. Together we shared an entire row of Kresge A then B, lunches in the mezzanine. study sessions at Penn, rounds of golf, rounds of drinks and so many wonderful laughs that made this whole process memorable. I will never forget you guys. Finally, I owfe a world of thanks and love to my girlfriend, Jen. Thank you for dealing with my crazy schedule, my crazy studying and my overall craziness. 1 could not have done this without your support, advice, strength and love. I promise to love you forever and never leave your side. 68 Temple Uniizersitg School of ftiedicine Shaden Eldakar-Hein, M.D. Endicott. W zw York B.S. Pre-medicine Penn State Uniuersitg “What the mind doesn't know, the eyes can't see” Thanks to Mama, who remains my continuing support and strength through life and will always be my best friend and hero. Thanks to my big brother for being such a great father figure and friend, and to my twin brother for all his support. Thanks to Nick for being you and always standing by me. My family has been such a great inspiration for me and I can't thank them enough for everything they have done for me. 1 feel truly blessed to have them in my life. Thanks to all my friends who got me through, especially Nicole and all the PSU gang. 2007 Skull 69 70 Temple University School of ITiedicine MJ Elaine Fan, M.D. Cherry hill. Heiv Jersey B.A Economics University of Pennsylvania 2007 SKull 71 72 Temple Unii ersitg School of medicine Lara Feulner, M.D. 2007 SWull 73 74 II Temple University School of medicine 2007 Skull 75 Mary Nichole Fontanella, M.D. LUest Chester. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology LUidener University Thanks to everyone who made the past four years such a great adventure, and best of luck! 76 Temple University School of medicine John Roy Fowler, M.D. Erie. Pennsylvania B.S. Chemistry The Ohio State University I would like to thank my parents for making it possible to pursue my dreams in life. 1 would especially like to thank my wife. Amy. for all of her love and support and for being the most wonderful wife a man could ask for. 2007 Skull I 77 Ryan C. Gibbons. M.D. Drexel hill. Pennsylvania BA Spanish Franklin marshall College 78 Temple Unii ersity School of medicine Claire Giancola, M.D. Claire Gloria M.D. 2007 Skull Amy Lynn Goldbeck. M.D. Philadelphia. Pennsgluania B.fl. Biologg Cornell Uniuersitg fWty Goldbeck M.D. 80 Temple Unii ersity School of medicine Ralph Gonzalez. fl.D. 2007 Skill I 81 Timothy Gorrill, h.D. 82 II Temple Una ersitvj School of medicine Ui ouA,6mv XL Megan M. Graybill, M.D. fTliddletoLun. Pennsylvania B.S. Premedicine Penn State University And who can resist a cheesy yearbook dedication? Not after so much time. work, and money! First, to say thanks to the fantastic people I've met over the last few years-1 will be honored to call you colleagues Flunks for being there in good times, in bad times, and. well, on those months of surgery. 1 love your openness, your good humor, and each and every drama (both domestic and abroad). Of course, thanks to the “fun-in-dysfunctional bunch that, by blood or by chance. I am so lucky to have consider me one of their own. There is no possible way to do this without people giving me the love, advice, support, tolerance. freedom that you all have over the years. Schnuggs. d. and my seester-1 know it was occasionally flat-out putting up with me. And finally, to Bob. for being there with me. being there for me. being so incredibly patient with me (or faking it very, very well). Love you all so much! Cheers to whatever comes next. Almost anything you do will seem insignificant but it is very important that you do it...You must be the change you wish to sec in the world. -Mahatma Gandhi We can do no great things, only small things with great love. -Teresa of Calcutta 2007 Skill I 83 Matthew Porter Grimaldi, M.D. Tobghonno. PennsgliAania B.S. fTiicrobiologg Biologg Uniuersitg of lOLua 84 3 Temple Urnuersity School of ITiedicine Douglas Gugger, M.D. liuntingdon Ualley. Pennsylvania B.S. Communications Boston University I want to thank my dad for always having the patience to explain things to me, my mom for always being interested, my wife for all her love and understanding, and my brothers for keeping me humble. 1 love you guys and couldn't have done it without you. 2007 SWuif 85 Angela Gupta. M.D. Downingtoum. Pennsylvania B.S. Chemistry Bryn (Tiou;r College I just want to thank my family and friends who have been so supportive. I couldn't have done it with out you. Love you always. 86 i Temple Uniuersity School of medicine Sara Habte, M.D. fTiiami. Florida B.S. Biologg Uniuerisitg of rniami I thank God for guiding and protecting me throughout this journey. The love, support, and encouragement given from my Khyri. family, and friends will never be forgotten. Another chapter has come to an end. A new beginning awaits. 2007 SMI� 87 Dina Halegoua-DeMarzIo, M.D. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Uillanova University Life is a series of collisions with the future: it is not the sum of what we have been, but what we yearn to be. -Jose Ortega y Gasset To my Parents, 1 am so thankful for all of your love and support. I would be nothing without you. Thank you for always being my biggest fans. I love you so much. 1 hope I continue to make you proud. To my Husband. You have always been my rock. I have always been able to count on you. Thank you for always standing by my side and having confidence in me. I love you. To my Brothers. You have been my inspiration! From you I have learned to never give up. Thank you for being great brothers. GOOD LUCK to the entire Class of 2007 and Thank you to the entire Temple family. jii w . HcJa MbOk. “ 88 Temple Unityersity School of medicine dtyUu UY£. UomIuj ' £! ■ Colleen Marie Hanley, M.D. Scranton. Pennsylvania BA Biology Gettysburg College To my family and friends- Thank you for all of your love and support throughout the years. Love. Colleen 2007 Skull 89 Christine Herb, M.D. Pittsburgh. Pennsgluanio B.S. Biologg flllegheng College I want to thank my amazing husband, wonderful family, and all of my friends for always supporting me and encouraging ine along the way. 1 would not be the person 1 am today without any of you. I love all of you. I dedicate all of my hard work and my degree to my father. I know he is always close by. I cannot believe how fast the last four years have gone by but 1 am excited to begin the next part of the journey. Congratulations and good luck to the Class of 2007. 90 Temple University School of medicine Lauren Hersh, M.D. 2007 Skill 91 Nicole Hickey. M.D. 92 Temple Uniwzrsity School of ITVzdicine 2007 SMI I 93 ____________________________Albert Huang. h.D. ftlountaintop, Pennsylvania B.S. Chemistry B.fl. Philosophy University of Pittsburgh First and foremost, a special thank you to my parents. You have supported me in so many ways and without whom I would definitely be elsewhere in life. To my brother and my hui. may your future be happy and successful. Additionally. I can't forget the kids 1 met when school first started, those punks at 170 gay, and Sunday nights with desperation, grey, and some girls. Lastly, to my Sophia - despite all the stress and aggravation of school, it was worth it because I found you. Painful as it is. I'll see you all in the real world. -al 94 Temple University School of medicine Michael Philip Hurley, M.D. Colorado Springs. Colorado B.fl. Biologg Uniuersitg of Uermont I would like to give a special thank you to my amazing wife, Katie. Who could have imagined that when we started dating when we were 16 years old we would be where we are now? From all of the ups and downs through the years 1 wake up each day thinking how lucky I am to be able to have you by my side. 1 love you very much and here’s to many more journeys in the future. 1 would also like to thank my family and friends for their support. 1 would not have been able to make it this far without you all. Love. Mike 2007 Skull 95 Ann Okemena Igbre, M.D. Tulsa. Oklahoma B.S. health and Sports Sciences University of Oklahoma fTi.P.h. Temple University “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in alt your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6 O- M- p. First. I would like to thank my Savior. Jesus Christ, because without His strength I could accomplish nothing. I pray He continues to direct my path. To my family: You have been my strength support during tin's journey. Thank you so much for all your prayers, words of encouragement unconditional love. I love you appreciate all you have done for me. To my friends: God has blessed me with your fricndships.Thank you for cheering me through the good times and supporting me through the hard times. 96 II Temple University School of ffiedicine If I could I would But you’re with him now it'd do no good I should have fought him But instead I let him I let him take it Where the sunbeams end and star lights begin How a man decides what’s right for his own life - The Flaming Lips Aman Jalali, M.D. media. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Penn State University I thought I was smart I thought I was right I thought it better not to fight I thought there was a virtue in always being cool So it came time to fight I thought I'll just step aside And that the time w ould prove you wrong And that you would be the fool I don't know where the sunbeams end and the star lights begin It’s all a mystery Oh to fight is to defend If it's not now then tell me when Would be the time That you would stand up and be a man For to lose I could accept But to surrender 1 just wept And regretted this moment Oh that 1.1 was the fool I don't know where the sunbeams end and the star lights begin It's all a mystery And I don't know how a man decides what's right for his own life It's all a mystery 'Cause I'm a man not a boy And there are things you can't avoid You have to face them When you're not prepared to face them 2007 Skull u 97 Jill Bishop Johnson, M.D. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.S. Pre-rfiedical Studies Bob Jones University 6. 98 I Temple University School of medicine Derek Jones, M.D. Uillanoua. Pennsgluania BA Literature Film Studies [TicKenna College It's been a long, interesting road to get to this point in life. I’ve been lucky enough to have gone down several different roads before choosing medicine as a career. 1 enjoyed each one. each was challenging in its own way, but none quite like this. In the past, most adventures were alone. This one would not have been possible if my parents had not made it a possibility. For that, and for so much more, 1 owe them an un-repayable debt (literally). Mom and Dad, you have supported me at ever)’ turn in life and I can’t properly express in words how much that means to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love you with all my heart. Now if I can get residency out of the way. I’ll get back to living a life with the ones 1 love instead of spending all my time with my nose in a book ;) P.S. Ricker. I couldn't have asked for a better roommate or friend - it was great going through Med school with you buddy. 2007 SImJ ! 99 Albert Jung. M.D. Radnor. Pennsylvania B.S.. m.Sf.. Ph.D. Johns hopKins University 100 Temple Uniu� ersity School of medicine James kashanian, M.D. Clark. f zw Jersey B.S. Biomedical Engineering Rutgers Uniuersity 2007 Skull 101 Caroline katzen. M.D. 102 II Temple Unii ersity School of fftedicine 2007 Skill 103 104 Temple University School of fTtedicine Joseph kihoon Kim. M.D. Yardley. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Naverford College “I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.’’-Psalms 121:1-2. First I want to thank God for sustaining me thus far and giving me a vision through medicine. Next, for my parents who taught me more than any medical textbook or rotation ever could...thank you for all your prayers, love, teachings, and shared memories... I love you all dearly. For my brother James... I’m so proud of who you’ve become...continue to live for God and let Him guide your path...I love you bro. For my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who also stood by me...thank you. Thank you friends from Haverford College, Imago Dei fellowship. BCPC. and Pittsburgh for being an encouragement in my trek through medical school. To Eric Hyung, thank you for being a friend and great brother in Christ. Pastor Kang. Helen smn. and Deacon Chris, thank you for the words of encouragement and friendship. I’m done booyah!!! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”-Psalms 136:1. 2007 SMI 105 Vinay Ullal kini, M.D. Aurora. Colorado B.S. Chemistrg historg Rice Uniuersitg An apple a day keeps the doctor away. 106 Temple University School of medicine Chamonix Kinimaka Anke, M.D. Honolulu. Maujaii B.S. Biology San Diego State University 2007 Skull I 107 Carli Kllnghoffer. M.D. 108 Temple University School of fTvedtcine Paul korc. M.D Irvine. California BA ITiolecular Cell Biology University of California. Berkeley 2007 Skull! 109 Dana M. kretschman. M.D. Lonsdale. Pennsylvania BA Biology University of Delaware 110 II Temple University School of fttedicine Robert Scott Lang. M.D. Jamison. Pennsylvania B.S. Oenetics Developmental Biology Penn Slate University 2007Skull I 111 Aydin Abyar Lathari, M.D. HeLutoLun. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Temple University Mom and dad. thank you for your support, always. To my friends, I thank you for the encouragement and the memories. Most of all, to my lovely wife, I thank you for all that you have done for me, for showing me how to be a better person. Together w e can do anything. The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease. - William Osier 112 II Temple University School of ftiedicine James Lee, fl.D. To es Lee M.D. 2007 Skuili 113 Sophia S. Li, M.D. Upland. California B.S. Biology hai erford College I want to thank my family and friends for all their love and support. Mom and Dad, The list is endless for what you’ve done for me. I thank you for all of it. Karin. Thanks for being the best big sister a little sister could ask for. Al. You always make me smile. Thanks for getting me through. 114 Temple University School of NTedicine Aarti L Shevade, M.D. ftiedia Pennsylvania B.fl. Political Science Penn State University toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable.” - Helen Keller As I reflect on these last four years I know' I could never have done this w ithout the support of friends and family. My dear loving family, your unconditional love is every thing to me. You have seen me through many difficult times and you have been there through every moment right by my side. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing family. My friends, we have so many shared memories, ones that I will alw ays cherish. I never expected to fomi such strong friendships during the past few years. I have come to realize that becoming a physician requires so much more than the efforts of a solitary person. It is with the love of so many others that we have all reached this point in our lives. My wonderful husband, you are my continual inspiration. You have helped me through every single step of this journey and I would not be here if it wasn’t for you. Vikas, you bring so much joy and laughter into my life. Thank you for always reminding me what is important in life. 2007 Skull 115 Jason Matthew Lucas. M.D. Dunuuoody. Oeorgia B.S. Biology Emory Uniuersity mm m.fl. Boston Uniuersity 116 1! Temple Unii ersity School of ffiedicine Stella Luo, M.D. Oauigsburg. Pennsylvania B.S. Psychology Uirginia Commonwealth University Just wanted to send a big thank you to my friends and family; without you. these four years would not have flown by like they have. Mom and Dad - you provided constant support, encouragement, and love. There wasn’t one moment when you doubled me. even when I doubted myself. Betsy - my fellow piglet in crime, we both know how tough this would have been for me without you to commiserate. You are an amazing role model and my best friend. Kyle - I really love that I could always call you for advice or just to tell you some nerdy story. Thanks for remaining so close even when you lived so far away. Mike - the peanut gallery, you always had so many little pearls of wisdom for me. and I hate saying that you were always right! Pam and Geeta - you’ve shared every aspect of my last four years, and your constant friendship is something I've come to depend on. You've pulled me through some rough times, and you’ve also given me some of my best memories here. To all my other friends - you know who you arc - my experience here wouldn't have been the same without you. Thank you. 2007 Skull 117 118 II Temple University School of medicine David Mane, M.D. David Ma e M.D. 2007 SXull 119 Aaron Vid hares, M.D. Finkeyville. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Penn State University A thanks to all my family and friends that have supported me through this journey. And a special thanks to my wife, for without her none of this would have been possible. 120 Temple University School of medicine Michael Howell Marino, M.D. t 2. horth Branford. Connecticut B.fl Pieuroscience University of Delaware I can still clearly remember the day that 1 received a telephone call offering me a place at Temple University Medical School. Looking back over the last four years, I can't believe all the changes that have taken place in my life. 1 can honestly say that I have no regrets, and 1 am just as enthusiastic about my future now. as I w as four years ago when 1 started school. Thanks to Ankur’s housing ad that mentioned the word “sports” about five times, I luckily found the best, and most unique, group of roommates and friends. I will truly miss all of you. and despite the fact so many of our group want to leave the area. I hope we stay in touch for a very long time. I w ant to thank Dana for all her hard work on this yearbook and for being a great friend. Thank you Mom. Dad, and Jenn for your un-ending support. Without my family 1 would never have been where I am now. I want to thank Brooke for reintroducing fun into my life, and making me smile -1 love you. 2007 Skull l 121 Leonard Leon Mason 111, tl.D. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania BA Anthropology MoLvard University Finally. I have reached the finish line. It is has been a long, grueling four years. However, I have learned and gained so much. From memorizing pathology to learning how to present a patient, the Class of 2007 continued toward the daily struggle of understanding medicine. Quickly. I became aware it would take an entire community to help me reach my goal. Here are a couple of words for those people. Parents: Thank you for having unconditional love for me. Mom. you instilled in me that God was always on my side and 1 just have to believe in HIM at all times. Dad, you showed me how to be a real man. I love you both. Brother: Thanks for all of your support. You are one of my best friends. We have to continue to make Mom and Dad proud. Remember what I said. “All we have is each other . Fiancee: The love of my life. My angel. When nobody understood what I was going through, you were there to provide me a shoulder to cry on. Thank you for being so understanding. Family members: Thank you. Having a family that loves you like mine is priceless. 122 Temple University School of medicine Christopher Matsko, M.D. 2007 SKutl 123 Matthew C Meyer, M.D. 124 Temple Uniu� ersify School of medicine 'favjul A ■ Hv. Pamela A. Mlrsky. h.D. Elkins Park. Pennsylvania BA English University of Pennsylvania To my friends-1 never imagined 1 would meet such a wonderful group of people. You are all truly amazing individuals and 1 thank you so much for all of the good times and good talks. You were always there to cheer me up or to keep me smiling. through lectures, exams, rotations and all the many, many life obstacles (or. shall we say, adventures) that arose. To my family- How could I ever have survived these past four years without you? Your unconditional love and support means more to me than you know. I love you and immensely appreciate all you have done for me! 2007 SMI - 125 Jawaad Mohammed Mohiuddin, M.D. Huntingdon Ualley. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Digital Art fTlinor Temple University Much thanks to my parents, extended family, friends, colleagues, clinicians, and educators for all their guidance and support- I am indebted to you all. Seek medical treatment, for God has not created an illness except that He also has created its cure. - tradition of Prophet Mohammed “There's a superman in all of us (1999) 126 Temple University School of medicine Abigail Kate Myers, M.D. hershey. Pennsylvania B.S. Biological Sciences University of Pittsburgh No good doctor makes it completely on their own. It takes a village to train and form a doctor. So after four years of medical school. I would like to pay tribute to my village. My parents are the two people 1 admire most in this world. They have somehow managed to instill in me and provide me with everything I have ever needed to live my life and go after my dreams. When 1 doubt. I only have to look to them to find my way. My sister. Meghan, is always proud of me even when I haven’t done anything praiseworthy. My best friend Lisa, w ho knows me better than I know myself, has been a constant source of optimism and laughter over these 4 years. Annct is the friend I hoped to find but thought 1 never w'ould. She is the true definition of a friend: selfless, wise, and only ever sees the best in me. Finally, 1 am grateful to the West Penn Hospital family: fellow medical students. doctors, nurses, and patients w ho took the time to teach me something and believed in me. “Strangers...are just family you have yet to come to know.”—Mitch Albom 2007 Skill 127 128 S Temple University School of ffiedicine Stephen V. Nalbach. Jr„ h.D. Levittoivn. heiu York B.S. Psychobiology Binghamton University As I reflect back on where I have come from and where I am going, two words continue to arise: Thank You! Thank you Temple, for being the only institution willing to take a chance on such a non-traditional applicant. I hope the gamble paid off! The professors staff have demonstrated a sincere concern for students go above beyond to help. Thank you Mom. every thing I am is because of you. Words can not bring justice to all that you have done for me throughout my life. Thank you Dad. just hearing the words, son you make me proud justifies all of my efforts. Thank you Keith and MelissR, your support kept me going when others had abandoned me. Thank you Dr. Weaver. I cannot express how grateful I am for your tremendous help. Your passion and work ethic is something I aspire to emulate. Thank you Dr. Harbison, you are an exceptional role model and an outstanding mentor. Thank you Dr. Goldberg, your encouragement and teaching were a remarkable influence. Most of all. I have to thank my soul male Nicole. My world has not been the same since you entered my life. 1 love you! 2007 Skull I 129 Jordan Lee Newmark, M.D. fTTerion. Pennsylvania B.S. Psychology University of fTiaryland. College Park To my family, your support has been a blessing through these 4 years. Mom. 1 cannot thank you enough. School has made me a doctor, but you made me a physician. Dad. you are so wise, and always gave me the most practical advice. Lauren, my Sister, thank you for keeping me grounded and giving me confidence. 1 love you all very much. To my best friends. Josh and Ish. I could not have completed this journey without you. In the life of a young man, the most essential thing for happiness is the gift of family and friendship. -Sir William Osier 130 Temple Unii ersify School of ITTediane David Ni, M.D. Silver Spring. Maryland B.S. Biochemistry fTiolecular Biology Uniuersity of fTiaryland. Baltimore County For ihe occasional updates - check out: http: www.friend-ster.com dnister It's been a swell four years. One has to wonder what Anatomy be like without Group 35 (comprising of Adobe, Lee. Vince, and Gary-Wayne?) Pathophysiology without Powerpoint or smart” classrooms? One’s sanity without Mary. Joel, and whoever else sat in that part of the lecture hall? West Penn without my fellow exiles? Life without Blackboard? Nonetheless. I’ve included “happy” pictures which are in no way comprehensive or exclusive; 1 don’t even remember which ones 1 picked. So long, and best of luck to everyone with residency! 2007 SMI 131 Kathryn O'Donnell, M.D. K ttajn O'Dcnnell M.D. 132 II Temple University School of rHedicine Shade Ogunro, MD. DeSoto. Texas B.A. Biochemistrg French Uniuersitg of Texas at Austin SKode. O urro M.D. 2007 Skull I 133 Michelle Elizabeth Olsheski. M.D. Paupack. Pennsylvania B.S. neuroscience Brown University My family has been a guiding force throughout my life. My lime in medical school was no exception. No amount of thanks can relay how much I appreciate their continuous love and support. To my family, old, new and soon-to-be. thank you. tea? 134 Temple University School of medicine UcheOnuoha, M.D. Lansdoujne. Pennsgluania Hursing B.S.h. UniL;ersitg of Pennsgluania - For by Him all things were created.. .all things were t reared by hint and fur Hint Christ is before all things and in Him all things hold together Col 1:16 First of all. Lord 1 thank You for your Loving kindness and faithfulness that has led me into and sustained me through medical school. In all things Lord, you were my anchor and my rock. I entrust the road beyond to You. my future and purpose is secure in You. Daddy and Mummy, thanx a million for all your love, support, and encouragement. I could not have come this far without both of you. Barbara, thanks for your love, support and provisions Ogonna. Chiamaka. Onyinyc. Oge. Chiko. Tobe. Eby Chinelo. Odcra unu cmeka. dalu maka ihe nile. Unu bu ezigbo umu nwanne mara mma. Hey Tumbu. Antonu. L'duak. we made it! Praise God! Thanx Pastor Tony. Aunty Gladys. Pastor Fumni Obilana. Uncle Tope Obilana. Pastor Esan and Pastor Kcmi Esan. Aunty Orodc. Onyinyc. Obiagcli. Emilie. Marianne. Chinckwu. Eliada. L’chc Uchc thanx for all the prayers and encouragement RCCG. GCC and PENN gang, thanx for all your support and prayers. I love you all and GOD BLESS! 2007 Skull 135 John M. Oshlick. M.D. Erie. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Cannon University 136 II Temple UniL rsity School of medicine 2007 Skill 137 Joseph Panaro, M.D. 138 Temple University School of fftedicine Sandeep Pandit, M.D. Bristol. Connecticut B S. Biology Brandeis University 2007 Skull 139 140 H Temple Unii ersity School of (Tiedicine Tejas Parikh, fl.D. Thanks Mom. Dad. Ne. and Ameesh for all your help and support over the years. I would not be here without it. 2007 Skull I 141 Wendy Carmen Parnell, n.D. Dallas. Texas B.S. neuroscience Behavioral Biologg Emorg Umversitg 142 Temple Universitg School of medicine Sarah N. Perman, n.D. Chicago. Illinois B.S molecular Biology flfro-flmerican Studies University of Wisconsin - madison m.S. Pathology University of Illinois - Chicago 2007 SKull 143 Carmen Petraglia. M.D. 144 Temple Unii ersity School of ITiedicine Asani L Phillips, M.D. Brooklyn. Pietu York B.fl. Biology 6 Chemistry SUPiY - Potsdam Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us. but by the altitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst. a spark that creates extraordinary results. I would like to thank all those who have been instrumental in both my academic career and my life: those who always had a positive attitude no matter the situation. Most of all I would like to thank and give praises to the one who brought me into this world and has always been a pillar of support, my mom. 2007 Skull I 145 Bryan James Platt, M.D. York. Pennsylvania B.S Chemistry Biochemistry Albright College Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest. - Mark Twain Life is unknowable. Always give it a chance to shake your soul and upend reality. - Peggy Noonan Dear Mom: camp is great. Send guns.” - Newspaper cutout on Trauma Chief Resident call room door at Temple Hospital. Good luck and Godspeed to all my classmates! Listen: there is a hell of a good universe next door. Let’s go. -e. e. cummings 146 II Temple University School of medicine Guillermo Portillo, M.D. Dallas. Texas BA Biologg Classics Brown University La vida es como la espuma, por eso hay que darse como el mar. -Luisa. Y Tu Mamd Tambien Q[ a 1 1 0 PoH-.'H 2007 SWull I 147 Stephanie Marie Pouch, M.D. Clbington. Pennsylvania B.fl Biochernistry rHolecular Biology Comparative Linguistics franklin fTiarshall College You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” KahIil Gibran. The Prophet Thank you. Mom and Dad, for all of your love, support, and encouragement. Words cannot begin to express how much you mean to me, and without you. I would not be where I am today. Alison, you continue to be a daily source of inspiration and pride, and I am looking forward to the day when I will be working together with my sister and best friend. Salma Rahimi, h.D. Kabul. Afghanistan B.S. Biology Shippensburg University Sc IT). rnolecular rnicrobiology and Immunology. Johns MopKins 2007 SKull I 149 Robert L. Rankin 3r.. h.D. Eldersburg. PDaryland B.S. Biochemistry University of Maryland. College Park I, Robert Rankin. being of unsound mind and god-like body, declare this to be my Senior Will, and hereby bequeath to the persons named below the following... to Steve T - a permanent (and safe) parking space for your car on Park Ave.; to Matt T a case of beer to lie drank on the Starbucks parking lot; to Asani P a denial cap and a bottle of water to keep inside your car; to Karen S my roommate; to Stella L - one giant pizza steak hoagie; to Len M - one free excuse for why you can t hang out: to Sam S - newspapers to lay down on the floor of your closet; to Guillermo P - a Nintendo Gamecube with Mariokart Dou-bleDash; to Chris R - extra presents when you play Guillermo’s Mariokart: to Jon P - a cooler Prelude (black with a big spoiler and sweet system); to Monica D - my softball equipment: to Nelson T - a tennis racket; to Nicole H - a shelter to hide from surgery residents; to Scully - an authentic Cuban cigar; and to the rest of the Class of 2007 my sincere thanks for helping to make these last four years the best of my life. 150 Temple UniuersitM School of ITiedicine Rachel Raphael, M.D. Cap-Maitien. Haiti B.S. Biology Florida memorial University 2007 Skui. 151 152 j! Temple Uniuersitg School of fTiedicine Christopher Esteban Richardson, M.D. Fremont. California B.S. fTiolecular. Cell Developmental Biology UCLfl Thanks to those of you who helped me get this far: my loving family and my dearest friends. To the rest of you. if you're lucky enough to do well, it's your responsibility to send the elevator back down. And to be brave enough to try. 2007 Skull 153 John M. Richmond. M.D. Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania B.S. Science Penn State University 154 Temple Uniuersity School of medicine Alexander Rilling, M.D. Sellersville. Pennsylvania B.fl. Biological Basis of Behavior University of Pennsylvania 2007 Skull 155 Mark Wayne Rogers, M.D. Springfield. Oregon B.S. Zoologg Brigham Young University “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” -Thomas A. Edison Thank you to all those who helped me get to where 1 am. and who will help me get to where I am going, I love you all. 156 Temple Unii ersity School of medicine Lauren hope Rothkopf, fl.D, Lomt a W. Ro-tKkop-f M.D. Ambler. Pennsylvania BA English Johns Mopkins University 2007 Skull B 157 VladimjLRubinshteyn, MJ). 158 Temple University School of medicine Julia DiSabatino Ryan, M.D. Kennett Square. Pennsgluania B.S. Kinesiologg Penn State Uniuersitg -What is Success? To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty: To find the be%t in others: To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition: To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived: This is to have succeeded. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Mom. Dad. Jacie. Cory. Andrew Lindsey - Thank you for your patience, your support, and your faith in me. Taylor - Mini-me, you are a constant source of inspiration for me. Spending time with you has helped me to keep life in perspective. Sisters by chance...friends by choice. Joe - My best friend and love of my life. I think half of my M.D. should be yours because 1 don't think I would have made it without you! You ulways know the right thing to say to make me laugh. 1 love you to pieces. Nancy - Your friendship has meant so much to me. I always love our marathon conversations on hubbies, bubies. Peds. and of course, the best deals on Michael Kors shoes! I can't wait to see what the next chapter brings for us! Best of luck...and thank you for always being there for me. XOXO. Jenn, Leila. Bn. Diana. Alex - You're the best girlfriends I could ask for I love you guys! Class of 2007 - Best of luck.. .it's been a great 4 years! 2007 Skull I 159 Jeremiah 3ames Sabado. M.D. Lancaster. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Pennsylvania State University 160 Temple University School of medicine Suja Maria Sakas-tin M.D. Suja Maria Sabastin, M.D. heiv York D zw York B.fl Biology. SUHY- Binghamton m.S. microbiology. Jefferson University This has been an incredible experience. 1 thank God for the opportunity to come to Temple and work with such amazing people. I also thank my family which has always supported me, in particular my mother who is my inspiration and my strength. I especially want to thank my husband. Blitz, whose love and encouragement have sustained me through the years. 2007 SMI I 161 162 Temple University School of Tfiedicine Christian Samuelson, M.D, CKris-tuon Samuelson M.D. If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you But make allowance for their doubting too. If you can wait and not be tired by waiting. Or being lied about, don't deal in lies. Or being hated, don’t give way to hating. And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise... If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue. Or walk with kings—nor lose the common touch. If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you: If all men count with you. but none too much. If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds worth of distance run. Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it. And - which is more - you’ll be a Man. my son! (R.K.) GOD. grant me the Serenity to accept the things 1 cannot change Courage to change the things I can. and the Wisdom to know the difference. To my friends and family: You have always meant so much to me. Thank you. I love you all so much. 2007 Skill 163 Christopher Michael Sanders, M.D. Pottsville. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Saint Joseph's University Mom and Dad: Your selfless devotion and support has taught me a lesson not only essential as a physician but also as a human being; that the man who forgets himself is himself never forgotten. I’ll never forget how hard you fought for all of us to get where we are. Matthew: You've been with me every step of the way. You've been my inspiration, my guarditin angel and you’ve looked out for me as only a brother could. Without you I wouldn't have had the strength to make it this far. Jeanette: Words cannot express how grateful I am to have you stand next to me. You’ve helped remind me what’s important through these years. You’ve supported me and understood me like no one else. I can’t wait to see where we go from here together. I love you. My Grandparents: Your example has taught me that nothing worth fighting for is ever easy. I just hope 1 studied hard” enough. My Friends: Thank you for laughing with me (and at me when my jokes aren’t funny) 164 II Temple University School of ITVedicine Matthew F. Sandusky. M.D. Camp hill. Pennsylvania B.S. Cell Biology Biochemistry Bucknell University I’d like to thank my parents for their guidance and support over the years. 1 can't imagine where I’d be without them. 2007 Skull I 165 Vikram Modur Sathyendra, M.D. Mooksett. hew Hampshire B.S. Biomedical Engineering Boston University 1 would like to thank my parents and my brother. Harsha. for their constant support. 166 Terrple Uniiyersity School of medicine 2007 Skull 167 168 Temple Unii ersity School of medicine Michael Sean Scully. M.D. Erie. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology fTiarymount University 2007 SauII 169 Tejal B. Shah, M.D. Houston. Texas B.S Biological Basis of Behauior Uniuersitg of Pennsgluania 170 Temple Uniuersity School of medicine Dana Lynn Shanis, M.D. Ambler. Pennsylvania B.S. human Development Cornell University BFTF: It was hard to doubt myself when I see my family, the three people who I admire and love more than anything, looking at me with such confidence and devotion. Thank you for always letting me know how much you believe in me, and how you will be there for me with support and a hug for the hard times along the way. 1 am constantly amazed at your capacity to love and to give. I feel so lucky to be part of this family. To my friends: Thanks for always making me smile... you have made this an exciting ride while showing me different ways to see the world. 2007 Skull 171 172 Temple Uniu rsity School of medicine Andrea Beth Shapiro, M.D. rnapleuuood. heiv Jersey B.S. Computer Science Rutgers University 2007 Sisull I 173 174 Temple University School of medicine 2007 Skull 175 Neena Kaur Singh, M.D. Albertson. hew; York B.A English Chemistry Temple University 176 I Temple Uniuersity School of medicine Karen Siren, M.D. [Tledford. D zuj Jersey mm Boston University Here we arc. trapped in the amber of the moment. That's life, that's what all the people say. You're nding high in April, shot down in May But I know I'm gonna change that tune. When I'm back on top. back on top in June. I said that's life, and as funny as it may seem Some people get their kicks, stompin' on a dream But I don't let it. let it get me dow n. 'Cause this fine of world it keeps spinning around I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate. A poet, a pawn and a king. I’ve been up and down and over and out And 1 know one thing: Each time I find myself, flat on my face. I pick myself up and get back in the race. ...'ll faut noire cultiver jardin —Voltaire's Candide 2007 Svsul! I 177 _______________Samuel John Slimmer. M.D. Orivigsburg. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Sainl Joseph's University I would like 10 dedicate this page to everyone who has helped me to achieve this life long dream. There are so many people to thank that 1 can not possibly mention everyone, but what you have done for me is not forgotten. To my mom and dad. thank you for all you have given me my entire life, I love you both. Dad. thank you for being an example of what a caring and competent physician is. To Mark, thank you for opening your home up to me while in school and for your friendship through all the years. To Dr. Bindie and all the laboratory staff at Pottsville Hospital, thank you for all your support over the last ten years. Lastly, thank you to all the faculty and staff at Temple University School of Medicine and their affiliates for teaching me how to be a physician. 178 Temple University School of medicine Ojjujj. auHaaJ K.. £ . Alexandra Smith, fl.D. Pittsburgh. Pennsgluania BA Biologg Brgn mawr College I would like to thank my family and friends for their constant support during my medical school experience. Specifically, 1 want to thank Jason for sacrificing his life in Pittsburgh to move to Philadelphia. and for dealing with the ups and downs on a daily basis. 1 would like to thank my parents. James and Debra, for keeping me focused, for always being excited about the little things, for listening and encouraging me. I want to thank my grandparents. Ted. Vera and Joan, who are always so interested in what 1 am doing and who never stop beaming with pride. I would also like to say thank you to my grandfather, Lester, who passed away during my third year. His absence is the only flaw in my graduation; however, his memory will always inspire me to be the best physician that 1 can be. I even want to thank my pugs. Vixen and Ashes, for knowing how to cheer me up after a rough day. Thank you all for everything you have done to help me obtain my medical degree. I love you and could not have done it without you. 2007 SKull I 179 Deneen Marie Spatz. h.D. Orefield. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Nonors Uillanova University 180 II Terrple University School of ITledicine 2007 Skull I 181 Alan C. Sun. h.D. Bayside. Hew York B.fl. Economics University of Pennsylvania I would like to thank my parents, brother, sister in-law. nephew and friends for all their love and support. I could not have done it without you. Congratulations class of 2007. I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors. 182 II T znnple Unii ersity School of fOedicine Brian Paul Swehia, M.D. liaure d z Orace fTiaryland B.S. Pre-ITledicine Bob Jones University I would like to thank some very special people for their love, support. and prayers during these last few years. To my wife. Knstan. thank you for being an amazing source of strength, love, and patience. Mom and Dad, thanks for all of your love, encouragement and your constant support. To my sisters, you guys are better than any brother ever could have been. Mom-mom and Pop. thank you for the prayers during every test and for your never-ending love and concern. Aunt Gayle and Aunt Lisa, thank you for your love and support all of these years. Thom and Denise, you have treated me like a son and I am for ever indebted to you for your hospitality and kindness. Jason and Jeff, your friendship has meant more to me than you guys can ever imagine. 1 would also like to thank all of my friends at Calvary Baptist Church for their encouragement and kindness to me and Kristan. Finally. thank you Lord for your continual goodness and mercy to me during the valleys and the peaks. I Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat. or drink. or whatsoever ye do. do all to the glory of God. 2007 Sis Nelson Tang, M.D. Mollis, heiu York B.S. Biology Saint John's University Nelson Ton M.D. 184 II Temple University School of medicine Kate Elizabeth Temme. M.D.___________________________________ Philadelphia. Pennsylvania B.S. nutritional Sciences human Development S Family Studies Cornell University Thank you to all the wonderful Temple faculty friends who gave me the courage support to stay in medical school despite my unexpected physical challenges. I am forever grateful for your part in my journey I am proud to be pan of such an incredible institution. Mom. Dad Julie- Thank you for lending me your legs when mine weren’t working...for supporting me. for believing in me. For giving me the strength to endure the challenges the love to enjoy the triumphs. 1 am so lucky. To Julie- We had gone far enough together to listen easily in the quiet spaces. -Brian Andreas. Thanks for being the best friend a sister could ever ask for. Dr. Uknis. Dr. Weinik. Mike Andy- Thank you for never forgetting the power of hope what a precious entity it is in the healing process. May 1 one day be as good to my patients as you have been to me. Matt- To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. Thank you for being...for believing...for traveling with me 26.2 miles farther than I ever thought I'd go again. You are the best thing to ever happen to the end of the alphabet, and by far the best thing that's ever happened to me. 2007 Skull I 185 Matthew Paulus Thomas, M.D. Phoenixville. Pennsylvania B.S Biomedical Sciences ITiCP Hahnemann University It is amazing that medical school is now behind me. It has always been a dream of mine to become a physician, and I could have never made it without the support and encouragement of my friends and family. To my lovely wife: you are the most beautiful, intelligent, caring, supportive woman in the world. Thank you for making me the happiest man on earth. Each and every day we are together I love you even more. This is your accomplishment as much as it is mine. To my parents: Thank you for life. Thank you for teaching me that I could do anything that I put my mind to. and thank you for always supporting me. I am the man 1 am today because of the both you. To my friends: You all ROCK!! Thanks for always being there to celebrate when things were great, to listen to me complain when they weren’t Thanks for helping me study helping me relax. Thanks for making me laugh for all the great times. Love you ALL.. You too Georgia J Here is to the Temple Med Class of 2007!!! Congratulations. 186 Temple University School of medicine Lard B. S. Hopson M.D. Lara Beth Schutsky Thompson, M.D. Lancaster. Pennsylvania B.S. Cell Biology Biochemistry BucKnell University The end of medical school... There were limes I thought this day would never come. 1 literally started a countdown at the end of third year, anticipating graduation day. Months changed to weeks changed to days changed to hours, all pointing towards that momentous and glorious event. Medical school is the hardest thing I have ever done, hands down. 1 feel the most amazing sense of accomplishment looking back over these four years. However. I do not want this to define me for the rest of my life. I want that same sort of satisfaction when I look at my family and friends, at my contributions to my community, and how 1 participate in the care of this world. Let us all strive so that this does not become our ultimate achievement. And let us not forget that the support of spouses, parents, children, friends. God. make even a dismal road palatable. To my husband. Bryan, you have brightened all of my days. I dream that I may do the same for you. To the Class of 2007. let us all move forward to a bigger and more incredible future. 2007 SMI I 187 188 Temple University School of ffiedicine Lauren C. Tomao, M.D. 2007 SMI Aaron N. Vanzanten, M.D. 190 Temple Uniuersity School of medicine Jordanna Mae Walker, M.D. LUest Finley. Pennsylvania B.S Biology Bethany College 2007 SMI I 191 Jodi Washinsky, M.D. Drums, Pennsylvania B.S. (Tiicrobiology Penn Slate University This degree would not have been possible without the love and support of my wonderful family. Thank you. Mom and Dad. with all my heart for being there for me and supporting me in everything I’ve done. 1 love you both so much and could have never done any of this without you. I also must thank my wonderful fiancee. Jason. You've been so caring and understanding through some very stressful times over the past few years. 1 love you and thank you for being you. Finally, I should also thank my brother, Michael. You will always be my best friend. I know 1 can count on you for love and support in any situation. Thank you all and I love you all very much! 192 Temple University School of rHedicine Lindsay Weinstein, M.D. 194 Temple Uniue sity School of medicine Esther Wong. M.D. hong Kong B.S Bioengineering University of Pennsylvania 2007 Skull I 195 Bethany Wortman. M.D. Jenkintoiun. Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Smith College To my family - Mom, Dad, Alison, Eric, Buzzy. Grandma Rita, Suzy and Bill - Thank you for your faith in me. Your support has meant so much to me. I feel so lucky to have all of you in my life. I hope I’ve made you proud. To my close friends - Ames. Mish, Hoi, San...Thank you so much for your patience, your understanding, your friendships, and your love. I am a better person for knowing all of you and I am so happy that you are all in my life. To my friends at Temple - You know who you are - Thank you for being true. Your integrity and honesty and compassion are amazing qualities. Thank you for your friendships. Temple was so much better because I met you. You are all going to be amazing doctors. In memory of Dr. Charles A. Tucker - my grandfather - a man who exemplified the best of humanity, humility, humor, and medicine. 196 Temple Unii ersity School of medicine Nelson M. vforfy M.D. Nelson Minhuey Yang, M.D. San Diego. California B.S. Biochemistry Cellular Biology University of California. San Diego Thank you's: Temple SOM AdCom- For giving me Ihe opportunity when everyone else chose not to. Adam- There's no way in hell I'd be here without you. Period. BDC- You guys are the greatest group of friends anyone could hope for. Free Pap smears all around! Can- For keeping me sane at work so I could do my apps. Deneen. Mary. Naomi- For making lecture worthwhile Meredith. Silvia. Cheryl. Jin- Just for being there. Val, Alex. Andrew, and Mike V.- For knowing how unrealistic “Full function until OHP is. To my wonderful wife Cristina: Life wouldn't be the same without you. I love you. My parents- For helping to fund this escapade. Stephanie- For knowing what I went through. Vicki Steven- For accepting me as their son-in-law. Jacques- For donating yourself to science. being my first patient 2007 SMI I 197 Matthew Zibelman, M.D. Lafayette Mill. Pennsylvania B.S. microbiology Penn Stale University To Temple—for giving me 4 memorable years I couldn't have imagined any other way. To my grandparents—whose endless energy, love spirit continue to inspire me. To my sister Kim—for laughing at me so I can laugh at myself. To my brother Chad now you are my idol. To my parents—you’ve given me boundless love, unwavering support, and a positive role model, but most importantly you have made me the person I have become. And finally to Kate—w ithout you my medical school experience, w-ouldn’t be so perfect. 198 Temple Uniu ersity School of ITiedicine stofHMjerUfe Funni S Most Likely to Be Famous —• Most Likely to Drop Out ot mcu. 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Jr i aiV '{ou Ct to lie � n bed ail day1 The cc-iEe- fated myself g av T) Wfadewdino owe ™TV lootff v a mean l 7licy aa outof foie wo tat Hieca few ia1 THE TWELVE-Y A£-OLD (Tlti tiCu tazcavicez ) - zzzn t xT B tevam X fone Studiec BELOW: Iordan Newmark. and Mike Ast chat with Dr. Sterling and Dr. Reeves. BELOW: Dr. Henderson demonstrates how simple microbiology is. BELOW: Faculty members watch Dean Daly speak at the Babcock Surgical Society’s Centennial Celebration. JTrWlO Back Row: Archana Sanjay, PhD, Thomas Marino, PhD, Fayez Safadi, PhD, Abdelkarim Sabri, PhD, Steven Popoff, PhD, Albert Lamperti, PhD, Victor Rizzo, PhD, Robert Boyd, PhD, Lynn Kirby, PhD, Arthur Washburn, PhD, Helen Pearson, PhD. Front Row: Mark Black, PhD, Laurie Paavola, PhD, Stephen Pilder, PhD, Emilia Oleszak, PhD, Judith Litvin, PhD, Brett Oxberry, PhD. Not Pictured: Joanne Orth, PhD, Carson Schneck, MD, PhD, Michael Speirs, PhD. Stephen Popoff, PhD Chairperson Anatomy Sc Cell Biology 206 Temple University School of medicine Physidldgy Ronald F. Tuma, PhD Chairperson Back Row: James P. Ryan, PhD, Ronald F. Tuma, PhD. Seated, Back: Satya P. Kunapuli. PhD, John S. Martin, PhD, Steven R. Houser. PhD, John Gaughan, PhD, Marla Wolfson, PhD. Front Row: Front: Steven P. Driska, PhD, Michael Autieri, PhD, Satoru Eguchi, MD, PhD, Doina Ganea, PhD. James L. Heckman, PhD. Not Pictured: Thomas H. Shaffer. PhD, Raul DeLaCadena, MD, William P. Santamore, PhD. 2007 Shu 207 BIOCHEMISTRY Acting Chairperson Back Row: Keith Latham, PhD, Jon K. de Riel, PhD, Scott Shore, PhD, Charles Grubmeyer, PhD, Parkson L-G Chong, PhD. Front Row: David Ash, PhD, Warren Masker, PhD, Dianne Soprano, PhD, James Burke, PhD, Jimmy Collins, PhD. Not Pictured: Danny Dhanasekaran, PhD, Kathleen Giangiacomo, PhD, Xavier Grana-Amat, PhD, Barbara Hoffman, PhD, Dan Liebermann, PhD, Elizabeth Moran, PhD, E. Premkumar Reddy, PhD, Barbara Stitt, PhD. 208 Temple University School of rnedicine MlCRGBIGLGGY 5c Immunglggy Patrick Piggot, PhD Chairperson Back Row: Alexander Tsygankov, PhD, Chris Platsoucas. PhD, Patrick Piggot, PhD, Bcttina Buttaro, PhD. Front Row: Toby Eiscnstein, PhD, Tracee Panetti, PhD, Marion Chan, PhD, Walter Long, PhD, Marc Monestier, MD. PhD. Not Pictured: Kenneth Cundy, PhD, Jay Hammel, PhD, Earl Henderson, PhD, Malgorzata Nieborowska-Skorska, MD, PhD, Leonard Pakman, PhD, Marina Rayevskaya, PhD, Arthur Schwartz. PhD, Kenneth Soprano, PhD, Norman Willett, PhD., Tomasz Skorski, MD, PhD, Artur Slupianek, PhD. 2007 Shull l 209 PHARMACOLDGY NaeJ. Dun, PhD Chairperson Back Row: Xiao-Feng Yang, MD, PhD, Michael Sirover, PhD, Martin Adler, PhD, Nae Dun, PhD, Alan Cowan, PhD, Barrie Ashby, PhD, James Daniel, PhD, Thomas Rogers, PhD, Ronald Tallarida, PhD, Eugen Brailoiu, MD, Michael Ruggieri, PhD. Front Row: James McEUigott, PhD, Hong Wang, MD, PhD, Ellen Unterwald, PhD, Concetta Harakal, PhD, Lee-Yuan Liu-Chen, PhD, Gabriela Brailoiu, MD. Not Pictured: George Kehner, PhD, Gerald Sterling, PhD. 210 Temple Uniuersitg School of medicine Pathdldgy Labdratdry Medicine Henry Simpkins, MD, PhD Chairperson Back Row: Matthew Hurford, MD, Steven Mechanic, MD, Hemant Parekh, PhD. Front Row: Jasvir Khuran3, MBBS, Susan Inniss, MD, John Wurzel, MD, Allan Truant. PhD. Not Pictured: Raghbir Athwal, PhD. Sow-Yeh Chen, PhD, Nahum Duker, MD, Bruce Goldman, MD, Yajue Huang, MD, PhD, Ming Jin, PhD, Stephen Leech. MBChB. PhD, Paul LoGrasso, DO, Gordon Pringle, PhD, DDS, Sally Rosen, MD, MFS, Carmen Sapienz3, PhD, Harvey Saskcn, MD, MPH, Henry Simpkins, MD, PhD, Charalambos Solomides, MD, DMSc, Rebecca Thomas, MBBS, Peter Wong, PhD, Xinmin Xhang, MD. 2007 Shull I 211 Anesthesidldgy Rodger Barnette, MD Chairperson Back Row: Vincent Cowell, MD, Michael Keresztury, MD, MS, Eric Gewirtz, MD, Todd Burlingame, DO, lhab Kamel, MD, Mary Gallagher, MD, Ann Carey, MD, Parul Patel, MD, Ansuya Chatwani, MBBS, Rodger Barnette, MD, David Kim, MD, Gary Atkinson, DO, Nancy Kenepp, MD, Rajiv Patel, MBBS. Front Row: Woodrow Wendling, MD, PhD, Phil McLean, MD, Neil Brister, MD, PhD, Dilipkumar Patel, MBBS, Scott Schartel, DO, Ajoy Katari, MD. Not Pictured: Kamardeen Alao, MBBS, Sumita Bhambhani, MBBS, Harry Bonet, MD, PhD, Georgios Charatzoglou, MD Jose Dorotan, MD, Elizabeth Drum, MD, Marc Freeman, MD, Bernard Harris, MD, Andrew Herlich, MD, DMD, Bruce Levine, MD, Maria Munoz-Alien, MD, Stavroula Nikolaidis, MD. 212 fll Temple Uniuersity School of fUedicine Emergency Medicine Robert McNamara, PhD Chairperson Back Row: Linda Kruus, PhD, Joseph Lex, MD, Leslie Carroll, MD, Jeffrey Barrett. MD, Gerald Wydro, MD, Richard Harrigan, MD, Renu Syal, MD. Front Row: Ari Schwcll, MD, Thomas Barry, MD, David Karras, MD, Sachin Shah, MD, Ernest Yeh, MD. Not Pictured: Stephanie Barbctta, MD, Thomas Costantino. MD. Michael DeAngelis, MD, Manish Garg, MD. Nina Gentile, MD, James Labor, MD, Sean Lenahan, MD, Marilyn MacVey, MD, Michelle McHugh. MD, Robert McNamara, MD, Chcrie Mininger, DO, Wayne Satz, MD, Joel Sommers, MD, Michael Thomas, MD, Jacob Ufberg. MD, David Wald, DO. 2007 Shu 213 Family and Community Medicine Stephen Permut, MD, JD Chairperson Paul Lyons, MD Inyanga Collins, MD David Barclay, MD, MPH 214 ii Temple University School of medicine Medicine Joel Richter, MD Chairperson GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE Back Row: Lawrence Kaplan, MD, Section Chief. Mary van den Berg-Wolf, MD, Himani Shishodia, MD, Alisa Peer, MD, Shivanandh Chandrasekaran, MD. Front Row: Karen Lin. MD, Ellen Tedaldi, MD, Kristin Parris, MD, William Brady. MD, Susan Gersh. MD. Stephanie Ward, MD. Not Pictured: Amanda Banner, MD, Beach Conger, MD, Kathleen Coppola, MD. Catherine Glew, MD, Emmanuel King, MD. Keith McNcllis, MD.Jean Miller. MD, Adriana Monfcrre, MD, Darilyn Moyer, MD, Erik Murer, PhD, Emmanuel Okolo, MBBS, Sara Jeanne Sirna, MD, Mary Suchenski-Kraemer, MD, Bizath Taqui. MD, Sonya Vora, DO. Anne 'lawman, MD. 2007 Shu!-! 215 Cardidldgy Alfred Bove, MD, PhD Section Chief Back Row: Benjamin Sanchez, MD, Lazaros Nikolaidis, MD, William Santamore, PhD, William Van Decker, MD, Rasih Ener, MD, Deborah Crabbe, MD, Margaret Wood, MD, Arnold Meshkov, MD, MBA, John Panidis, MD. Front Row: Helene Glassberg, MD, Joyce Wald, DO, Florin Deger, MD, Richard Greenberg, MD, James A. Burke, MD, PhD, Alfred Bove, MD, PhD. Not Pictured: Debra Ahrensfield, MD, Michael Barrett, MD, Brian O’Murchu, MD, Howard Warner, MD, Nelson Wolf, MD. 216 Temple University School of fftedtcine Enddcrindldgy Guenther Boden, MD Section Chief Back Row: I raj Rezvani, MD, Allan D. Marks, MD, E. Victor Adlin, MD, Bertram Channick, MD. Front Row: Charles Shuman, MD, Guenther Boden, MD. Not Pictured: Richard Kozera, MD. Dermatdldgy Faria Mesgar, MD Section Chief 2007 Shull I 217 Robert Fisher, MD Section Chief Pictured: Paul Bandini, MD, Benjamin Krevsky, MD, MPH, Henry Park man, MD, Larry Miller, MD, Brenda Horwitz, MD. Not Pictured: Martin Black, MD, Frank Friedenberg, MD, Harvey Licht, MD.Joel Richter, MD, Marianne Ritchie, MD. 218 Temple University School of medicine Hematdlggy rmiim.i Pictured: Ronald Rubin. MD, A. Koneti Rao, MBBS. Not Pictured: Michael Bromberg, MD, PhD. Robert Colman, MD Section Chief Infectious Disease Bennett Lorber, MD, DSc Section Chief Pictured: Thomas Fekete, MD, Byungse Suh, MD, PhD, Rafik Samuel, MD. Not Pictured: Peter Axelrod, MD, Robert Bettiker, MD. 2007 Shu' 219 N EPH RDLOGY Ellie Kelepouris, MD Acting Section Chief Back Row: Rakesh Gulati, MBBS, Armando Samuels, MD, Joseph Benjamin, MBBS, Jesse Goldman, MD, Ser-ban Constantinescu, MD, PhD. Front Row: Fellow Sumera Khan, MD, Gerri Schulman, MD, Fellow Carmen Pa-trascu, MD, Ellie Kelepouris, MD, Christine Bastl, MD, Patricio Silva, MD. Not Pictured: Jean Lee, MD. 220 1 Temple University School of medicine □ncdldgy Nevena Damjanov, MD Patricia Robinson, MD Rheumatology Steven Berney, MD Section Chief 2007 Shull I 221 Neurdldgy S. Ausim Azizi, MD, PhD Chairperson Pictured: David S. Roby, MD, Mercedes P. Jacobson, MD, S. Ausim Azizi, MD, PhD, Jin J. Luo, MD, PhD. Not Pictured: Stephen Berman, MD, PhD, Barbara Krynska, PhD. 222 Temple University School of FTiedicine BSTETRICS Sc GYNECDLDGY Enrique Hernandez, MD Chairperson Back Row: Vani Dandolu, MD, Chad Grotegut, MD, Valerie Whiteman, MD, Gerard Reme, MD, Christian Quintero (chief resident), MD, Raymond Brown. MD, Bruce Carnivale, DO. Front Row: Enrique Hernandez, MD, Wadia Mulla, MD, Bruce Mabine, MD, Osnat Geifman-Holtzman, MD, Carol Allen, MD, Rima Mehta (chief resident), MD, Stacey Jeronis, MD. Not Pictured: Ashwin Chatwani, MBBS, Claro Floro, MD, Marisa Rose, MD. □ 2007 Shull f 223 Stephen Aronoff, MD, MBA Chairperson Back Row: Thair Abed, MD, Michael DelVecchio, MD, David Fleece, MD, Barry Evans, MD, Andrew Metinko, MD, Stephen Aronoff, MD. Front Row: Patricia Campbell, MD, Joan Adler, MD, Andrea McCoy, MD, Geetan-jali Srivastava, MD, Robert Flood, MD. Not Pictured: Juan Ballesteros, MD, Brook Belay, MD, Ernest Bertha, MD, Dione Cash, MD, Ruby Cayco-Bell, MD, Salwa Chawich, MD, Alex Davidson, MD, Bernice Duesler, MD, Dalit Eyal, DO, Helena Friss, MD, Surya Gupta, MD, Hemalatha Guruprasad, MD, Yaron Harel, MD, Amer Kechli, MD, Alisa Losasso, MD, Raemma Luck, MD, Marla Mikelait, MD, Stephen Nemcrson, MD, Nancy Parker, MD, Stephan Paul, MD, Kathleen Reeves, MD, Adriana Restrepo-Ormsby, MD, Nancy Robinson, MD, Wesley Ruffin, MD, Denise Salerno, MD, John Saludades, MD, Aita Susi, MD, Dara Tynan, MD, Sandi Verbin, MD. Pediatrics 224 ft Temple Unii ersity School of ffiedicine Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Ian Maitin, MD, MBA Acting Chairperson Pictured: Stephen Gaspar, MD, Ernesto Cruz, MD, Andrea Brown, MD, Michael Weinik, DO, Ian B. Maitin, MD, MBA. Not Pictured: Frederick Nissley, DO, Nancy Ciccolella, PsyD, John Troup, PhD. 2007 SKl ' 225 Psychiatry Behavioral Science David A. Baron, DO Chairperson Back Row: Roy Steinhouse, MD,Javed A. Joy, MD, MPH,Joseph M. Garbely, DO, William R. Dubin, MD, Pietro Miazzo, MD, David A. Baron, DO, Yong-Kook Kim, MD, Jonathan Shack, MD. Front Row: Ellen Sholevar, MD, Natalia Ortiz, MD, Mary Kurien, MBBS, Polina Zilbering, MD, Madhulatha Paul, MD, Diane Gottlieb, MD. Not Pictured: Angel Angelov, MD, Christopher Combs, PhD, Paul J. Fink, MD, John Harding, MD, Ruth Lamdan, MD, Autumn Ning, MD, Ralph Spiga, PhD, Henry Weisman, MD. 226 Temple University School of medicine PULMDNARY AND CRITICAL CARE Gerard Criner, MD Section Chief Pictured: Friedrich Kueppers, MD, Gerard Criner, MD, Gilbert D’Alonzo, DO, John Travaline, MD, Samuel Krachman, DO, Francis Cordova, MD. Not Pictured: Kathleen Brennan, MD, Wissam Chatila, MD, David Cic-colella, MD, Sheila Duggan, DO, Steven Kelsen. MD, Victor Kim, MD. Nathaniel Marchetti, DO, Ubaldo Martin, MD, Namrata Patel, MD. 2007 Shun 227 Radiology Charles Jungreis, MD Chairperson Back Row: Stephen Ling, MD, Feroze Mohamed, PhD, Charles Jungreis, MD. Middle Row: Harshad Patel, MD, Chandra Dass, MBBS, William Reinus, MD, Renee Kendzierski, DO, Erin O’Connor, MD, Robert Bronstein, MD. Front Row: Chul Kwak, MD. Not Pictured: Sayed Ali, MBBS, Harry Barr, MD, Akbar Bonakdarpour, MD, Dina Caroline, MD, Marta Chaplynsky, MD, Allan Cohen, MD, Gary Cohen MD, Edward D’Orazio, MD, Scott Faro, MD, Beverly Hershey, MD, Uday Kanamalla, MBBS, Linda Knight, PhD, Jeffrey Kochan, MD, Polly Kochan, MD, Howard Lewis, MD, Jay MacMoran, MD, Leon Malmud, MD, Alan Maurer, MD, Dmitry Niman, MD, Alexander Radzievsky, MD, PhD, George Revesz, PhD, Mitchell Rodman, MD, Pallav Shah, MD, Ira Sal-berman, MD, Robert Steiner, MD,Jeffrey Weiss, MD, Marvin Ziskin, MD. 228 Temple University School of medicine N EURDSURGERY Christopher Loftus, MD Chairperson Pictured: Dominique Devanand, MBBCh, Christopher Loftus, MD, Douglas Laskc, MD,JackJallo, MD. Not Pictured: Michael Weaver, MD. □ rthdpedic Surgery ■ Back Row: Bruce Vanett, MD, Philip Alburger, MD, Gene Shaffer, MD, Joseph Thoder, MD, Edward Resnick, MD, Christopher Born, MD, F. Todd Wetzel, MD, James Rogers. Front Row: Kristin Fortuna, MD, Albert Weiss, MD, Ray Moyer, MD, John Kelly, MD. Not Pictured: Easwaran Balasubramanian, MBBS, Michael Clancy, MD, William Delong, MD, Stanley Michael, MBBS, MS, Pekka Mooar, MD, Saqib Rehman, MD, Jospeh Torg, MD. Joseph Thoder, MD Chairperson 2007 SXu 229 Surgery Daniel T. Dempsey, M.D. Chairperson Back Row: Christopher Kowalski, MD, Paul van Bemmelen, MD, James McClurken, MD, Frank Schmieder, MD, Mahender Macha, MD; Front Row: Abhijit Pathak, MD, Sean Harbison, MD, Amy Goldberg, MD,John Meilahn, MD, Daniel Dempsey, MD, Soo Kim, MD, Vincent Armenti, MD, PhD, Harsh Grewal, MBBS, Kevin Bradley, MD, Thomas Santora, MD, Amitabha Mitra, MD; Not Pictured: John Daly, MD, Earl Fleegler, MD, William Hecker, MD, Amit Kharod, MD, Shashi Kumar, MD, Hiroomi Tada, MD 230 Temple University School of medicine Trauma Surgery Abhijit Pathak, MD, Amy Goldberg, MD, Section Chief. Thomas Santora, MD, Kevin Bradley, MD Amy Goldberg, MD Section Chief Cdld-Rectal Surgery Soo Kim, MD and John Migaly, MD 2007 Shull I 231 Cardid-Thdracic Surgery Satoshi Furukawa, MD Section Chief OTOLARYNGOLOGY Glenn Isaacson, MD and Vincent P. Callanan. MD. Not Pictured: Ahmed Soliman, MD, Wasyl Szcrcmeta, MD. Glenn Isaacson, MD Chairperson 232 Temple University School of fttedicine Joseph Kubacki, MD □phthalmdldgy Chairperson Solomon Luo, MD, Ifitkar Chaudhry, MD, Lois Martyn, MD, Joseph Kubacki, MD, Stephen MD, Jeyian El-Mansoury, MD, PhD, Gary Domeracki, MD, Vincent Baldassano, MD. Not Pici Eugene Saravitz, MD, Frederick Sutliff, MD. 2007 Shull I 233 Vascular Surgery John Blebea, MD Section Chief Pictured: Krish Soundararajan, MBBS, Frank Schmieder, MD, Andrew Roberts, MD, John Blebea, MD. Not Pictured: Paul van Bemmelen, MD. 234 Temple University School of medicine Plastic Surgery Amitabha Mitra, MBBS Section Chief U RG LG GY Pictured: Lester Karafin, MD, Jack Mydlo, MD, Michel Pontari, MD. Not Pictured: Alan Braverman, PhD. William Jaffe, MD, Michael Ruggieri. PhD. Jack Mydlo, MD Chairperson 2007 Shull 235 I EFT: Guillermo Portillo, Mike Marino and Mitzie-Ann Davis celebrate their matches at Lucky Strike BELOW: Mike Chu scours the map to place his star in New York City. •.'“VluijJ -1- “It is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving’ BELOW: Lauren Rothkopf, Sarah Pcrman and Aarti Lot he figure out where ihe envelopes arc being handed out. BELOW: A group of students pose with smiles after they open their envelopes. LET THE COUNTDOWN RIGHT: Dr. Reeves literally holds the rest of our lives in her hands as she taunts us with the match day envelopes during our class meeting. BELOW: Amy Goldbeck and Meg Graybill stake out a good location to open their envelopes on the 4th floor SFC. BELOW: Aarti Lothe. Lindsay Weinstein and Dana Shanis find some humor in our pre-match class meeting while Stella Luo is all business. Olga Achildi Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Surgery-Preliminary Hilary Alpert University of Michigan Hospitals-Ann Arbor Michigan Orthopaedic Surgery Anne Bogage University of California San Franctsco-Fresno California Pediatrics Eric Boyle Western Pennsylvania Hospital Pennsylvania General Surgery Michael Ast David Braun Long Island Jewish Med Center Allegheny Gen Hosp New York Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Kevin Badolato UMDNJ-R W Johnson-Piscataway New Jersey Pediatrics Christopher Barton Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Obstcincs-Gynecology Joel Barton Frankford Hospitals Pennsylvania Transitional Year Duke University North Carolina Filip Bcdnar University of Michigan Hospitals-Ann Arbor Michigan General Surgery Nikhil Bhatnagar UPMC Medical Education Program Pennsylvania Anesthesiology Luke Bloomquist Darnall Army Med Center Texas Family Medicine Lynac Brayboy Abington Memorial Hospital Pennsylvania Obstetrics-Gynecology Charles Breish Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Amanda Cannarozzi Bames-Jewish Hospital Missouri Emergency Medicine Dave Casper University of South Florida COM-Tampa Florida Dermatology Kenneth Cavorsi Albert Einstein Transitional Year Albert Einstein Medical Center Pennsylvania Radiology-Diagnostic Dana Chacon Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Medicine-Pediatrics 1 238 Temple University School of medicine Joe! C.hang Vanderbilt University Medical Center Tennessee Anesthesiology Faisal Chawla Children's Hospital-l_os Angeles California Pediatrics Patrick Cheatle Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Emergency Medicine Tony Chow Boston University Medical Center Massachusetts Internal Medicine Michael Chu NYU School Of Medicine New York Internal Medicine Philip Chuang UPMC Medical Education Program Pennsylvania Medicine-Preliminary Mercy Hospital-Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Anesthesiology Monica Chun University at Buffalo New York Obstetrics-Gynecology Jonathan Cogley Western Pennsylvania Hospital Pennsylvania Surgery-Preliminary Baystate Med Center Massachusetts Radiology-Diagnostic Frederick Conlin Crozer-Chester Medical Center Pennsylvania Transitional Yale-New Haven Hospital Connecticut Anesthesiology Myrna Cortez-Pcrcz Children ; Hospital-Orange County California Pediatrics Rishi Dave Abington Memorial Hospital Pennsylvania Medicine-Preliminary Thomas Jefferson University Pennsylvania Anesthesiology’ Mitzic-Ann Davis Pennsylvania Hospital Pennsylvania Obstet rics-GynccoIogy Matthew Dayno University of Massachusetts Medical School Massachusetts Emergency Medicine Brian Civic Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Samuel DeLoia UPMC Presbyterian Shadvside Pennsylvania Transitional Year UMDNJ-R WJohnson-Camden New Jersey Radiology Diagnostic LEFT. Roya Azadarmaki watches the class slide show with her new baby. ABOVE: The class intently watches a slideshow depicting our debauchery' throughout the years. BELOW: Ann Igbrc, a dedicated yearbook staff member, hands Neena Singh her senior superlative certificate. 2007S u� I 239 ABOVE.LEFT: Man Dayno sneaks a peak ai his future before 12PM. ABOVE. RIGHT: Steve Nalbach rubs his lucky coin before opening the envelope. BELOW: Matt Grimaldi and Gina Cavorsi's kids wait to find out where they’ll be attending pre-school. ABOVE LEFT: Aarti Lothe and Julie Ryan imagine where they may be for the next few years. ABOVE RIGHT: Jordan Newmark poses proudly with his senior superlative certificate. Amy DiPlacido Ryan Flannery UPMC St Margaret Western Pennsylvania Hospital Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Family Medicine Medicine-Preliminary Western Pennsylvania Hospital Alexis Donneys Pennsylvania Loma Linda University California Anesthesiology Surgery-Preliminary Mary Fontanclla Reading Hospital Medical Ryan Dowling Center St Lukes-Roosevelt Pennsylvania New York Transitional Year Orthopaedic Surgery University of Rochester Strong Mem Brian Doyle New York Johns Hopkins Bayview Maryland Radiology-Diagnostic Medicine-Primary John Fowler Temple University Hospital J. Andrew Dziewit Pennsylvania Crozer-Chester Medical Center Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Surgery Transitional Year Ryan Gibbons Hospital of the University of Naval Medical Center Pennsylvania Virginia Anesthesiology Transitional Year Shadcn Eldakar-Hcin Amy Goldbcck Temple University Hospital University of Virginia Pennsylvania Virginia Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Nicole Eusiancc Ralph Gonzalez Carolinas Medical Center Christiana Care North Carolina Delaware Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Elaine Fan Timothy Gorrill Einstein Montefiore UPMC Medical Education Medical Center Program New York Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Pathology Lcannc Fike Megan Graybill Western Pennsylvania University of North Transitional Year Carolina Hospitals Western Pennsylvania Hospital North Carolina Pennsylvania Anesthesiology Anesthesiology 1 240 Temple University School of medicine Matthew Grimaldi Naval Medical Center Virginia Internal Medicine Douglas Gugger Naval Medical Center Virginia Internal Medicine Angela Gupta Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Sara liable University of Texax SW Med Sch-Dallas Texas Anesthesiology Dina Hategoua-De Marzio Thomas Jefferson University Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Colleen Hanley Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Christine Herb Western Pennsylvania Hospital Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Lauren Hersh Thomas Jefferson University Pennsylvania Family Practice Nicole Hickey CA Pacific Medical Center California Internal Medicine Albert Hicks Drexel (MCP Hahnemann) U COM Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Albert Huang Drexel (MCP Hahnemann) U COM Pennsylvania Emergency Medicine Michael Hurley Loyola University Medical Center Illinois Anesthesiology Ann Igbrc Albert Einstein Medical Center Pennsylvania Medicine-Preliminary Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Ophthalmology Aman Jalali Christiana Care Delaware Internal Medicine Jill Johnson Albert Einstein Medical Center Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Derek Jones Scnpps Clin Grccn Hosp California Internal Medicine Alber Jung NYP Hosp-Weill Cornell Medical Center New York Internal Med Rescarch ALMOST Ln n_h i pi i_z r t.x. BELOW. LEFT: Dr. Sterling hands out the envelopes to eager students. BELOW. RIGHT: Gary Nace watches as Dave Ni tries to figure out where he will be spending the next few years. ABOVE: Ryan Dowling and Jason Lucas were so satisfied with their senior superlatives that they forgot all about opening their envelopes. 2007 Skull 241 RIGHT: Shaden Eldakar-I lein's husband tries to get a glimpse at her letter as she celebrates with Nicole Eustance. BELOW: Whether to celebrate or calm nerves, the champagne (poured in classy plastic cups) definitely went quickly! ABOVE: Anne Bogage and Daria Chacon smile as they show off their match letters. Brooke Keim Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Joanne Kim Thomas Jefferson University Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Joseph Kim Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Vinav Kim Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Chamonix Kinimaka New York Methodist New York General Surgery Carli Klinghoffcr Beth Israel Med Center New York Psychiatry Paul Korc University of Southern California Internal Medicine Dana Kretschman Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Robert Lang UPMC Medical Education Program Pennsylvania Anesthesiology Aydin Lathari Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Tina Le Chestnut Hill Hospital Pennsylvania Family Practice James Lee Lehigh Valley Hospital Pennsylvania General Surgery Sophia Li Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Aarti Lot he Mi Sinai Hospital New York Internal Medicine Jason Lucas Beth Israel Deaconess Massachusetts Surgery-Preliminary Stella Luo Crozer-Chester Medical Center Pennsylvania Transitional Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Ophthalmology Amy Lyons Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Obstetncs-Gynecology David Mane St Lukes-Bethlehem Pennsylvania General Surgery Aaron Marcs UPMC Medical Education Program Pennsylvania Internal Medicine 242 Temple Uniu� erstty School of medicine ! Michael Marino Jordan Newmark Drexel (MCP Hahnemann) U Drexel (MCP Hahnemann) U COM COM Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Medicine-Preliminary Medicine-Preliminary Temple University Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital Pennsylvania Massachusetts Phys Medicine 61 Rehab Anesthesiology Leonard Mason David Ni UMDNJ-Ncw Jersey Med- George Washington Newark University New Jersey Washington. D C General Surgery Internal Medicine Matthew Meyer Kathryn O'Donnell Mercy Hosp-Pmsburgh Brown University Internal Pennsylvania Medtctne Residency Internal Medicine Rhode Island Internal Medicine Pamela Mirsky Temple University Hospital Charity Ogunro Pennsylvania Einstein Montefiore Psychiatry New York Orthopaedic Surgery Jawaad Mohiuddin Frankford Hospitals Michelle Olsheski Pennsylvania Crozer-Chester Medical Center Transitional Pennsylvania Morristown Memorial Transitional New Jersey SUNY HSC Brooklyn Radiology-Diagnostic New York Radiation Oncology Abigail Myers Geisinger Health System Uchcchukwu Onuoha Pennsylvania Albert Einstein Medical Center Pediatrics Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Gary Nace UPMC Medical Education John Oshlick Program Yale-New Haven Hospital Pennsylvania Conneticut General Surgery Internal Medicine Stephen Nalbach Jonathan Pak Bngham Womens Oregon Health Science Hospital University Massachusetts Oregon Surge ry-Preliminary Internal Medicine Harvard Bngham Massachusetts Neurosurgery MATCH BELOW: Stephanie Pouch opens her envelope MIDDLE: After opening their letters, a group of excited students pose with Drs Sterling and Reeves. BOTTOM: Jawaad Mohiuddin, Scott Lang and Joel Barton. 2007 SMI I 243 FAR ABOVE, LETT: Chris Barton and Aydin Laihari. relieved to know that all their cramming for tests in the study lounge paid off. FAR ABOVE, RIGHT: Kate Temmc and Alex Rilling. ABOVE: Amy Lyons and Bethany Wortman pose with their future Ob-Gyn co- residents. Sandeep Pandit Asani Phillips Naval Medical Center SUNY HSC Brooklyn California New York Orthopaedic Surgery' Internal Medicine Bryan Platt Guillermo Portillo Naval Hospital Temple University Hospital Florida Pennsylvania Family Medicine Psychiatry Joseph Panaro Stephanie Pouch Temple University Hospital University of Chicago Pennsylvania Medical Center Surgery-Preliminary Illinois Temple University Hospital Internal Medicine Pennsylvania Rad idogy- Diagnost ic Salma Rahimi Wmthrop-Umversity Ankur Parikh Hospital Geisinger Health System New York Pennsylvania Obsicincs-Gynecology Surg-Prelim Urology Geisinger Health System Robert Rankin Pennsylvania Albert Einstein Med Center Urology Pennsylvania Medicine- Preliminary Tcjas Parikh Temple University Hospital Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Phys Medicine Rehab Surgery-Preliminary Stony Brook Teaching Hospital Rachel Raphael New York University of Connecticut Anesthesiology Health Center Connecticut Wendy Parnell General Surgery U Texas SW Med School-Dallas Texas Jose Reyes Obstetrics-Gynecology Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Sarah Perman Surgery-Preliminary Hospital of the University of Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Urology Emergency Medicine Christopher Richardson Carmen Petraglia San Joaquin General Union Memorial Hospital Hospital Maryland California Orthopaedic Surgery General Surgery 244 Temple University School of ITtedicine John Richmond Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Orthopaedtc Surgery Ninia Salari Johns Hopkins Hospital Maryland Orthopaedic Surgery Alexander Rilling George Washington University Washington. D C. Internal Medicine Mark Rogers Reading Hospual Medical Center Pennsylvania Transitional Lauren Rothkopf B 1 Deaconess Med Center Massachusetts Internal Medicine Vladimir Rubinshteyn Staten Island University Hospital New York General Surgery Julia Ryan Thomas Jefferson Univcrsity A 1 duPont Hospital for Children Pennsylvania Pediatrics Jeremiah Sabado Reading Hospital Medtcal Center Pennsylvania Transitional Ohio State University Medical Center Ohio Radiology-Diagnostic Suja Sabastin Chippenham Medical Center Virginia Family Medicine Christian Samuelson Northwestern McGaw NMH VA Illinois Surgery-Preliminary Christopher Sanders St Lukes-Bcthlehem Pennsylvania General Surgery Matthew Sandusky Reading Hospual Medical Center Pennsylvania Transitional Rhode Island Hospital Brown University Rhode Island Radiology- Diagnost ic Vikram Sathyendra Hershey Med Ccntcr Penn State Pennsylvania Ortho Surg Research Peter Sawras Harbor-UCLA Med Center California Surgery-Preliminary Harbor-UCLA Medical Center California Anesthesiology Naomi Schwarz Alben Einstein Medical Center Pennsylvania Transitional UPMC Medical Education Program Pennsylvania Radiology-Diagnostic BELOW: Jawaad Mohuiddin. Dave Ni. John Oshlick. Mike Ast and Joe Kim. FAR BELOW. LEFT: Brooke Keim can't contain her excitement. FAR ABOVE. RIGHT: Michelle Olsheski and Stella Luo find out they will be fellow interns for a Crozer prelim year. ABOVE: Chris Sanders puts his star on the map. 2007 Skull r 245 BELOW: Dave Mane hosts a post-match. pre-Lucky Strike party. MIDDLE: James Kashanian. Pam Mirskv. Dana Kretschman and N’ima Salari take a time out from bowling to hang out. ABOVE LEFT: Guillermo Portillo helps Jose Reyes rchydrate after a stressful match day. ABOVE RIGHT: Monica Dhand and Mike Scully, serious as usual. Michael Scully Karen Siren Naval Medical Center Temple University Hospital California Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine Tcjal Shah Samuel Slimmer Baylor College of Geisinger Health System Mcdicine-Houston Pennsylvania Texas Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine Alexandra Smith Dana Shanis University of Hawaii University of Connecticut Hawaii Health Center Connecticut Internal Medicine Obstetncs-Gynccology Deneen Spatz Hershcy Medical Ccntcr Penn Skandan Shanmugan State Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Pennsylvania General Surgery Internal Medicine Renee Straub Andrea Shapiro Crozer-Chester Med Sami Mary's Center Connecticut Pennsylvania Medicine • Preliminary Transitional Drexel (MCP Hahnemann) U Hershcy Medical Center Penn COM State Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Neurology Dermatology Meghan Shayhorn Alan Sun Alaska Family Medicine Resi- Temple University Hospital dency Pennsylvania Alaska Family Practice Internal Medicine Brian Swehla M. Salim Siddiqui Abington Memonal Abington Memonal Hospital Hospital Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Medicine-Preliminary Medicine-Preliminary Hershey Medical Center Penn Henry Foid HSC State Michigan Pennsylvania Radiation-Oncology Radiology-Diagnostic Necna Singh UMDNJ-R W Johnson-Camden New Jersey General Surgery Mi 246 Temple UniL ersity School of fTiedictne Nelson Tang Winthrop-University Hospital New York Medicine-Preliminary Stony Brook Teaching Hospitals New York Phys Medicine Si Rehab Kate Temme Northwestern McGaw RIC Illinois Phys Medicine Rehab Matthew Thomas Albert Einstein Medical Center Pennsylvania General Surgery Lara Thompson Reading Hospital Medical Center Pennsylvania Family Medicine Stephen Thuahnai Mercy Catholic Med Pennsylvania Radiology-Diagnostic Lauren Tomao Beth Israel Medical Center New York Emergency Medicine Lindsay Weinstein NYP Hosp-Weill Cornell Medical Center New York Internal Medicine Daniel Wong U New Mexico SOM New Mexico Internal Medicine Esther Wong Christiana Care Delaware Internal Medicine Bethany Wortman Temple University Hospital Pennsylvania Obstctncs-Gynecology-Prelim Nelson Yang Allegheny Gen Hospital Pennsylvania Emergency Medicine Matthew Zibelman U Illinois COM-Chicago Illinois Internal Medicine UIH Aaron VanZantcn Chnstiaru Care Delaware Family Medicine LEFT: Stella Luo and Rob Rankin make a bet on who is the better bowler. BELOW: Tejas Pankh. Jon Pak. Nccna Singh. Mike Chu, Charlie Brcish and Derek Jones reminisce about their experiences at Temple. FAR BELOW: The group shivers in the cold outside a restaurant in Chinatown before meeting up with the class at Lucky Strikes. Jordanna Walker Tnplcr Army Medical Center Hawaii Internal Medicine Jodi Washinsky Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Medicine-Primary A house a not a home until it) lived in. Frm our time of 30 p(u (jean to yours for the hut four years, m wish the dm eft 2007the best of luckt It is not true that y ou cannot go home again. We hope y ou always wilt keep Temple University School of Medicine close to your minds and hearts and not forget it as your professional career blossoms. Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Cundy yearbook Faculty Advisor 2007 Sk 247 Choosing a Specialty Many medical students sweat and fret when it comes (imes to choose which residency is right for t hem. They try imagining their future, asking their loved ones, and sometimes even try no guarantee questionnaires in a desperate attempt to pick the right field of medicine for their future career. The problem is simply not knowing the essence of each specialty. As most medical st udents are familiar with coffee, a t echnique has been developed that compares t he essence of each field of medicine with t he everyday task of drinking a cup of coffee. Each st udent simply needs to find the cup of cof fee' that most appeals to him or her, and a specialty match Control: A cup of coffee Dermatology: Look at the coffee, then go home Emergency Medicine: Coffee to go Family Practice: Savor the coffee with your family and friends, then prescribe levofloxacin. General Surgery Drink t he $ %( @! coffee NOW! Gynecology: Make the cof f ee uncomfortable by using a very cold spoon. Internal Medicine: R o tea. chocolate milk. Captain Morgan's, juice, water, etc... Obstetrics: Deliver the coffee Ophthalmology: Which coffee looks bet ter: Coffee one, or coffee two? Orthopedics:Take the coffee cup. smash it and stomp on it. Get a prosthetic coffee cup. toss it on the ground and consult medicine to clean up the mess. Pediatrics: You are too young f or cof f ee. How about some Kool Aid? Psychiatry: Figure out which side of the house in the sky your patient is in then put some Zolof t in his cof fee. Radiology: Liquid consistent with coffee but cannot rule out Jack Daniels... Urology: I would not drink that cof fee if I were you... __________ 248 Temple University School of medicine Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Epsilon Chapter of Pennsylvania Temple University School of Medicine Hilary Alpert Eric Boyle Amanda Cannarozzi David Casper Kenneth Cavorsi Nicole Eustance Mary Fontanella Megan Graybil! Dina Halegoua VinayKini James Lee Gary Nace Stephen Nalbach, John Oshlick Sandeep Pandit Sarah Perman Stephanie Pouch Lauren Rothkopf Nima Salari Matthew Sandusky Naomi Schwarz Renee Straub Nelson Jang Lindsay Weinstein Pictured: Gary Nace, Renee Straub, President-Dina Halegoua. Sandeep Pandit. John Oshlick. Nelson Tang. Mary Fontanella. Sarah Perman. Nima Salari. Kenneth Cavorsi. Vinay Kini. 2007 Si- 249 RIGHT: Dana Kretschman, Brian Civic, Mike Scully, Robyn Schultz Al 1 luang take a break from studying to watch the Eagles game. BELOW: Monica Dhand Dana Shanis try not to offend the crowd with their karaoke singing while Stella laio Pam Mirsky act as back up dancers. “How simple it is to see that we can only be happy now And that there will never be a time when it is not now. ABOVE: Steve Thuahnai Rob Rankin enjoying some downtime at the end-of-ycar BBQ. ABOVE: Jon Pak at the 1st year Physicology picnic, trying to look at things from a different perspective. Gerald Jampolsky 250 II Temple Unii ersity School of medicine Student Life IE RIGHT: Ladies man Asani Phillips showing some love for Wendy Parnell, Sara Habte, Ann Igbrc Rachel Raphael. White Coat Ceremony LEFT: Joel Barton, Chris Barton, Samantha Mansfield take a break from celebrating to smile for the camera. ABOVE: The stage is set... BELOW LBPT: Ihe Class of 2007 prepares to get their white coats. BELOW RIGHT: Ralph Gonzalez.. Meg Graybill. Jody Grcancy, Matt Grimaldi congratulate each other after the ceremony. The White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2007 was held on November 14, 2003 during the first semester Medical School. It was held in beautiful Minton Hall on Temple University’s Main Campus. Our family and friends were invited to come to the ceremony to witness this milestone in our medical career and to celebrate with us. Today was the day that we started to really feel like doctors. When wear our white coats, we hold our heads a little higher, walk a little prouder, and do our best to represent Temple University School of Medicine with pride. A Brief History of the White Coat Early in the history of medicine, when hospitals were places for'incurables.' clerics wore black robes, the color still associated with mourning and death. In the late Nth century, when aseptic techniques were introduced and medicine began to gain ground, physicians began wearing the white protective overcoats worn by laboratory workers. Before long the garb caught on and became the universal uniform of the physician. In addition to connoting a sense of cleanliness, the coat symbolizes both the professional and personal integrity of the physician. 252 Terrple Unii ersiiy School of medicine An Oath Based Upon the Declaration of Geneva I solemnly pledge myself to devote my life to the service of humanity I will maintain by all the means in my power, the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity I will maintain the utmost respect for human life, from Its beginning, even under threat I will not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity The health of my patient will be my first consideration. I will respect the secrets which my patients confide In me. I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, ethnicity. social standing or type of illness to intervene between my duty and my patient I will trust and respect my deserving colleagues. I will constantly strive to work under the highest ethical principles and will so encourage my colleagues. ABOVE: Stella Luo Dave Ni pose for a quick picture before meeting up with friends and family after the ceremony. I will respect all who assLst me In my continuing quest for knowledge I make these promises solemnly, freely, and upon my honor. BELOW: Alumni, faculty stafT sit along side the Class of 2007 before the ceremony starts. BELOW: Steve Ihuahnai Kate Temme looking great in their new coats. ABOVE: Jordan Newmark Nicole Hickey try on their brand new white coats after the ceremony. BELOW: A group of students receive their new white coats on stage from Alumni. 2007 SMI 253 ABOVE. LEFT: Jake Treskovich. Sarah Perman. Belhany Wortman....working hard or hardly working?? August of 2003 marked our first semester as medical students. We entered Kresgc A a ABOVE, CENTER: Alex Smith. Sam Slimmer, Neena Singh, Karen Siren Deneen Spatz get cleaned up after Anatomy Lab. ABOVE. RIGHT: Dana Shanig Tejal Shah getting changed for Anatomy Lab...I'!l � how you mine If you show me yours... ABOVE: Lindsay Weinstein donates her body to science during an EKG lab. ABOVE: Ahhh...the sweet memories of Kresgc B lectures. RIGHT: Learning the basics of Human Anatomy. little anxious but equally determined to work hard through the challenges of medical school. We can all remember what it felt like to put on scrubs for the first time on the first day of Anatomy Lab. That was the first time we really felt like med students. Soon the novelty would wear off, and we would yearn for the easy-going days of college when studying hard meant skipping Happy I lour on Thursday night to study fora final. We all had our own styles... some studied in the library: others preferred coffee shops and Barnes Noble...some even tried sleeping during lectures in hopes of dreaming about the Uric Acid Cycle. Wherever and however we studied, we somehow managed to cram a ridiculous amount of information in our heads just in time for the exam. 254 Temple Uniuersity School of medicine vf ABOVE: Steven Nalbach Adaobi Nwaneshiudu take a break from studying. ABOVE: Guest Professor Bethany Wortman gives a Biochemistry lecture and makes it clear as mud. ABOVE. LEFT: Jake Treskovich demonstrates his lung power during a Physiology Lab while Dr. Marla Wolfson and classmates Dan Wong. Jodi Washinsky. Lindsay Weinstein look on. ABOVE. CENTER: No loitering allowed! Classmates hang out after a lecture in Kresgc. ABOVE. RIGHT: Ralph Gonzalez practicing for a future career as the human leaf blower during Pulmonary Lab. LEFT: The audience in Kresge thins out as the year goes on... LEFT: Classmates discussing the latest Biochem lecture....or more likely, Friday night plans... ABOVE: Alex Smith. Sam Slimmer. Karen Siren Ncena Singh study for an Anatomy exam with Mr. Bones. 2007 SKuii 255 ABOVE. LEFT: Lindsay Weinstein Dana Shanis practice their Physical Exam skills in the call room. ________ ABOVE: Pete Sawras Matt Thomas with a visiting student. ABOVE. LEFT: The Crozer Surgery crew pose with their beloved Dr. Russell Dr. Minclla. ABOVE. RIGHT: Ann Igbre Alan Sun kill some time in the call room by practicing some procedures. LEFT: Jordan, did we wake you? BELOW, LEFT: Rachel Raphael, Leonard Mason Wcili Chang look too good to be post call. BELOW. RIGHT: A group of students pose with Dr. Kaplan on the last day of their Medicine I rotation. 256 Temple University School of fTTedicine ABOVE: Hiding out in the call room. ABOVE: Steve Thuahnai, Jordan Newmark, Nicole Hickey, Dana Kretchman ABOVE: John Richmond Karen Siren testing out the Sim Lab. ABOVE, LEFT: John Oshlick Jawaad Mohiuddin chow down at the hospital cafeteria. ABOVE. CENTER; Some heated discussion over a complicated patient or a debate on where to go where to go for Happy Hour? ABOVE, RIGHT: Nicole Eustance and Pam Mirsky after a successful surgery. June of2005 marked the transition of learning in the classroom to learning on the wards. Gone were the days of sleeping in and wearing sweats to work... now we actually had to look presentable in the morning. We will all remember the first time we had to set our alarms to the ungodly hour of (gasp) 4am! We learned how to write progress notes, present patients, form differential diagnoses, and become more efficient at performing a proper history and physical. Along the way. we worked with residents and attendings who we admired and who would become our role models. We started to develop our own style, and soon we realized that we were well on our way to becoming physicians! ABOVE: Filip Bednar, Monica Chun, Michael Chu smile for the camera during their Medicine I rotation. Students cozy up to their favorite attendings. ABOVE: Drew Dzicwit. Aarti Lothe. Dana Shanis Aman Jalali get some sun during their Surgery rotation at Crozer. 2007 Skull I 257 Simulation Lab Opening 258 Temple University School of fftedicine I he School of Medicine launched the Institute for Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety in July 2005. The learning center is one of the most sophisticated venues of its type in the Philadelphia area. The multidisciplinary center offers unique learning opportunities for medical students, residents, attending physicians, nursing students, physical therapy students, and other allied health students and professionals. All third year medical students participate in a two day surgical skills orientation during their Surgical Clerkship. This course introduces the student to the needs of the surgical patient and surgical procedures.The first portion of the oriental ion involves a didactic session followed by a second day of skills laboratories providing an introduction to basic bedside and operating room procedures including knot tying, suturing, line and cat hcter placement and laparoscopic camera orientation New Medical School Building ABOVE; Simulated image of new medical school building GroundBreaking ABOVE: View of construction site on Groundbreaking Day. ABOVE: Engraved plaque on a ceremonial shovel that commemorates the day. ABOV F.: Plan for new library At a projected cost of $150 million, the 11-story medical school building will rise just north of the existing School of Medicine complex on the corner of Broad and Tioga Streets in Philadelphia. The 4B0,0()() square foot facility will provide state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces for the highest caliber students, researchers, scientists and educators and. in turn, enhance the quality of care for community residents and t he greater metropolitan area. Construction ninOLOF MEDICINE November BOTTOM, LEFT: 8 ft diameter caisson wall. BELOW; Sometimes it still comes down to a pick and axe. ABOVE: Gov. Edward Rcndell at the podium. ABOVE; TUSM'schoral group, the ABOVE; Ceremonial shovels and hardhats arc at the reads'. Transplantations, opened the ceremony with singing of the National Anthem LEFT: Dean Daly, Ann Hart, Karen and Hannah Siren Steve Thuahnai help with the digging. BELOW: View of construct ion site from south to north - Zion Baptist Church in background. 2007 Skull II 259 Around Temple We came by subway, train and car to spend four years together under the red Temple banners at Broad and Ontario. We lived (sometimes literally) in Kresge for two years, carrying a hint of anatomy lab with us on our clothes. We spent countless hours in the study lounge and library in the company of our friendly librarian. Derek. Then third year came and we nervously donned our white coats and shiny new stethoscopes and headed across the street to the Temple University Hospital and Temple University Childrens Medical Center. We ate wraps from Ted's truck and enjoyed banana cream pudding and mac n cheese from the Soul Food Cart We saw the opening of the new Ambulatory Care Center. I he expanded ER and the Simulation Center. And we witnessed the groundbreaking of the great big hole which will one day be the proud new home of our medical school. ABOVE: Brian J. Platt, Chris Barton and Aydin Lathari catching up on the latest gossip. ABOVE: Jenny Luu, Mitzic-An Davis, Janice Hobbs and Ann Igbre reliev be done exams. 260 II Temple University School of medicine ABOVE: Nelson Yang. Dan Wong. Elaine Fan and Allen Chiu ABOVE: Dan Wong. Matt Ztbelnun and Sarah Pennan head home after a long day at Kresge. successfully cross Broad Street. ABOVE: Old Medical School Building. BELOW: Refueling between classes. ABOVE: Jeremy Snbado and Aaron VanZantcn in front of Kresge. Babcock Surgical Society LEFT: Jordan Ncwmark Mike Ast proudly present the centennial plaque. ABOVE: Members of the Babcock Surgical Society. BOTTOM. CENTER: Frederick Simcone. MD'60, Clinical Director of the Simeone Center for Neurosurgery at the University of Penn, gave the keynote address at the Babcock Surgical Society Centennial Celebration and was awarded honorary membership. Dr. Simeone is well known for his integrative, expansive approach to research and clinical practice. His book the Spine is now in its fifth edition. LEFT: The Executive Board of the Babcock Surgical Society (L-R): David Nl. Webmaster; and Group Advisor, Dean Daly; Jordan Newmark. President; Michael Ast, Secretary; Mitzi-Ann Davis. Vice President; BOTTOM RIGHT: David Ni with centennial plaque. This plaque commemorates the centennial of the Society and depicts its seal, a caduceus two crossed scalpels, with a quote from Babcock: ‘A surgeon will esteem relief from suffering and disability as his greatest reward. One century ago (eit her 1905 or 1907 a current open debate) at Temple Medical School (known then as Temple Sunset School, because medical students were night students) in one of the dissecting rooms of the old Samaritan I lospital, seven students worked out a brachial plexus in an effort to understand the fine pieces of nerve surgery done by Dr. Babcock the night before.Then and there the idea of honoring this young and brilliant surgeon was conceived % Jg.J and one month later the Babcock Surgical Society was born 262 Temple University School of fTTedicine When a student starts his or her four years at Temple University School of Medicine, they are oriented to all sorts of exciting, overwhelming aspects of “Becoming a Doctor” Anatomy, stethoscopes, wireless networks, the world of Kresge... Before opening a medical text, and long after graduation, the Honor Code remains an intangible, inextricable part of a Temple trained physician: “honesty, integrity, and civility . According to the Code: By accepting admission to the Temple community, one pledges personal and collective responsibility for maintaining these standards at all times and places. This commitment extends to helping others to do likewise. This code is not designed to dictate the lifestyle of an individual. Rather, its intent is to promote relationships of trust and respect among students, faculty, staff, and patients... From the White Coat Ceremony, exam administration, to ethics and humanism in medicine, your elected Honor Board Representatives have done our best to foster relationships within the School of Medicine founded on trust, respect and integrity. Honor Board Class of 2007 Honor Board Representatives: Chrissy Herb. Dave Ni. Karen Siren. Jordanna Walker Nelson Vang To many medical students the Student Government Association (SGA) is not a very visible part of their medical education, but the organization is alive and serving the student body every-day. It is the governing body of the medical school student organizations and class representatives. The SGA carries out various student-sponsored community service projects, class-specific and school wide social events, and represents the interest of medical students at various levels of the medical school including working closely with the Dean's office. These activities vary from hosting barbeques, lobbying on our behalf at Temple University, and serving on committees that directly ensure student inputs are recognized by the school. In addition, the SGA works closely with the medical school Alumni Association to foster a stronger bond between the past and the soon to be graduates of Temple School of Medicine. Student Government Association Administration 2007 Skull: 263 Kenderton Health Fair ABOVE, CENTER: Sarah Perman uses lohn Richmond’s arm as a model to talk about bones. LEFT: Rob Rankin clowns around with the Kenderton kids. ABOVE: Dana Shanis shows some love for a Kenderton cutic. 264 li Tenple University School of medicine ABOVE: Julie Ryan Dana Shanis are right at home playing with the kids on the playground. ABOVE: Meg Graybill and Doug Gugger at a blood glucose monitoring booth. ABOVE: Michael Chu teaches the kids about making healthy food choices. ■IF ABOVE: Ann Igbre, Lynae Brayboy, Leonard Mason. Ncena Singh Angela Gupta take a break from their station to smile for the camera. The Annual Kenderton Health Fair is held each spring and is organized by the student group, Community Service Outreach. The Fair is run by the 1st 2nd year students from many student interest groups. Each group sets up a booth outside on Kenderton's playground the kids in grades K-5 get to rotate around the different stations. Some of the favorite booths include wound care, salsa dancing, face painting, healthy eating, and of course, the Moon Bounce. The kids get a nice break from the classroom and learn some valuable info on how to stay healthy. The Medical Students get to bond with the kids and have some fun too! 2007 Skull 265 Activity Fair ABOVE; Gina Bundy and Leonard Mason representing SNMA SNMA is the largest independent organization focused on the needs and concerns of minority medical students. Members arc committed to serving underprivileged communities. Also, it is an advocate for improved health care services. Sponsored events include HIV AIDS week, Diaspora Festival, and Health Fair. ABOVE: Weili Chang and Anne Bogagc for the Pediatric Interest Group ABOVE: Aaron Vanzantcn. Jeremy Sabado and Uchc Onuoha representing Christian Medical and Dental Association ABOVE; Daria Chacon, Stephanie Tcssing. Mattt Dayno, Ryan Gibbons, Naomi Schwartz and Stephanie Pouch for IHO IHO is an organization founded on the premise of increasing international health opportunities, awareness, and information. It is a central resource for experiences abroad and holds lectures on international medicine by experts in the field. The group also organizes hunger lunches to raise money for health projects abroad and hold a white coat drive to raise money to donate to a medical school and hospital in Nigeria. ABOVE Ankur Parikh. Paul Korc. Dana Shanis Intramural Soccer played against local grad schools and holds a winning record against archrival Wharton. ABOVE: Samantha Mansfield ABOVE: Jill Johnson Jewish Student Union American Medical Womens Association 266 Temple Uniu� ersitg School of fftedicine ABOVE: A1 Huang. Dana Kretschman. |odi W'ashlnsky C-A.T.C.H. encourages students from area high schools to consider careers in health by leading workshops on topics related to medical professions. S-hurfent L-tcra'f ABOVE: Pamela Mirsky Ihe Pulse ts TUSM’a literary magazine that accepted student submissions in poetry, art and short stories. ABOVE: Jordan Ncwmark and Andrea Shapiro Student Interest Group in Neurology ABOVE: Nick Bhatnagar. Chris Richardson. Mandy Cannarozzi ’Ihe Emergency Medicine Interest Group organizes activities allowing students to experience the many aspects of EM,. Meetings range in topics from how EM mirrors current political social concerns, and First-Aid workshops. ABOVE: Brian Platt and Claire Giancola The goals of Life Alliance are. to act as a resource and support network for pro-life students, to facilitate dialogue about the medical and ethical issues surrounding abortion and related topics- ABOVE: lordana Walker Medical Students for Choice holds training courses ABOVE: Nicole Rust a nee. Scon Lang, lames Lee that allows volunteers to chaperone patients into Planned Parenthood on the The Military Careers in Medicine group prosides information regarding the days that the clinic is protested Health Professions Scholarship Programs for the Army. Navy and Air Force. Temple Musicians in Medicine In keeping with the spirit of service in medicine. Temple Musicians in Medicine organizes annual charity concerts in which our members perform to raise money for medical research. Our first concert in 2004. which featured 18 students from the first and second year classes as well as five guest artists, raised nearly $500 for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gerhigs Disease). The tradition was continued in 2005 with our second concert, which also raised nearly $500. Temple CARES is a student run health clinic, staffed by medical students and clinicians that provides health awareness, resources, education and sendee to members of the local community. PREVENTION POINT PHILADELPHIA P U N T 0 0 E PR E V E NCI ON DE FI L A DEL FI A Prevention point is the city's needle exchange program Temple students staff the Thursday site which provides basic medical care such as blood pressure screenings and flu shots, advice on care and avoidance of infection, and referral to other health care providers Big Friends is a group of first and second year medical students volunteering to tutor elementary school children from Kenderton Elementary School. Kenderton is a public school in the Philadelphia Sc hool District located about one block west of the I lealth Sciences Campus Every year, a group of about 25 medical students volunteers to tutor and mentor approximately 20-25 children who have been identified by their school as having emotional, behavioral, and or academic problems The children, I in grades 4 through 6. come to the Student faculty Center two times per week after school for two hours each session The first hour Is dedicated to tutoring the children in problem areas identified by their teachers or helping them with homework The second hour focuses more on mentoring and activities which allows a more relaxed atmosphere for the kids and med students to interact. In addition to the bi-weekly tutoring Big Friends also plans field trips to local attractions. Past trips have included visits to the Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Zoo. and an IMAX movie The program is a huge success with both the med students and the Kenderton children. T he mentors often develop close bonds with the children, allowing eac h to learn valuable lessons from the other. 268 Temple University School of fTtedicine ABOVE, LEFT: Dana Kretschman, Amy Goldbcck. Surabhi Gaur. Kathryn Giroux gather at Glow Salon in Manayunk for the hair donation. ABOVE, RIGHT: Arc you ready? That’s a lot of inches! ABOVE: Dana Krctschman gets her cut cleaned up after the big chop. Locks of Love Locks of Love is a not for profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children 18 and younger until medical hair loss.. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses they provide help to restore the childrens'self esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and t heir peers. The event was held at Glow Salon in Manayunk. and all the haircuts and styles were provided free of charge. Over 100 inches of hair were donat ed! ABOVE: Another example of Temple Medical Students coming together for a great cause. From left right: Getting ready to get styled. Surabhi Gaur. Kathryn Giroux. Lcannc Fike with Stella Luo. Dana, Kathryn, Surabhi. Lcannc Amy Goldbcck at Glow. Community Volunteering Tor several years, students have cont inued the t radition of volunteering their time to help deliver meals and gilts for Thanksgiving and Christmas to families around Temple Medical School. This was a very rewarding experience and a great way to get Involved in the local community. Local Health Fair 2007 Skull 269 AMS A Rally in Washington, D.C. Despite a chilly dampness and a congressional budget vote that prevented several speakers from attending, medical students gathered near the Capitol dome rallying In support of Medicares Equitable Drugs for Seniors Act. which would reverse a federal ban on the government to negotiate Medicare drug prices. Marching to the beat of their drums and chanting 'Hey Big Pharma, how low can you go?’ they carried signs that read. 'People Over Profits' and 'Health Care for All.’ A unified group In their white coats, protesters listened as a procession of speakers stepped to the podium to call for legislation to stop the escalating costs of prescription drugs. ABOVE: Medical Students gather in D.C. for the rally. ABOVE RIGHT CORNER: Asani Philips Rob Rankin hand out flyer at the AMSA Rally. ABOVE: Dana Kretchman represents Temple at the rally. ABOVE. LEFT: Pam Mirsky Michelle Olshcski are all smiles at the AMSA rally. ABOVE. RIGHT: After a long day of protesting, fellow med students walk back to their cars. BELOW: Some scenes from the days events. 270 Temple University School of TTVedicine More AMSA Fun in D.C. LEFT: Students gets geared up for the next day's rally. ABOVE, RIGHT: Rob Rankin. Dana Kretschman, Robyn Schultz, 8c Mike Scully know how to represent Temple in our nation's capital. BELOW. LEFT: Asani Philips, Neena Singh. Ion Pak get ready for the long ride home after the rally. BELOW. RIGHT: Ihe AMSA crew pose for a quick picture in D.C. Philadelphia Anti-Smoking Rally at City Hall LEFT: Jon Pak, Steve Thuahnai, 8c Karen Siren applaudc a speaker during the D.C. AMSA rally. BELOW, LEFT: Steve Karen pose with Councilman Nutter and another med student pose during the rally. BELOW, CENTER: Daria Chacon 8c Jon Pak discuss the issues with Councilman Nutter. BELOW, RIGHT: Karen supporting the smoking ban for Philadelphia. 2007 Shull 271 The week was filled with various art ivities aimed at alleviating our anxiety and easing our t ransition to medical school. We sang karaoke at McGillans, played beer pong at Summit Park and hung out with the 2nd years at the Irish Pub. Needless to say before the week was over we had made many new friends and memories. Orientation OF ORIENTATION! ABOVE: Nelson Tang, Dan Wong. Allison Zambdli. Nelson Yang Tejal Shah RIGHT: Sarah Pcrman, Sandcep, )ulic Ryan Pat Chcatlc at the pool party at Summit Park. FIRST DAY Manayunk Boys Parties ABOVE- ’lhc new med students enjoy a beer at Irish Pub. 131 Dupont Street in Manayunk was the site of many crazy parties during orientation and first year, l or many, it helped to ease the transition from college to being a 'responsible' med st udent. 272 Temple Uniuersity School of ffiedicine The Five Spot One of our infamous class traditions involved getting together at the five spot after virtually every set of exams. Although many of us have very vague recollections of the night's events, one thing we do remember is that this was a great way for everyone to get together and blow off some steam. We usually ended up dancing all night and enjoying a night off from studying. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Steve Thuahnai. Leonard Mason. Asccm Bhandari, Tony Chow; Kate O’Donnell. Shade Ogunro Abby Myers; Joe Panaro. Leanne Fikc friend; Asani Phillips getting jiggy with Sara Habtc; ABOVE. LEFT: Leanne Fike, Brian Civic, Kathryn Giroux, Dana Kreschman. ABOVE, RIGHT: Salma Rahimi with Rob Rankin ABOVE: Mike Marino. Ankur Parikh, Steve Hiuahnai, Sandeep Pandit, lames Lee. LEFT: Stephen Nalbach. Neena Singh. Karen Siren Denccn Spatz TOP LEFT: Angela Gupia, Stephanie Tessing, Scott Lang, Sandeep Pandit and Aydin Lathari TOP RIGHT: Sara Habte. Mike Hurley, Shadi Jarjous, lanice Hobbs and Ann Igbre ABOVE: Jason Lucas, Paul Korc, Dana Shams and Ankur Parikh introduce our teams secret weapon, Ruthie. 274 Temple University School of medicine . vft' ABOVE: Ur. Wolfson and Ur. Heckman wishing the students were as enthusiastic about class as they are about the picnic. ABOVE: Steve Nalbach shows Samantha Mansfield's son the proper way to rake the field. BELOW: Sam Ddoia demonstrates the newest bodybuilding technioue M ABOVE: Abbv Myers practices her homerun swing. Every year the Physiology Department hosts a softball game between first year students and the professors. It provides an opportunity for students to relax in the sun, commiserate over their physio grades and let off some steam on the field. Ibe competition was fierce that year and to this day there is debate over the final score. Suspiciously, Dr. Ryan was the scorekeeper... ABOVE: Tony Chow, Alien Chu. Mike Chu. Elaine Fan and David N1 2007 Skull 275 Sixers Game ABOVE: SteveThuahnai. Doug Gugger, Matt Grimaldi and Joe Panaro BELOW: Monica Dhand. Shade Ogunro, Meg Graybill, Michelle Olsheski ABOVE: Pamela Mirsky, Michelle Olsheski and Meg Graybill pay dose attention to the game. BELOW: Robyn Schultz, Mike Scullv and Surabhi Gaur________________________________ Our class always seemed to find a good balance between work and play. The trip to a Sixers game, organized by Ankur Parikh, was one of many social activites we planned during second year. Class turnout was triple that in Kresge B! BELOW: Post-game dinner at the Jamaican Jerk Hut. S+c. Row GEN s t ADM Gam $10.00 % 05)06 04 Jpmm, Phi Hies vs St. Louis Cardinals Bank Park. Thursday May 6.2004 l:05pc S •£. So� S«a! Pr 1 t« GE AD $10.00 H Phillies 276 Temple University School of medicine ABOVE: Kate Tcmmc, Matt Zibclman. Meg Graybill, Dana Kretschman and friends wait for the cyclists to race by. RIGHT: Meg Graybill. Monica Dhand. Shade Ogunro and Dana Shanis perhaps enjoying the keg a little too much. BELOW: Ihe group hangs out before heading to the finish line. Manayunk Bike Race Kegs n Eggs The Manayunk Bike Race is a popular annual Philadelphia event. Cyclists from around the world travel to compete on the infamous ‘wall, ’ an incredibly steep part of the course through Manayunk that separates the victors from the rest of the pack. Masses of spectators line the streets to cheer them on. Our class managed to wake up early enough to cook a big breakfast at the Manayunk house before heading out to join the crowds. Game With the completion of Citizens Bank Park at the end of our first year, attending Phillies games became a popular activity. Although we couldn’t convert the Red Sox fans, many of our classmates came to love the Phillies. The new stadium added much to the atmosphere of the game, prompting even non-baseball fans to join in the cheering. 2007 Skull 277 Camping Trip ABOVE: Mike Chu. Brian Doyle, Allen Chu and Tony Chow discuss wilderness survival strategies. RIGHT: Brian Doyle and Mike Chu try to figure out the best route back to North PhiUy. ABOVE: Rob Rankin and Tony Chow marvel at Nccna Singh's skills with fire. BELOW: Dana Shanis. Monica Dhand and Shade Ogunro relax before dinner. ABOVE LEFT: Michelle Chin nukes a new friend. ABOVE RIGHT: Monica Dhand and Dana Shanis do their morning calisthenics. Although Philadelphia has much to offer, sometimes you just need to get out of the city. During first year, a group of us took a weekend post-exam camping trip to Locust Lake State Park in upstate Pennsylvania. After a rocky start pitching the Dhand family tent that was missing crucial poles and a run-in with the park ranger who did not appreciate our hard work on the tent at midnight, we were finally able to relax. We had a great time using our sharply honed navigational skills while hiking and exploring the woods. “Social’' Steve Thuahnai and Rob Rankin kept us from starvation with their excellent fishing skills and after all was said and done, we bonded by the fire. Awww... LEFT: The group lakes the first of many hiking breaks about 30 feet from the campsite. BELOW: Steve Thuahnai and Rob Rankin show off the main dishes for die next post-exam party. 278 Temple Uniuersity School of fTiedicine ABOVE: Deneen Spatz does her best Shirley Temple impression... RIGHT: Dave Ni, aka William Hung, anxiously awaits audience approval. BELOW: Rick Conlin and Brian Doyle show Temple how they invented rock and roll with Rick's original 'Ode to Goose' from Top Gun. BELOW RIGHT: Dave Ni belting out his best rendition of‘She-Bangs.’ No Talent Talent Show Once a yearTemple gathers it’s most prestigious students to participate in the schools esteemed talent competition. Many enter but only one walks away with the schools highly coveted first place bookstore gif t certificate. The Class of2007 was proud to claim both t he first and third places. Rick Conlin and Brian Doyle were later spotted in the bookstore cashing in on their first prize winnings while third place winner. Dave Ni. was forced to pay full price. 2007 Skull I 279 Post Exam Parties at Rob Steve's ABOVE: Classmates relax and have a drink at Rob Steves after a stressful exam. BELOW: Matt Thomas showing off his guitar skills. ABOVE: Rob Rankin flips some burgers at one of his parties. ABOVE: Jon Pak chowing down ABOVE. RIGHT: Christy Herb unwinding after a stressful exam week. BELOW. RIGHT: Steve Thuahnai. Dr. Sean Harbison Rob Rankin ABOVE: Matt Zibclman. Pam Mirsky, Brian Doyle. RIGHT: loel Chang. Stella Luo. Asani Phillips get cozy in the kitchen. 280 Temple University School of Tbedicine ABOVE: Michelle Olshcski grabbing a bite ABOVE: Karen Siren acts as hostess and catching up with classmates. at Rob’s Steve’s. ABOVE: Jordanna Walker attempting to play the ball- ABOVE: Sandeep Pandit in-cup game. looking sharp. ABOVE: Jon Pak Rob Rankin...escaping or breaking in? ABOVE: Waiting for some good cats at Steve Rob’s Outdoor Cafe. ABOVE: Jon Pak. Mike Chu, Michelle Chin. Asani Phillins. 8c Dave Ni chill out toaether. 'Come on over to 3351 Park Ave. for some food and drinks after the exam!' This was a familiar site in all of our inboxes during the first three years at Temple. Rob Rankin and Steve Thuahnai. who chose to live in an apartment about 30 yards away from Temple Hospital (perhaps bravely... perhaps crazily), took advantage of their convenient location to bring the Class of 07 together at the ends of semesters and clerkship blocks. People gathered in the kitchen or outside on the patio, where everyone felt safe and protected by the razor-wired fence. And despite efforts to avoid 'shop-talk most of our initial conversations would turn to comparing responses to exam questions or sharing clerkship experiences. However, soon afterwards the guests could hear the sounds of 80's music blasting from Steve's room while enjoying a Michael Jackson impression from Rob. And although most people were sure to leave before dusk, 3351 was always a nice place to kick back for a few hours to share some memories and laughs with good friends. 2007 Skull 281 Softball ABOVE: The team poses before the start of their winning season LEFT: Monica Dhand and Shade Ogunro cheer during the rematch against our archrivai; the Class of 2006. RIGHT: No Scrubs!!!! Team spirit may have been our biggest talent. BELOW: The team indulges after a hard fought game. 282 Temple University School of medicine LEFT: The ladies of team ‘No Scrubs. ABOVE LEFT: Post-rematch BBQ with the Class of 2006. ABOVE RIGHT: The team looks for holes in our enemy's defense. BELOW LEFT: The bench tries to remember what we learned during batting practice. ‘No Scrubs was our amazingly athletic softball team during all four years of school. We held our own against such rivals as Temple Law, Temple Grad and other Temple Med teams. Co-captains Monica “Monster” Dhand, Abby “the Mouth” Myers and Michelle “Mishski” Olsheski enforced a strict practice schedule and an even stricter post-game party schedule that made each season fun. Our team grew stronger each year as we recruited talent from not only our class but from their significant others ('Doug and ‘Karen’) as well. Although we lost by a hair in our infamous rematch against the Class of 2006, everyone knows that we had the better team. Every Sunday morning, the Temple Med soccer team jogged out on the fields at Fairmont Park to play against the local graduate schools. Ihere was fierce competition from the other teams and some of the games got pretty heated... With the help of players from all the classes, we held our own on the field and had a great time! ABOVE: the team takes the field in the big game against Wharton. ABOVE RIGHT: Players warm up before yet another win. RIGHT: lonas Redman and Ankur Parikh discuss game winning strategy. FAR RIGHT: Girl Power!! The only girls on the team. Abby Myers. Chrissv Herb and Dana Shanis pose after the game. Soccer 2007 Skull 283 ABOVE: Stella I.uo Jon Pak brave the tain to make some burgers and ABOVE: Michelle, Derek, Shade Stella hot dogs on the BBQ for some hungry classmates. smile for the camera. ABOVE: Don't mess with Dave Nl when he's got his supersoaker... BELOW: Matt Zibelman Sc lake Treskovich in a tree. BELOW: Matt Heaney Michelle Oliheski waiting for the grill to heat up. ABOVE: Straight from Sam's dub via Ion's trunk. ABOVE BELOW: Mary Fontanella Sc Judy l.im enjoy the beautiful day. LEFT- Rob Rankin brings the refreshments. BELOW: What do you do when you run out of cups? 284 Temple University School of rftedicine The end of the year picnic has long since been a tradition at Temple Med. Organized by the third year class officers, it includes the PowderpufTFootball game (sponsored by American Medical Womens Association) which pits the first year students against the second year students and features American cuisine available from your local membership warehouse. Not only does this annual event function as a milestone in ones medical education but also doubles as a send off for the outgoing senior class. Antics are generally encouraged and it is often surprising what one can capture on many a camera. ABOVE, IJBFTi Team picture of the Class of 2007 as 1st years. ABOVE: Monica Dhand, Meg Graybill, Chrissy Herb ABOVE: Shade Ogunro goes out Stella Luo get pumped lor the game against the Class of 2008 for a pass. Abby Myers looking sharp on game -day ABOVE. RIGHT: Coach Herrick LEFT: Team picture of the Class of 2007 as 2nd stars. ABOVE: Celebrating our victory! PowderPuff 20C 285 Formals Doubletree Hotel 2003 The Class of 2007 sure cleans up well! The Med School Proms were a time to forget about our studies, let our hair down (or put our hair up, for some) and dress to impress. We enjoyed fancy hors docuvres, drinks, and delicious food as some of us took on the alter ABOVE, LEFT: Steve Thuahnai Jon Pak showing some love for Abby Myers. ABOVE, RIGHT: Dave Ni, Stella Luo, Nelson Yang arc lookin' sharp. . Dana Shanis Julie Ryan strike a pose. ABOVE, LEFT: Deneen Spat Naomi Schwartz get cozy at the formal. ABOVE, RIGHT: Shade Ogunro, Monica Dhand, Abby Myers get their groove on. ABOVE, LEFT: Nccna Singh, who's the new guy? ABOVE, RIGHT: The Class of 2007...showmg off our moves. College of Physicians egos of Shakira and Usher and even embarrassed ourselves by knowing all the words to Baby Got Back. 286 Temple University School of fTVzdicine LEFT: David Ni, Naomi Schwartz Deneen Spatz get jlggy with it. ABOVE, LEFT: Michelle Chin takes a break from her scrubs to get dressed up for the formal ABOVE, CENTER: Renee Straub with date, Colleen Hanley and Charlie Brcish arrive ready to get this party started! ABOVE, RIGHT: Jordanna Walker Chrissy Herb catching up on some girl talk. ABOVE, FAR LEFT: Some cute couples mingle during cocktail hour. ABOVE, CENTER: Chris Richardson, Dave Ni. Nelson Yang. 8c Naomi Schwartz take a breather from the dance lloor to pose for a picture. FAR RIGHT, ABOVE: The College of Physicians of Philadelphia before the party. RIGHT AND BELOW, LEFT: Temple Med Students really know how to get a party started! BELOW. CENTER: A seem Bhandari 8c James Lee getting a little affectionate. BELOW RIGHT: Scott Lang. Sofie Li Stephanie arc looking fabulous. 2004 College of Physicians of Philadelphia 2007 Shull i 287 Birthdays Birthdays were always a great chance to celebrate. An excuse to put away our books and forget about our exams. An opportunity to reconnect when our clerkships spread our class across the city and the state. Some birthdays will be remembered clearly...others through an alcohol induced haze. Some of us hit the big 3 0 during our years at Temple while others experienced their first legal drink as a soon to-be doctor. Whatever the age or the celebration the memories will be cherished for years to come as precious moments shared with our closest Temple friends. ABOVE: Is this Aydins 24th or 31st? BELOW: Sharing the cake in the Kresge Mc7-7.aninc. ABOVE: Monica Dhand’s big day. ABOVE: Celebrating Amys Birthday at Le Bus in Manayunk. BELOW: Steve Thuahani celebrates his birthday with the gang at Sugar Moms. ABOVE: Mmmm...more cake anyone? lordanna Walkers birthday. 288 1 Temple University School of medicine ABOVE: Dana Shanis Hilary Alpert celebrate Shade Ogunro's Birthday with S'mores at Cosi ABOVE: Tejal Shah. Alison Zambclli, Bethany Wortman, Lauren Rothkopf. Lindsay Weinstain celebrate Alison's Birthday. ABOVE: Smile Stella! You’re on candid cameral BELOW: Dana Shanis. Kate Temme. Bethany Wortman Matt Zibelman celebrating Kate's birthday at I e'tage ABOVE: Matt Dayno. Steve Thuhanai, Brian Doyle, Michael Chu relieve some stress celebrate over drinks. LEFT: Chrissy Herb Jordanna Walker celebrate with a binge on champagne cake. BELOW. RIGHT: Ladies man Mike Marino celebrates with Amy Lyons, Pam Mirsky, Stella Luo Monica Dhand. 2007 SMI 1 289 Going out ABOVE: Gccta Bhargavc. Jon Pak, Matt Dayno Pam Mirsky arc showing some love. ABOVE: Shade Ogunro H Momcal Dhand give H each other some help home. 290 Temple University School of ITiedicine The class of 2007 almost never missed an opportunity to go out and hit the bars. Whether we were heading to Olde City, Rittenhouse Square, or even Atlantic City our class always made the most of any available free time and we certainly never needed an excuse to go out and have a good time. We spent many nights getting to know the various bars and other drinking establishments that Center City had to offer. Although our recollections of our nights out may be hazy at best, one thing we can all agree on is that we always managed to have a great time. ABOVE- Looks like a heated game of Texas Hold 'Em...or just enjoying beers good company. ABOVE: Dan Wong, Karen Siren. Jordnnna Walker. Avini Phillips ABOVE: Tony Chow, Allen Chiu. Maine Fan. Dan Wong, Shadi farjous. Sieve Thuahnai Dave Ni get ready for a night on the town. ABOVE: Suia Sahastin. Amy Diplarido, Chrissy Herb ABOVE. LEFT: Mike Scully. Pat Chcatle Bnan Civic show otf their bods. ABOVE. RIGHT: Michelle Olsheski. Monica Dhand, Dana Shanis, Shade Ogunro...getting caught on camera. ABOVE: Aarti Lothe. Tejal Shah. Julie Ryan Sarah Perman .looking good, girls' ... still going... LEFT: Ion Pac. Aarti Lothe. MegGraybill, Dana Shanis Monica Dhand are having too much fun. ABOVE: Steve Thuahnai. Rob Rankin. Matt Dayno Guillermo Portillo 2007 SMI I 291 ABOVE: After their medicine rotation, the group celebrates at Continental BELOW: Dan Wong. Matt 'Ihomas and Asani Phillips at Lucky strike. ABOVE: Rachel Raphael, Weili Chang Myrna Cortez at Ann Bogage's wedding. ABOVE: Ion Pak Dana Shanis make an Aarti sandwich. BELOW: Nelson Yang. Dave Ni. Nicole Fusiance Albert Hicks out for a stroll in Pittsburgh. ABOVE: Sarah. Wendy. Ann. l.ynac lamcc looking HOT at Ann's birthday celebration LEFT: Matt Dayno Ion Pak are excited to start their gardens. BELOW: Aani. Dana. Brian Monica at a party at Matt Zibclmans house. ABOVE: Surahbi. Robyn. Amy, Dana Leannc out for a ladies night. BELOW: I don't think Monica Pam are having a good time... ABOVE: Asani Phillips N’eena Singh represent. ABOVE: Skandan Shanmugan Tejal Shah share a hug. 292 Temple University School of medicine ABOVE: Rachel Raphael, Leonard Mason, Ann Igbre, Sara Habte, Janice Hobbs are looking good before heading out on the town. ABOVE: Do we need an excuse to get together? BOTTOM, LEFT: Doing what we do best...having a good time ottt in Philly. ABOVE; E„joying , drink catching up aft„ studying for CIams. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Bryan Platt, Jose Reyes, Steve Thuahnai... Cheers! ABOVE: Rob Rankin is manning the keg...a very prestigious job. 2007 Sis. 293 Good Times ABOVE: Nancy Fazzinga, Steve Thuahnai, Dave Casper, Albert Jung Salim Siddiqui gearing up for the senior class picture. LEFT: Celebrating at the Continental downtown after their Medicine rotation at Temple. ABOVE, LEFT: Friends Suja Sabastin Daria Chacon ABOVE, CENTER: Jeremy Sabado, Bryan Platt Dcnecn Spatz are looking sharp. ABOVE: Albert Hicks 111, Vik Sathycndra Al Sun hanging out over lunch. BELOW: The guys acting goofy in SFC. ABOVE, LEFT: Aidan I.athari showing some love for Mike Ast while Chris Barton looks on. ABOVE, RIGHT: Gccta Bhargavc Stella Luo having a drink at Tragos. BELOW, LEFT: Sandeep Pandit, Amy DiPlacido, Chrissy Herb Angela Gupta. BF.1.0W, CENTER: Tcjal Shah, Sophie Li, Dana Shanis, Aarti Lothe Julie Ryan BELOW, RIGHT: Monica Dhand, Mary Fontanclla Dcnccn Spatz 294 Temple Unii ersity School of ftieddne ABOVE: Skandan ABOVE: Handin' in Krcsgc A BELOW: Catching up...and killing time... before the official start of 4th year. ABOVF., LEFT: Dana Shanis, Doug Gugger, Ryan Gibbons, Charlie Breish taking a rare break from the Delivery Room on OB GYN. BOTTOM, LEFT: Kate O’Donnell Joel Chang taking a rest from rounds. BOTTOM. CENTER: Nicole Eustance Dave NL.taking a study break. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Mike Marino Dana Shanis celebrating Cinco dc Mayo. ■ . • ABOVE, LEFT: Dr. Russell the Surgery crew celebrating the end of a long 12 weeks. ABOVE, RIGHT: Some Temple girls getting together for at Pot Luck Dinner at Mitzie-Ann Davis’ house. ABOVE: The girls are all smiles while grabbing lunch at SFC. ABOVE: Cheers! ABOVE: Awww... Colleen Charlie ABOVE: Matt Thomas studying hard. 2007 Skull 295 ABOVE, LEFT: Dave Ni...so photogenic ABOVE, CENTER: Brian Swehla Jill Johnson are all smiles. ABOVE. RIGHT: Remember Epidemiology? The pro-HRT team poses for a picture. ABOVE, LEFT: Karen Siren, Aydan Lathari, Rob Rankin 8c Chrissy Herb ABOVE, CENTER: Mary Fontanclla 8c Stephanie Tessing ABOVE, RIGHT: John Oshlilck 8c Andrea Shapiro NEAR RIGHT: Lenay Brayboy 8c Nina Singh grab some lunch at Temple FAR RIGHT: KateTemme studying hard. BELOW, LEFT: Ann Igbre 8c Wendy Parnell working hard in Anatomy Lab... BELOW, RIGHT: Aarti Lothe, Julie Ryan 8c Mike Marino...hardly working. t—i irsiij 7rsitu School of rTkzdicine ABOVE, LEFT: Angela Gupta presenting a research project: “Hypertension in the ED. FAR LEFT: Joel Barton 8c Nelson Yang trying to act professional. LEFT: Vinay Kini 8c Amy Lyons grab some coffee on the way to work. ABOVE: Lauren Rothkopf, Daria Chacon, Julie Ryan, Tcjal Shah 8c Dana Shanis celebrate at Suja Sabastin’s Baby Shower. Congrats, Suja!! ABOVE, LEFT: 1’aul Korc 8c Mike Marino looking studly while watching the Eagles game, ABOVE, CENTER: Robyn Schultz, Dana Kretchman 8c Serabhi Gaur... everyone loves an Irish girl! FAR RIGHT: Jodi Washinsky 8c Aarti Lothe strutting their stuff. NEAR RIGHT: Drew Dziewit proudly showing off his research. RIGHT, BOTTOM: Steve Thuahnai giving a 3rd year some pointers. FAR RIGHT, BELOW: Pete Sawras Sc Pat Cheatle...are you hiding from your residents? BELOW, LEFT: Rob Rankin showing some love for Dana Shanis. BELOW, CENTER: Helping each other home after a night at the bars. BELOW, RIGHT: Rob Rankin and Steve Thuahnai spending a quiet night at home together...or maybe it’s Halloween. 2007 Skull I 297 Anthony De Marzio 8 Dina I lalegouaDe Marzio July 16.2005 Guillermo Sara Portillo August7 2004 Witz Carthey Suja Sabastin June 19.2004 Lric Liggett 8 Anne Bogage Liggett October 15,2005 John 8 Lauren Ri hmond June 17 2005 Jill 8 Robert Johnson December 23.2005 I lere comes t he bride . .Somewhere between exams and rounds. some of us managed to fit in planning a wedding into our already busy study schedules. These love birds had to schedule honeymoons around their rotations and still found time to maintain a supposed healthy relationship. Congratulations from t he Class of 2007 to all the newlyweds!!! 298 Temple University School of medicine Aflrli l ot he 8c Vikas Shevacje October 1,2005 Doug Amy G linger June 11,2004 Julie Joe Ryan April 12,2003 Murk Jennifer Rogers July 27,1999 Ken Gina Givorsi September 16.2005 Aaron Melissa Mares September 3. 2005 Rob Rankin Trade Leeds engaged: October 28.2005 Wedding: June 2.2007 Leonard Mason Marissa Weekes engaged: August 5.2006 Wedding: May 26.2007 Jason Lenko Jodi Washinsky Matt Zibelman KateTemme SteveThuahnai Karen Siren engaged: April 1.2006 Engaged: May 20.2006 Engaged: December 13.2005 Wedding June 2.2007 Wedding: May 27 2007 Wedding: April 21.2007 Rajan Jain Angela Gupta Matt Ileaney Micbelle Olsheski Lauren Rothkopf Daniel Rubin Engaged: March 25.2006 Engaged. March 27,2006 Engaged. January 28.2007 Wedding: May 27 2007 Wedding: June 2,2007 Sara Habte Khyri Williams Engaged: August 4.2006 Wedding: May 26.2007 Lindsay Weinstein Jacob Lief Wedding: May 27 2007 Michael Chu Michelle Chin Engaged: October 10.2006 Wedding: June 2.2007 300 Temple University School of fTvedicine Babies Brayboy Blitz carthev SujaS st in DOB Siren }0. 999 1 ) S at 19 weeks Due date is March 6 2007 The Class of 2007s newest arrivals! Even rotating through OB (A ' dicln t scat e these met! students enough to keep from having babies of their o n ! bey u ei e somehow able to squeeze in diaper changes and late night feedings in betu et 111 stuc mg and rounds. Could these be the future members of the remple Med C ass 0 .0 Congratulations from the Class of 2007 to all the new pai ents. Owen Miles Grimaldi DOB. June 12.2006 I zriOuinn Liggett DOB: October 11,2006 Lena Aimouna Marie Diakite April 17 2004 Karen 'ac°F-miiyF( May� 2o06 Frank Fazzinga 2007 SKull A copy of this speech was given to every student who rotated with Dr. Gordon in their surgery clerkship in third year. To Be a Doctor Felix Marti-Ibanez, M.D. My course on the history of medicine has ended. Facing me were a hundred and twenty-eight young men and women. There were pale faces and swarthy faces, students with dark, blond, or red hair, hut throughout the entire group the same restless light shone in their young eyes, as if they had captured a spark from the sun. These freshmen of mine asked me to tell them what it means “to be a doctor,” and I ended my course with this explanation: A i Ever since the day you first said those magic words, “1 want to be a doctor,” you have been wrapped in the colorful fabric of the history of medicine, a fabric woven from the ideals, wisdom, endeavors, and achievements of our glorious predecessors in medicine. You have just embarked on a fascinating voyage leading to the harbor of one of the most dynamic professions. Year after year new windows will keep opening before your eyes, revealing the multifaceted landscape.df medical art and science. But medicine today is so complex that no human mind can possibly integrate the numerous fragments of medical theory and 1 practice that will be taught you in your student years. Only through history of medicine can one appreciate that to be a doctor in the true sense of the word, is to he not only a wise man but, who fulfills his task as a scientist with professional quality and IT integrity; as a human being, with a kind heart and high ideals; and as a member of society, with honesty and efficiency. Man is the only creature able to make tools with which to make other tools, and of all the tools made by him words are the most important. The fabric of medicine is woven with words that express the ideas from which they sprang. The original meaning of the three words - physician, medic, doctor - that describe our profession is highly illuminating. The word “physician” derives from the Greek physis or nature, denoting that the physician has his roots in an understanding of the nature of things; the word “medic” comes from mederi, to heal, and the root med means to meditateor think, so that medic is equivalent to thinker and healer; the word “doctor” originally meant master, instructor. Thus, semantically, our profession involves learning, knowledge, healing, and teaching. In its turn, the word medicine” not only means wfiat medical men do (many of the great figures in medical history, such as Pasteur and I .eeuwenhoek, were not physicians), but also denotes a social science that uses the methods of the natural sciences to attain four objectives: to promote health, to restore health, to prevent disease, and to rehabilitate the patient. Every day, more and more, medicine becomes, above all, the prevention of disease and the promotion of health. For only by knowing the healthy man can we cure him when he falls ill. The physician in his threefold capacity, as a professional, as a member of society, and as a human being, has throughout history r helped man in his physical, mental, and social ascent. As a professional man in particular, the physician has always acted as a healer, using magic, faith, empiricism, or rational resources; as a knower, for his knows the secrets in fighting the historicosocial process called disease. To heal, to know, to prevent, to organize - these will he your four future spheres of professional activity, embraced in the expression “to be a doctor. You have chosen the most fascinating and dynamic profession there is, a profession with the highest potential for greatness, since the physician’s daily work is wrapped up in the subtle web of history. Your labors are linked with those of your colleagues who preceded you in history and those who are now working all over the world. It is this spiritual unity with our colleagues of all periods and of all countries that has made medicine so universal and eternal. For this reason we must study and try to imitate the lives of the great doctors of history. Their lives, blazing with greatness, teach us that our profession is the only one that still speaks of its duties in this world of today, in which almost everyone else speaks only of his rights. An ideal of service permeates all our activities: service especially to the patient, as a fellow creature isolated on the inland of his suffering, whom only you can restore to the mainland of health. For that purpose you must know thoroughly iioflonlv the diseased bv also the healthy. From now on your professional conduct must adhere to the moral code of medicine that began with the Hippocratic Oath. Despite its negative aspect in prohibiting a number of activities, the Hippocratic oath was not a law buta precept self-impost by physicians who accepted an ideal of devotion and service conjoined by their moral conscience. Five types of ethical duties must guide your life: duties to your teachers, to society, to your patients, to your colleagues, and to yourselves. You have duties to your teachers, because they, the parents of vour mind, are the most important people in your life next to you j own parents. I do not mean only your university professors, but any physician from whom you lean anything - his science, art, ethics, self-denial, or example -r that may become a source of inspiration in your professional life. You must honor your masters with devotion and friendship, for friendship is man’s noblest sentiment, greater even than love. Your duty to society is to be idealists, not hedonists: as physicians, to accept vour profession as a service to mankind, not .is a source of profit; as investigators, to seek the knowledge that will benefit vour fellow beings; as clinicians, to alleviate pain and heal the sick; as teachers, to share and spread your knowledge and always because you are imbued with an ideal of service and not the ambition for gain. Thus will you maintain the dignity of our profession as a social science applied to the welfare of mankind. Vour duty to your patients will be to act toward them as you would wish them to act toward you: with kindness, w ith courtesy, with honesty. You must learn when and how to withhold the truth from your patients if bv not telling them all the facts of the | case you can relieve or consol them, for you can cure them sometimes, and you can give them relief often, but hope can give them always. Remember that a laboratory report is not an irrevocable sentence. A hematological determination, a roentgenogram, an electroencephalogram may supply vital information on the organic working of the body, but it is even more vital never to forget that, behind all such reports and data, there is a human being in pain and anguish, to whom you must offer something more than an antibiotic, an injection, or a surgical aid; you must, with vour attitude, vour words, and vour actions, inspire confidence and faith and give understanding and consolation. To vour colleagues you have the obligations of civilized men sharing a great and noble task and fighting tor a common cause in a great crusade. Medicine lives and is nourished by the great social prestige it enjoys. Hence, never speak ill ot a colleague, since to do so would be the same as speaking evil of medicine and therefore of your own selves. 11 you have something good to say about a fellow physician, say it everywhere; if you have not, then keep silent. You belong to a team ot gallant professionals of all races and eras, bound together across the ages and continents by a glorious ideal. Finally,you will have obligations to yourselves. Every man in his youth forms an ideal profile of himself or of what he wants to be. He envisions, while young, an ideal program of things to do in life. The rest of his life is spent trying to fill in that profile with achievements. Some fail to reach fulfillment, and later it is tragic to see that ideal profile, of which they dreamed during their youth, in ruins, with the stumps of things begun but never completedrBut in the majority of cases, that ideal silhouette created in youthful days really represents our true selves. You must live to be worthy of that silhouette. Your lire, your work, and your personality as a physician must be such that your ideal profile of yourself will be filled in with brilliant achievements. 1 .earn to live perceptively, using that key to wisdom that comes from seeing everything with a total perspective and in view of eternity. Learn through science to correlate things in space, through history, to correlate events in time, and combine all this knowledge esthetically through the beauty' of art. You arc embarking on a noble career in which there is no room for amateurs or dilettanti, a career in which we must all aspire to be masters of whatever we undertake, for the mistakes of medical carpenters and prescribes’ apprentices can have tragic results. Remember that the important thing in life is to be great, not big, a great man, not a big man. 1 .et vour actions be great, but preserve your personal modesty and humility. What counts in a man and in a physician is his greatness. By greatness I mean grandeur in the things we do and simplicity' in the way we do them, doing things that influence the lives of many people, but preserving always the greatest personal simplicity. For greatness is simplicity. Know how to feel yourself an important part of the deeds of history. Try to find out as soon as your can what your ideal self is. Try to be what you truly are; otherwise you will be nothing. Such was Pindar's theme: “Be what thou arc.’’ Man’s dignity' rests in his ability to choose his destiny. You have chosen the best destiny of all, a life of dedicated service and dynamic activity. If you work with faith and without dismay, .dl your dreams will come true. In your fiiture work you will be ingood comjpany. The great physicians of history', the glorious figures of the past, will always be near you. When you perform a dissection, a red-bearded young man with flashing eves, Andreas Vesalius, will be peering m er your shoulder; vhcn you make a physiological experiment, the melancholy, pensive eyes oi William I larvey will be watchingyou; when you teach medicine, the venerable figure of William Osier with his Apollonian head will come and sit like a medical Goethe beside you; and when you approach the sickbed, the shades of Hippocrates, Sydenham, and Fleming will gather round to counsel you. The Greeks created the legend that Delphi, site of the famous oracle, was the center of the world, because if two eagles were to fly from any two points of the globc, ooncr or later they would meet in Delphi. We now know that the two eagles of science and medicine do not flv only in space bur also in time, and their wings hover over the illustrious shadows of the investigators, clinicians, educators, pioneers, rebels, and martyrs of the history of medicine. The meeting place of those two eagles lies not in space but in time, in the future, and in the mind and the heart of evei v one of you who answered destiny’s call to greatness when you decided to be a doctor. When we honestly ask ourselves which people in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares. I LEFT: Aarti Lothe, Dana Shanis Monica Dhand becoming fast friends at a party in Manayunk during orientation first year. BELOW: Abby Myers showing some love for a fellow classmate. RIGHT: Relaxing and catching up with friends at the end-of-year picnic after 2nd year. Who would have thought this adorable face would grow up to be a doctor! Julie, we are so proud of you. Congratulations. We love you. Mom, Dad, Joe, Jacie, Cory, Andrew, Lindsey, Taylor and Maddie Scott: You have given your mother and I many reasons to be proud- your academic achievements at Penn State, your unsurpassed performance in officer training, are but two examples- but none of your achievements are greater than graduation from medical school. Kudos! - Mom Dad Congratulations Rick- You’ve come a long way. We're so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. All our love, Dad, Mom and Jackie DTB- You’ve experienced so much since this first graduation day so long ago. Our pride has grown with each ceremony we have watched. Now you will add “MD” behind your name and spend your days improving someone’s life. We always knew you were meant to do great things. Your Mom Dad love you very much. 306 I! Temple University School of fbedicine To BETHANY WORTMAN CONGRATULATIONS! May your future endeavors bring your dreams to realization. I am so proud of you. Much LOVE, GRANDMA RITA i You make me so proud I can't stop smiling. Love, Momo Our heartfelt 'Congratulations to our dear niece Elaine Fan for her great achievement. Love, Aunty Anny Uncle Ray Here’s to m ume 9itl uhth thc Big Dreams! v'.if y e . m ’ nm-m« . o. ... V'y __ ______ if . Congratulations Dr. Graybill! • ,, x ’ ■ A YV5, -V k v booJ h Q n y ,� Y A 0 Z y • v at ,VV V CnagrccVva s [ ' 0JT - So c ‘CVf0° 1 -rim. 0 T'tr 2007 SkV I 307 Dearest Stephanie, You began your journey as always with joy. With some time for fun along the way, you continued toward your single goal with utmost determination, courage, and compassion. We are so very proud of you! Congratulations! Stephanie M. {Pouch M.{D. Love, Dad, Mom, and Alison Microbes beware! 308 ! Temple University School of medicine CONGRATULATIONS PAM! We salute you Doctor Pam, You’ve succeeded in your studies, With wit, creativity and intelligence, You’ve pursued your goal with great diligence. Fame and fortune await, Not dependent on fate. We know you will excel. You’ve already done so well. For you are truly special And certain to attain your dreams. We are so very proud of you, The latest, will you be the greatest, doctor in our family. With love, Mom, Dad, Emmy, Nana (and Cleo) GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 2007 “Success doesn’t come to you... you go to it.” - Marva Collins Congratulations Leonard, God bless you. Mom - Dad - Lyndell and Marissa 2007 i 309 Mary, You have made us so proud. Keep that devotion and dedication for making dreams a reality! With all our love, Mom Dad I took the road less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Our dear son, Rob Throughout your twenty-six years... Of life, you have given us enormous happiness and pride. Of play, we have giggled, laughed, played along and learned the lighter side of living. Of education, we have marveled at your thirst for knowledge. Of work, we have admired your committment for excellence and determination to strive for high personal standards of achievement. Of love, our family is endless with love, and we have witnessed the power of love as you have managed life’s twists and turns, and met that special someone to be your life partner to share your love as you begin your next twenty-six years.... The dreams we wish for you are certain to become a reality, as we watch you set forth to accomplish those goals. You are an inspiration to all that know you. We will continually wish you a life full of adventure, accomplishments, love and happiness! Love always, Mom and Dad 310 Temple University School of HVedicine Dr. Karen Siren, Our wish for you is that ail your dreams come true. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Everything you do will make a difference in this world. Life is a journey, enjoy every minute of the ride to success. We love you and are with you on every road you take. Love, Mom, Frannie, Kellie, Wayne, Hannah Grandma I am really happy that my mom Is becoming a Doctor. I think It means a lot to my mom . Some people think it is Easy being a Doctor But it takes lots Of work. Taking Lots and lots Of tests. Hours And hours of practice. I love you mom, Hannah Dearest Elaine, Words can never express our pride in all of your accomplishments. Enjoy the opportunities and adventures that lay ahead of you. We love you and wish you success in everything you do. Love, Dad, Mom and Shirley Shaden, You and your brother Omar were bom on June 17, 1980 in Appleton, Wisconsin seven we early. Shaden means: The deer that just becam-independent from the mother. A fitting name. Academics and sports have been your mainsi Soccer started at five years. Travel teams, UE varsity and your big time coaching debut with ll 4-6 year old kids at the Boy's Girl's Club. Remember the trips? Soccer in Germany, cruising the Mediterranean, D.C., Williamsburg The Nile cruise. Then there was that cross cour trip that had me worried sick for a month!! Anc always we had the Jersey Shore to catch up. The big move after high school was to be a Nittany Lion. But one of the happiest moments my life and your brothers is when you got accepted at Temple University Medical School. On your way through Med School, you have taught me how to trust you and your pursuit of your challenges. Nick is even more proof of that! In High School you wrote an article about your hero. You wrote that I was your hero and why. What you do not know is that over the years you have become my Hero. Dr. Shaden. Love You Always and Forever. Main Shaden is one of the greatest, most caring people 1 have ever known. Her love and dedication are boundless. She has tmly found her calling. Anyone who knows Shaden would call her their best friend, but I am truly blessed to call her sister. I love you, Shaden and I am so proud of you. -Your Big Brother and Fan Shaden: You win the doctor race. Well then again vou did have a minute head start. Congratulations and 1 love vou. Omar 2007 Skull I: 311 Monica Dhand We kind of always knew you would become a doctor. The signs started cropping up early: We can all remember the times that you turned the bedroom closet into a make-believe hospital, wrapping our “broken” legs in toilet-paper “casts,” and making sure that they were properly elevated. And while most children’s first words are pretty simple, your first word was “consult.” You always knew what you wanted to do, and we never doubted that you would accomplish your goals. All your hard work has paid off. Congratulations on your graduation! We are all so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Anita, Neal and Sheila Christine M. Herb, M.D. WOW! What a proud moment! You stuck with this goal and now it is reality, such a huge accomplishment! I know it wasn’t always easy, however you handled the four years very well, pushing through with that Herb determination. Many changes have happened for you over the four years, living in Philadelphia, becoming a wife, daughter-in-law, and now a doctor in addition to being my daughter, and Johnny’s sister! Who would have thought all this 26 years ago. or even 22 years ago as you were holding your cabbage patch doll! Myself, Johnny, Andy, the Cook family, the Herb family, and all other family members and friends are so proud and happy for you! I know your Dad is in heaven raising a glass to you, hugging you, and bragging! He is with you always and in your heart forever. All the best as you begin the career of your dreams. Good luck with residency! Love, Mom 312 Temple Uniuersity School of rbedicine Love is a medicine for the sickness of the world Dr. Karl Menninger Lo the most loving daughter and sister, v n Dana Shanis, M.D. r i We are moved by your compassion yv , - With your talent, intelligence, arid contagious love, you are sure to do your part to Jj heal the world. Wishing you luck always, Mom, Dad, and Jenna 2007 Skull 313 Aarti, Yau did it! We are proud ?f £ ur hardworking, ambitious daughter. We arc confident that you WiLL be a groat physician. Vo LoVo you you all the best. from- N |om 5 (I m 1 I and Wish Pad And from Tennyson’s “Ulysses ' Tad much is taker, much abides, and the’ We are not now that strength which m old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are. we are. One equaHemper of heroic hearts. Made weak hy time and fate, hut strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.’ All our love always. Ivlom and. Stacey Our dear Jason, You fill our lives with laughter and kindness. W e are inspired hy your grit and determination We are awed hy your soul You will he called Doctor, hut it is your character and depth that defines you. Stacey and I love who you are. We have taught you to strive, to look further and deeper. You have the capacity to he a healer, the true physician, and not just the technician We applaud your achievement, hut we give you, dear Jason, a standing ovation 314 Temple University School of medicine Dear Jill, Congratulations on reaching this special milestone in your life! You have worked hard to get here. You have always been special to us, and we know you will be very special to your patients. We love you and are so proud of you! All our love, Mom, Dad, and Bob JOEL, JODI WASHINSKY. M.D. We’re proud of your DILIGENCE AND INTEGRITY. WE LOVE YOU - Congratulations! Congratulations jodi! Dad Mom Barton Love your Family. Dad. MOM. MICHAEL. GILLIAN JASON To the class of 2007- For all the successes behind you, congratulations! For all the challenges ahead, all the best wishes continued successes. 2007 Skull I 315 From the Family of James Kashanian Stella: Congratulation! We love you! Mom, Dad, Betsy, Kyle Mike 316 V Temple University School of medicine Mark, Be grateful for what you’ve become so that others will be grateful for who you are. love. Mom Since you were a child, you wanted to be a medical doctor and you kept your promise. Sara, The doctor. My daughter, way to go. I am ecstatic. Congratulations. Good luck with your great career and bright future. Wish you a wonderful, happy life. Love you. Your mother, Rezan Tewolde I‘m so proud of you. - Gram Fergy Great fishing at Davis Lake, Oregon! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, SARAH. WE’RE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU. MOM DAD, BEN LINDSAY 2007 Skull 317 Cungratulations to our “Dr. Alex”: Your caring compassion are a gift in your profession in the care of your patients. May God continue to bless you through your journey. We in our prayers, arc thankful for your achievements to reach your goal. We are really proud of our grand-daughter. Alexis. - With love. Grandma Si Cramps Alex, today marks the culmination of many years of determination, sleep-deprivation and hard work. It is a day we have imagined for you for many years. We are proud of your decision to pursue the most noble of professions in putting service to others at the forefront of your life. Wc are inspired by your altruism, continual quest for knowledge, and a commitment to improving the health and well-being of all people. Your faith and dedication to others defines your humanity. Continue to be led by your heart as you answer your calling and let it continue to he your compass throughout your life and career. It is said, to be happy a person needs just three things: love, purpose and hope. Alex, you have the love and respect of everyone dear to you: a steadfast purpose in improving the well-being of others; and share our hope of your making the world a better place. So don't worry, be happy..........in fulfilling your calling as patients await the comfort of your compassionate care. - Our eternal love and admiration. Mom Dad. Our Granddaughter Alexis is: Grratcjit gift from God, first horn of our first born Respectful, which is what you wish your child to be. Always concerned kind to l nth her human animal friends. Never afraid to learn something new. 4 to work hard at it. Devoted to family, friends her colleagues. Dedicated her life to medicine followed through successfully. A good example of what every family w ants the young lady in their family to achieve. Urgent in all her challenges, to turn around anything mediocre to a success. Gratitude to her parents for helping being there for her along the way. Hus a way ubout her that you know she will excel in her vocation life. Thoughtful not afraid to express herself with conviction. Enormous A generous love for everyone she touches. Ravenous need to excel whether it is in her field of medicine or every day ventures. - Love, Nana Spiritually Rup-pnp Smith. Always in our hearts. We are so proud of you. Dear Albert James Hicks III, When you entered Medical School, your statement spoke of your mother, now upon graduation it speaks of the fine attributes in your father and how you are your fathers son. My! How you have grown. In your growth this is our prayer to you: May the love of God garrison your life. In the times of protection, may God send 10,000 angels to encamp around you. In the time of trouble, may God hide you and in his arms you will dwell. In all things may God grant you favor. May grace, goodness and mercy follow you all the days of your life. May blessings over take you. May you be in good health and prosper. May you find comfort in the Holy Spirit. May your light so shine that the world may see your good works and glorify thy father in heaven. The greatest gift that a father can leave to his son is his good name, and this you will pass on to your son. You truly are your Father s son. In Jesus name we pray unto the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, these good things upon you. Amen, Scholom Love, Dad, Mom, Sister, Grandmother, Grandfather, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friends CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! 318 Temple University School of fTiedione Congratulations Okemena! Ann Okemena Igbre, M.D. MPH Congratulations on a job well done! May the Good Lord continue to bless and prosper you in every way. Your dedication, commitment, and strive for excellence has paid off. Thank you for making us proud. Love, Mom, Dad Racheal We are very proud of you! God bless you and remember that with God all things are possible. Good luck and Best Wishes. Love, Daddy, Mommy Gladys, Freda,Thelma, Shalom, Daniel 2007 Skull I’ 319 Myrna, Wishing you all the happiness and success. It takes a lot of planning and a lot of hard work, to make a dream come true. Keep believing in yourself. You're someone unique with no limit to what you can do. We are all very proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Sonia, Saury To: STEVE THUAHNAI By: HANNAH 0. SIREN I think being a doctor 1s hard and it is. I do not know why they (You Doctors) make students take so many tests. Thank3 for taking time away from studying to spend time with me. Love, Hannah Stephen Thuahnai, MD, PhD You've come a long way, you know! It's been hard, but we are very proud of you. I know if your father were here, he would be proud to know you are following in his footsteps. We wish you well! Congratulations! Love, Your Mom and Family 320 II Temple Unii ersity School of fftedicine MITZIE-ANN, our Nubian Princess: Congratulations on achieving this significant academic, professional and personal milestone. You are a tremendous source of pride to your family and a veritable beacon of inspiration to all who will follow you. As far as this family is concerned, your success is a pioneering achievement and we all luxuriate in the realization of your dream. Ever since you were a child, we have never doubted your ability to succeed and we all stand proudly vindicated. Your life has been a portrait of unswerving diligence and perseverance and a testimony to the virtues of hard work and discipline. The exacting standards that you have established for yourself and the academic rigor that you employed in the pursuit of your goals were truly exemplary. We laud you as you have applied these attributes to bring your dream to fruition. As you embark on the next leg of your academic and professional journey, we encourage you to remain true to your desire to use the tools that you have acquired and the additional skills that you will gain, to address the needs of the destitute and downtrodden amidst the lure of self-aggrandizement. We believe that the ultimate measure of your success will be the positive impact that you will exert on the rest of mankind, within your sphere of influence. Together, we wish you God's continued blessing - FAMILY MEMBERS. From Auntie Erica and Family: To God be the glory great things He has done. Mitzie-Ann you have been a trailblazcr to all our children . There was never a doubt that this day would happen. I could not be any more proud even if I was your birth mother. Just remember that if ever you need a RN 1 am willing and available. May God continue to order your steps in His Words. We love you. From: Mommy Mitzie-Ann, it would take a library to record all the emotions and sentiments that I am feeling right now and would want to express. However, I will just say this. To God we praise for a job well done. There is no turning back now. By attaining this goal you have done for your sisters what money will never be able to purchase. I am so proud of you. Lots of love, from mommy. From Aunt Bcv: Mitzic, Ann, you set your goal and you have accomplished it! May you find fulfillment in all your efforts. I am so proud of you. From the Mattisons: This could not have happened to someone more special. You have been an inspiration to all. You deserve it. May God continue to richly bless you as you reach for the stars. From Aunt Dianne: You dreamed it, now you have achieved it! Congratulations, Mitzie-Ann! I am proud of you girl. Greetings from: Janice Fennel and family Donna Cobrand and Family The Cox Family 2007 Skull I! 321 JL MPLE UNIVERS1T HOOL of MPDICI's For Dr. Bethany Wortman: “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” - e.e. cummings Keep growing. Keep healing. Keep learning. I’m so proud of you. I love you with all my heart - A1 Michael Marino, MD Dear Mike, You've worked hard and long to achieve your goal. We're so proud of you. We always said you are a wise old soul. It is your compassion and humanity that make you stand out. You'll be a truly special doctor. We all love you very much. Mom, Dad, Jenn Best wishes for your medical career. We know you will make Temple proud. Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Sciences. 322 11 Temple University School of rUedicine Congratulations to the Class of 2007! With great pride from the Admissions Committee 2007 Skill I 323 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2007! FROM CROZER-CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER Susan L. Williams, M.D. One Medical Center Boulevard Director of Medical Education Upland, FA 19013 324 II Temple Unu ersity School of fTTedicine Congratulations Class of 2007 We are proud to be part of your educational experience. Scranton-Temple Residency Program would like to congratulate the Temple students from the class of 2007, especially those who attended our program Derek Jones, Amanda Cannarozzi, Christopher Sanders, Monica Chun, and Nelson Tang. It was a pleasure working with these students. STRP remains committed to eliminate the barriers between the University, where discoveries take place, and the Communities, that implement the developments derived from these discoveries. Scranton-Temple Residency Program 746 Jefferson Avenue Scranton, PA 18510 7 rlEanUemn in Priuum Cnrr Phone: (570)343-2383 Web Page: http: www.strpweb.org E-Mail: STRP@mhs-nepa.com CONGRATULATIONS TO ONE AND ALL THE CLASS OF 2007 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY COMMUNITY MEDICINE FACULTY AND STAFF Trish Acri, ID David M. Barclay, III, MD, MPH Paul E. Lyons, 1D Stephen R. Permut, MD, Chairperson Dory Bearden, RN Michelle Briggs Joyce Brown Carolyn V. Cuffeld Kate Haney, Department Administrator Kenyalyn Makone-Anunda 2007 Skull 325 CONGRA TULA T ONS Congratulations and best wishes TO THE CLASS OF 2007 to the FROM Class of 2007 The Office of Academic Affiliations Stephen R. Permut, MD, JCD William F. Schulze Francine Waters from the Department of Emergency Medicine CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2007 Doctor of Medicine Best wishes in your future endeavors- from Temple University Children’s Medical Center, Section of Pediatric Anesthesia Harry Bonet, MD Elizabeth Drum, MD Bernard Harris, MD Bruce Levine, MD David Lowe, MD 326 I Temple Uniuersity School of medicine ' --vS4 TCtSfjj ttiffiffll ttiffi iltif ’■ i itiffliQ §4 U' d) siv dl} CONCRA TULA TIONS T FELICIDADES ¥ RECRUITMEJVT, rfDJMISSIOJVS JlJVD V MkPr°ad Street PhiWfleIphi , PA 19140 215.707.3595 215.707.3597 (Fax) www.temple.edu medicine Raul A. DeLa Cadcna, M.D. - Assistant Dean and Director Neida Perez, Ed..VI. - K-12 Director Sr. Student Sen ice Specialist Martin Whitaker Jr, MSW. - Sr. Student Counselor Elizabeth I,a Torre - Sr. Administrative Specialist Joanne M. Manns. Ph.D. - Assistant Director, COE Health Care Disparities Research Mario C. Rico, M.D. - Assistant Scientist. COE Health Care Disparities Research 2007 SMI I 327 We are glad to share the future with Temple graduates through opportunities in our residency programs: • Family Medicine: Anthony Tomassi, MD Christine Oh, MD • Internal Medicine: Timothy Long, MD • Obstetrics and Gynecology • Transitional Year: Carisa Pearce, MD The Reading Hospital and Medical Center Graduate Medical Education Personally focused. Experience driven. www.readinghospital.org 1-800-592-9943 Congratulations Class of2007! Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 2007! The Department of Pharmacology 328 II Temple Unii ersilg School of medicine Congratulations Best Wishes to the Class of 2007 from the Alumni Association Board of Directors of Temple University School of Medicine Alumni Profile: More than 10.000 highly accomplished, productive graduates and former residents of Temple University School of Medicine are practicing on every habitable continent of the globe. Approximately 22% of physicians in the Philadelphia area graduated from Temple, and approximately 45% of graduates remain in Pennsylvania. Temple alumni work in a spectrum of careers in academia, clinical practice, business and industry, and public service. Nearly 600 alumni are full time faculty at medical schools across the United States; approximately 20 currently serve as department chairs; and nine have served as deans. Dozens are authors, editors and contributors to leading medical texts. “The skills and abilities you develop at Temple will serve you well wherever you apply them, wherever you want to go.” - Calvin Johnson. MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, TUSM Secretary of Health, Commonwealth of PA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS ( 2005-2007): Paul Hcrmany, MD’82-Prcsident; Audrey L'knis. MD’87-President Elect ;Anthony Giorgio, MD’73- Secrctary-Trcasurcr; Ixiuis Santorc, MD’80- Immediate Past President; John Daly, MD'73-Dcan DIRECTORS (2003-2007) Jean Bello Belasco, MD’73; Robert Belasco, MD’73; Ronald Rubin, MD’72, Louis Santore, MD’80 (2004-2008) Thomas Coyle, Jr., MD’83: Lawrence Kaplan, MD’86; Rosalind Kaplan, MD-Res ’90; Amit Kharod, MD’96; Mark Novitsky, MD-Res ’86; Kristin Parris, MD’90; Paul Weidner, MD’82 (2005-2009) Craig Aronchick, MD’78; Ray Brown, MD’79; William Greenfield, MD’69; Darilyn Moyer. MD’85; Fred Squires. MD’91: Mary Tobin, MD’79 (2006-2010) David Fish, MD’78; Eric Goldberg, MD 76: Steven Harper, MD'83: Denise Hartman, MD’82; Joseph Nejman. MD’79. FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE: Kenneth Cundy, PhD EMERITUS DIRECTORS: William Beckwith, MD’64; William Buchheit, MD’60; Richard Close, MD’72; William Coleman, MD’45: Dominic DeLaurentis, MD’53; William Duncan. MD’59: John Hall, MD’41; Eric Holm. MD’69; A. Richard Kendall, MD’56; Edwin Lauterbach, MD’46: Fraser Lewis, MD’60; Michael Love, MD’70; Leon Malmud, MD;Walter Margie, Jr., MD’51; James McClurken. MD 76: Curt Miller, MD’79: Gladys Miller, MD’51; Sidney Rabin, MD’51; W. Gale Reish. MD 68; Gene Salkind, MD’79; E. Ronald Salvitti, MD’63; Nathan Schnall, MD’47; Carson Schncck, MD’59, PhD’65: Charles Shuman. MD’43; Donald Souilliard, MD’54; Howard Warner, MD’53; Leslie W hitney, MD’44. COUNCIL of PAST PRESIDENTS: Richard Albertson, MD’63: Anthony Comerota, MD’74; Albert Finestone, MD’45: Stephen Permut, MD’72: Edward Resnick, MD’51; Frederick Sutliff. MD’46; Charles Tourtellotte, MD’57 2007 SImjII I 329 I TEMPLE UNIVERSITY I School of Medicine Elliot B. Goldberg. M.D. Associate Dean Ot raJtiO ZxmA to t te Co aM of2007 Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus At The Western Pennsylvania Hospital 0 2t(Z 770TTTZiafnayar OzTniyff. C ji JfteO o 77b ictty 0 (f orri t O%'ywt OSttffri TTtirMia i f . 0a ntreZio f C Srio @ yZe £a n te surm-r TT irMfiie 0tCSZZ7Zj O cZeeZc fcn 0V7I 0 u(oZa •Offr.va uZra 7 00mitZ jf na Zan @T. TZky ry 77?t fi i (ft. 7Z iHurry Oifaf Zrw 7 . SiTryrr T irwm - ftWSrayta jfdrfZatwa OtO tyfiit rr WIST rum AUXCHLW HI Ai m STSTTM www.wpahs.org Distinguished by Excellence i | The Western Pennsylvania Hospital 330 Temple Urmyersity School of ITiedione CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Center eor Substance Abuse Research CLASS OF 2007! Congratulations graduates! TEMPLE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS Whoever, in the pursuit of science, seeks after immediate practical utility, may generally rest assured that he will seek in vain. H.LF. von Helmholtz, physician, physiologist, and physicist 11821-189 1] FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER Congratulations to the Temple Medical School Class of 2007 Best wishes in all your future endeavors! Fox Chase Cancer Center Department of Medical Oncology 2007 SV _ 331 Abington Memorial Hospital congratulates the Class of 2007. Q Abington Memorial Hospital 332 1 Temple Uniuersify School of medicine BEST WISHES IN YOUR FUTURE PRACTICE THE FACULTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION Ian B. Maitin, M.D., Chairperson Andrea E. Brown, M.D. Ernesto S. Cruz, M.D. Stephen R. Gaspar, M.D. Frederick P. Nissley, D.O. Michael M. Weinik, D.O. Nancy K. Ciccolella, Psy.D. Robert A. Ruchinskas, Psy.D. John T. Troup, Ph.D. The Yearbook Staff and the Class of 2007 would like to extend our gratitude to the following patrons for their generous contributions to the 2007 Skull yearbook: Susan Wortman Bill Lane Bennett Lorber, M.D. Derek Jones, M.D. Paul Chandler Thomas Ellen M. Tedaldi, M.D. Robert S. Fisher, M.D. Sean P. Harbison, M.D. 8e Family Amy J. Goldberg, M.D. James O. Ellis, III Ellen H. Sholevar, M.D. James Pearl Barton Concetta Harakal Dr Mrs Steven N. Popoff Diana S. Woodruff-Pak, Ph.D. Flyung Woong Pak 2007 SMI 333 Yearbook Staff Editor in Chief: Dana Shanis, M.D. It was a bigjob, but someone had to do it Through the long hours and countless pictures, the staff found a way to have f un A few late nights and a box of wine later, we are proud to present this book to you Congratulations to the Class of 2007 We have been honored to get to know each of you both in person and through your pictures. We hope you enjoy this book for years to come 'I love deadlines ! like the whooshing sound they make as they ilyby. Staff: Julie Ryan, M.D. Aarti Lothe, M.D. Ann Igbre, M.D. Kate Temme, M.D. Monica Dhand, M.D. 'So this interviewer asks, when do you think life begins?' Ann 'I.ife begins at 40!!' Julie The doctor tells me I'm crazy, but the voices tell me 1m not. And I just don't know which one to believe. 'I wasn't like n weird Thespian...I was a 'COOL' Thespian. The Skull Staff would like to extend a special thanks to the following people: Kenneth Cundy, Ph.D., Skull Advisor Kathleen Reeves, M.D. Mary Jackson Patrice Hicks Francine Smith Judy Russo Mailroom Staff Lisa M. Buscaglia, Representative, Cooke Publishing Company Rosemary Marley, Representative, Carl Wolf Studios And a big thank you to Steve Thuanhai Dave Ni for always having your cameras with you to preserve these memories over the years. We could not have done this book without your help. The Trojans lost the war...why'd they name a condom after them? Monica My eight grade boyfriend was a Big Dipper. -Julie Respect Yourself. e Worth Living For Live a Full Pa ionate life -Mak Keep Your Health Don't Be Too Proud to Give Something Back. Don't Be Afraid of Risk or Failure. if rl i Always Take the High Road. t You Are Never Weaker Than When You Are Strongest - OqStronger When You Are Weakes Follow Your Own Dream. Tomorrow Belongs to You. ‘Frankie j . .' 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