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

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temple university -W 2011 SKULL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE :$o x) orlh Hroad Slrccl Philadelphia. FA 11)140 11 IE IIIPPOCRATIC OATII ■ I I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant: I; I will respect the hard-won scientific gains of those physicians in whose steps I walk, and gladly share such knowledge as is mine with those who are to follow. I will apply, for the benefit of the sick, all measures [that] are required, avoiding those twin traps of overtreatment and therapeutic nihilism. I I will remember that there is art to medicine as well as science, and that warmth, sympathy, and understanding may outweigh the surgeon’s knife or the chemist’s drug. I will not be ashamed to say “I know not, nor will I fail to call on my colleagues when the skills of another are needed for a patient's recovery. ■ I will respect the privacy of my patients, for their problems are not disclosed to me that the world may know. Most especially I must tread with care in matter of life and death. If it is given me to save a life, all thanks. But it may also be within my power to take a life; this 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, if I am to care adequately for the sick. ■ I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure. ■ I will remember that I 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. ■ If I 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 I long experience the joy of healing those who seek my help. Written in 1964 by Louis Lasagna, Academic Dean of the School of Medicine at Tufts University, adapted from The Hippocratic Oath: Text, Translation, and Interpretation, by Ludwig Edelstein. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press, 1943. v 2 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE I table of contents THE SKULL 3 Graduation is a cultural 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 hood 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 covering to resist the frigid temperatures. Gradually it was integrated into the academic system with much symbolic significance. Now the wearing of hoods symbolizes a kind of authority, a high standing, or to identify a new graduate’s institution and degree. A hood is always black in color, but the edges 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. The official colors of Temple University are cherry and white while the dark green velvet signifies medicine. One of the great continuing traditions is the presence of hooders- individuals who symbolically bestow the medical degree upon each graduate. The senior class chose four individuals to assist with the placement of the hoods. These distinguised members of the faculty were selected not only for their superior quality of teaching, but for their passion, hard work and dedication. 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 are able to become true physicians. hooders Stephen Permut. M.D., J.D. Paul Lyons. M.D. AJisa Peet. M.D. Carson Schneck, M.D.. Ph.D. Professor. Chairman Family Community Medicine Professor Assistant Professor Famity Community General Internal Medicine Medicine Professor Anatomy and Cell Biology 4 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DR. JAMES HECKMAN professor of physiology I can't think of any better profession than the one that I have. I've learned as much, if not more, from the students over the years as they have learned from me. -Dr. James Heckman There is no doubt that the proverbial village it takes to raise a child also applies to making a doctor. The individuals that make up this village come from many aspects of our lives and shape us at different times. They are our family, friends, patients, mentors, and teachers. Our family nurtures us and helps us weather the rough times. Our friends keep us grounded and sane. Our patients remind us to be humble. Our mentors help us navigate our future. Our teachers enlighten us with knowledge, both in the classroom and on the hospital wards. The process of learning is a daunting task for the student as well as the teacher. Each year the graduating medical school class dedicates its yearbook to an outstanding teacher who embraces the challenge of educating future physicians. It is an individual who takes a step beyond just conveying information and actively invests himself or herself in our education in a way that turns the potentially monotonous lecture into a learning experience that is memorable and surprisingly enjoyable. This year, our class has selected Dr. James Heckman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physiology, for his superb work as a teacher and mentor. This selection also honors Dr. Heckman by naming him a speaker at the 2011 Temple University School of Medicine graduation ceremony. THE SKULL 5 dedication Dr. Heckman grew up with his twin brother John in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, a small town that had four numbered and four named streets. He attended Juniata College and majored in biology. After doing some basic science bench work, he knew he was interested in a career in science that involved teaching and research that would help humans directly. During his junior year he met Dr. Morton Oppenheimer and Dr. Guido Ascanio, two Temple physicians who were visiting Juniata. These two individuals would later play important roles in his life by introducing him to the field of medical physiology. In 1968, the summer before he started graduate classes. Dr. Heckman came to Temple to begin his doctorate work in Dr. Oppenheimer's lab. This was a time when many young men were being drafted into military service. However, Dr. Heckman was never called to serve because Dr. Ascanio spoke to the draft board I on his behalf, and he was granted an educational deferment. Dr. Ascanio's actions really had an impact on me, says Dr. Heckman, who feels that his mentor inspired him to take the same interest in his future students by being a student advocate. As a second year graduate student, he taught medical students in the physiology labs. In his third year he gave his first lecture on temperature regulation. With Dr. Peter Lynch as his principal advisor, he did his thesis work on the physiology of the aortic valve using high speed motion x-ray technology, available at that time only at Temple and the Mayo Clinic. After graduating in 1973, Dr. Heckman took a job as a physiology instructor for the medical school. Currently, he is an associate professor and is the director of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems blocks in the first and second year curriculum. Working to improve a constantly changing curriculum, he has made strides towards integrating new technology into teaching medical students. One of his passions is writing computer software. He uses this skill to write physiology tutorials, such as correlating the heart cycle with a beating heart and an EKG. Additionally, he has worked to create more simulation sessions in team based learning situations in collaboration with Dr. David Wald from Temple's Emergency Medicine faculty. These sessions, run by first and second year medical students, emphasize clinical applications of physiology while students assess physical examination findings on a sim-man. It is important to integrate this early on because students need hands on experience before they see real patients. 6 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Also important to Dr. Heckman is that he continues to evolve as a teacher. I began learning from my mentors, but my students have really taught me the most. One lesson I have learned is that people have different learning styles. I have come to appreciate this even more as I have worked to adapt topics to numerous students who have come to me for help. Outside the classroom. Dr. Heckman has been known to make time for his students. He goes above and beyond the normal expectations of a professor. He enjoys meeting with students prior to writing them letters of recommendation and is available to discuss students' concerns, including those that go beyond the classroom. Outside academia. Dr. Heckman is often found with his wife of 41 years, Hilary, who shares his love for teaching. Their daughter, Carolyn, obtained a Ph.D. in psychology and has followed in her father's footsteps as a researcher. She now works at Fox Chase Cancer Center. His other great love has been sailing and navigation. He is a member of the United States Power Squadrons and teaches safe boating practices. Furthermore, he is an active participant in blue water sailboat racing. He has shared his love for sailing with his students by taking groups out on Mr. William Schulze's boat in the summertime. Dr. Ryan, one of Dr. Heckman's colleagues, summed up best why we are honoring him as our dedicatee: I can think of no one who cares more about the educational, personal, and emotional well being of the students and treats students as equals in the educational process. By: Elhmn Afshar Tamara Lynch THE SKULL 7 dedication Richard Coico, Ph.D. Senior Associate Dean for Research Dianne Soprano, Ph.D. Associate Dean for the Ph.D. and M.D. Ph.D. Programs Stephen Permut, M.D., J.D. Associate Dean for Academic Affiliations Maria R. Davis Bellamy. J.D., M.G A. Director, Center for Minority Health and Health Affairs Helen Pearson, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Facility Development Richard J. Kozera, M.D. Executive Associate Dean administration Joanne M. Orth, Ph.D. Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Frank Erdlen Vice Dean for Information Technology Thomas Kupp Vice Dean for Finance and Administration Audrey Uknis, M.D. Associate Dean for Admissions Kathleen Reeves, M.D. Associate Dean for Student Scott Shore, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Graduate Studies n Gerald H. Sterling, Ph.D. Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education 8 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Raul De La Cadena, M.D. Assistant Dean and Director, RAR Program Education Beth Moughan, M.D. Assistant Dean for Faculty Development and Affiliates William Schulze Assistant Dean for Academic Affiliations Milton April, D.V.M Director of Bioresources Melinda Somasekhar Assistant Dean, Continuing Medical Education Eric Abel Assistant Dean for InstitutionaI Advancement Barbara Kuchan Interim Director, Health Sciences Library Christopher Loftus, M.D. Assistant Dean for International Affilitations THE SKULL 9 c o 13 Front Row: Marilyn Meissler, Ann Gallagher, Dianne Butera, Denise Green, Jane Stringer, Kathleen Reeves, M.D., Micki Miller, Maryalice Sobon-Brennan, Sharri Reese-Banks Back Row: Betty Ann Pauly, Rhonda McCurry, Francine Smith, Meg Tanjutco, Lakisha Gaymon, Michael Sipes, Gerald Sterling, Ph.D., Richard Kozera, M.D., Margaret Phillips-Hester, Joanne Handler Front Row: Kim Allen, Joanne Orth, PhD, Judy Russo Back Row: Vanetta Grant, Pat Pileggi, Bryant Tabb Front Row: Charlotte Boyd, Audrey Uknis, M.D., Taheerah Sabb Back Row: Maria Demmler, Heather Coforio, Grace Hershman, Patty Kott 10 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Denise Rykard, Tracey Hinton OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE OF CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS Ann Gallagher, Rhonda McCurry, Betty Anne Pauly Denise Green, Donna Johnson THE SKULL 11 o a a □ CO Front Row: Francine Miller, Karen Allen, Jem Sharf Back Row: Tom Maiorano, Rozina McFadden, Georgia Johnson Left to Right: Charlene Thompson, Dorrit Sterner, MD, Eileen Hyams-Kolick, RN Front Row: Jennifer Ford Back Rotv: Tom Fanrak, Francois Viens, Arun Vatsavai, Geoffrey Ross, Michael Seip 12 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE The class of 2011 is incredibly grateful for the ceaseless efforts of its faculty and support staff. The past four years would not have been the same without the faculty's dedication to our success. From their lectures, mentorship, and behind the scenes work, they were always there for us, and we would like to express our deepest gratitude for all of it. We would like to thank the support staff for helping make our campus run smoothly. The start of medical school would not have been the same without having the staff of the bookstore there to point us to our beloved Netters. Similarly, we are grateful for Derrick and all the library staff for keeping us sane during the intense study sessions we endured. Thanks to Dr. Sterner and the stu- dent health staff for making sure we did not succumb to medical student syndrome. Thanks also to the security staff for assuring our safety. We owe a huge debt to all the maintenance staff for keeping the facilities clean and in working order. We also want to thank Margaret and the financial services staff for the counseling and advice which have helped us navigate the difficult student loan process. Thanks to all the technical support members who make sure we have access to all the resources we need to stay UpToDate. Thanks also to the mailroom staff make sure everyone's correspondences are in the right hands. Thanks again to everyone else who has helped us survive these last four years at Temple! LIBRARY STAFF Derrick Russell, Royce Sargeant, James Guglielmo, Kandy Dancy, Jennifer Sanchez, Barbara Kuchan. Mary Alice Cicerale. William Dobkowski, John Goodheart, Susan I.aValley, Gerard Mahlman. Jean Cottle, Dean Smith THE SKULL 13 § o 2: 14 anatomy cell biology Front Row: Mary Abood, PhD, Brett Oxberry, PhD, Mary Barbe, PhD, Judith Litvin, PhD, Carson Schneck, MD, PhD Back Row: Stephen Pilder, PhD, Archana Sanjay, PhD, Lynn Kirby, PhD, Steven Popoff, PhD, Victor Rizzo, PhD, Young-Jin Son, PhD, Fayez Safadi, PhD Department Chair: Steven Popoff, PhD Left to Right: Rodger Barnette, MD, Woodrow Wendling, MD, PhD, Neil Brister, MD, PhD, Anne Carey, MD, John Ferrari, MD, Scott Schartel, DO, Eric Gewirtz, MD, Mike Keresztury, MD, Sheela Pai, MD, Abby Berkeley, MD, JD, Parul Patel, MD, Roula Nikolaidis, MD, Elie Basch, DO, Meera Gonzalez, MD, Adebola Arole, MD, Jyothsna Reddy, MD, Dilipkumar Patel, MD, Nancy Kenepp, MD, Dolores Beane, MD, Vincent Cowell, MD Department Chair: Rodger Barnette, MD Front Row: Xavier Grana-Amat, PhD, Jonathan Soboloff, PhD, Kathleen Giangiacomo, PhD, Dianne Soprano, PhD, E. Premkumar Reddy, PhD, Donald Gill, PhD, John Daly, MD, Salim Meraii, PhD, Jimmy Collins, PhD, Scott Shore, PhD, Dan Leibermann, PhD Back Row: Warren Masker, PhD, Robert Suhadolnik, PhD, Barbara Hoffman, PhD, Nora Engel, PhD, Keith Lathman, PhD, Xunbao Duan, PhD Department Chair: Donald Gill, PhD cardiology Left to Right: Deborah Gleeson, CRNP, John Panidis, MD, Benjamin Sanchez, MD, Richard Greenberg, MD, Linda Madrak, CRNP, Emily Tsai, MD, Arnold Meshkov, MD, Sara Sirna, MD, William Van Decker, MD, Nelson Wolf, MD, Lazaros Nikolaidis, MD, Jose Missri, MD, Jesus Almendral, MD, Amit Pursnani, MD, Alfred Bove, MD, PhD, Brian O'Murchu, MD Section Chief: Jose Missri, MD cardiovascular research center E SLUE CROSS CENTER Front Row: Michael Autieri, PhD, Emily Tsai, MD, Rosario Scalia, MD, PhD, Xiongwen Chen, PhD, I long Wang, MD, PhD, MBA, Satoru Eguchi, MD, PhD Back Row: Xiao-Feng Yang, MD, PhD, William Santamore, PhD, Abdcl-Karim Sabri, PhD, Steven Houser, PhD, Victor Rizzo, PhD Director: Steven Houser, PhD IND Front Row: Martin Adler, PhD, Ellen Unterwald, PhD, Toby Eisenstein, PhD Middle Row: Alan Cowan, PhD, Ellen Geller, MS, Lee-Yuan Liu-Chen, PhD, Melva Smith, Rosalynn Heth Back Row: Lynn Kirby, PhD, Thomas Rogers, PhD, Ronald Tuma, PhD, Ronald Tallarida, PhD, Dolores Hatch, Mary Abood, PhD Co-Directors: Ellen Unterwald, PhD Tony Eisenstein, PhD 15 Aimovd doctoring Front Row: Gary D. Foster, PhD, Robert Whitaker, MD, MPH Back Row: Kelley Borradaile, PhD, Jennifer Fischer, PhD, Melissa Napolitano, PhD, Sharon J. Herring, MD, MPH Director: Gary Foster, PhD Front Row: Marilyn Meissler, Dianne Butera, MSW, Jane Stringer Back Row: Thomas Fekete, MD, Lawrence Kaplan, MD, Gerald Sterling, PhD, David Karras, MD, Paul Lyons, MD, Michael Curtis, Stephen Aronoff, MD Co-Directors (Not Pictured): Kathleen Reeves, MD and Audrey Uknis, MD emergency medicine Front Row: David Wald, DO, David Karras, MD, Richard Martin, MD, Robert McNamara, MD, Wayne Satz, MD Back Row: Jacob Ufberg, MD, Michael DeAngelis, MD, Alvin Wang, DO, Ari Schwell, MD, Manish Garg, MD, Ernest Yeh, MD, Robin Naples, MD, Amanda Horn, MD Department Chain Robert McNamara, MD fels institute for cancer research and molecular biology — - Yr Left to Right: Stephen Permut, MD, JD, Trisha Acri, MD, David Barclay, MD, Paul Lyons, MD Department Chain Stephen Permut, MD, JD Front Row: Judith Garriga, PhD, Dan Liebermann, PhD, Barbara Hoffman, PhD, Nora Engel, PhD, Carmen Sapienza, PhD, Dale Haines, PhD Back Row: Thomas Rogers, PhD, Keith Latham, PhD, Scott Shore, PhD, Raghbir Athwal, PhD, Jon DeRiei, PhD Acting Director Carmen Sapienza, PhD Front Row: Elias Siraj, MD, Colleen Veloski, MD, Aparna Ayyagari, Xiangdong Wu, Daniel Rubin, MD Back Row: Gauri Dhir, Guenther Boden, MD, Kevin Williams, MD, Ming-Lin Liu, Keyang Chen Section Chief: Kevin Williams, MD 17 FACULTY Front Row: Heather Nace, MD, Matthew Grant, MD, JiHoon Baang, MD, Manesh Doshi, MD, Angela Oates, MD Back Row: Bennett Lorber, MD, Peter Axelrod, MD, Byungse Suh, MD, PhD, Rafik Samuel, MD, Heather Clauss, MD, Thomas Fekete, MD, Robert Bettiker, MD Front Row: Michael Smith, MD, Brenda Horwitz, MD, Martin Black, MD, Robert Fisher, MD, Benjamin Krevskv, MD, MPH, Joel Richter, MD Back Row: Harvey Licht, MD, Henry Parkman, MD, Vishal Patel, MD Section Chief: Robert Fisher, MD Department Chair: Thomas Fekete, MD internal medicine Left to Right: Duane Kirksey, MD, MSCH, Alisa Feet, MD, Matt O'Brien, MD, MSc, Mary 'Cissy' van den Berg-Wolf, MD, Lawrence Kaplan, MD, Ellen Tedaldi, MD, Brian Meyer, MD, MPH, Anastasia Gray, CRNP, Darilyn Moyer, MD Department Chair: Joel Richter, MD Section Chief, General Internal Medicine: Lawrence Kaplan, MD Front Row: Marc Monestier, MD, PhD, Doina Ganea, PhD, Walter Long, PhD, Earl Henderson, PhD, Norman Willett, PhD Back Row: Weidong Xiao, PhD, Liselotte Jensen, PhD, Marion Chan, PhD, Stephania Gallucci, MD, Toby Eisenstein, PhD, Bettina Buttaro, PhD, Cagla Tukel, PhD, Patrick Piggot, PhD Department Chair: Doina Ganea, PhD Front Row: Serban Constantinescu, MD, PhD, Gerri Schulman, MD, Avrum Gillespie, MD, Iris Lee, MD, Christine Bastl, MD, Jean Lee, MD Back Row: Lleras Samuels, MD, Joseph Benjamin, MBBS, Jesse Goldman, MD, Patricio Silva, MD Section Chief: Patricio Silva, MD J 19 FACUL' neurology Front row: Hana Choc, MD, S. Ausim Azizi, MD, PhD, Mercedes Jacobson, MD, Monali Patel, MD, Jaspreet Kaur, MD Middle row: Sisira Yadala, MD, Jaime Imitola, MD, Tinatin Chabrashvili, MD, PhD, Toby Ferguson, MD, PhD, Tim Lachman. MD, Jin J. Luo, MD, PhD Back row: Serge Belinga, MD, Natalie Allman, DO, Jae Kim, MD, David S. Roby, MD, Michael Selzer, MD, PhD, Barbara Krynska, MS, PhD, Delaram Safarpour, MD Department Chain S. Ausim Azizi, MD, PhD neuroscience Front Row: Jennifer Gordon, PhD, Jay Rappaport, PhD, Kamel Khalili, PhD, George Tuszynski, PhD, Dianne Langford, PhD Back Row: Martyn White, PhD, Prasun Datta, PhD, Nune Darbinian, PhD, Tracy Fischer-Smith, PhD, Wehnui Hu, MD, PhD, Mahmut Safak, PhD Department Chair: Kamel Khalili, PhD Left to Right: Bong-Soo Kim, MD, P.J. Connolly, MD, Douglas Laske, MD, Christopher Loftus, MD, Michael Weaver, MD, Eric St. Clair, MD Department Chair: Christopher Loftus, MD obstetrics, gynecology and Front Row: Dimitrios Mastrogiannis, MD, Stanley Santiago, MD, Tasmia Henry, MD, Juan Diaz Quinones, MD, David Dzurinko, MD, Bruce Mabinc, MD, James Stuart Ferriss, MD, Raymond Brown, MD, Gerard Reme, MD, Claro Floro, MD, Gail Herrine, MD Back Row: Abegael Lorico, MD, Vani Dandolu, MD, Stacey Jeronis, MD, Enrique Hernandez, MD, Jose De La Mota, MD, Myung Shin, MD Department Chair: Enrique Hernandez, MD Department Chain Jeffrey Henderer, MD Stephen Wong, MD, Gary Domeracki, MD, Jeffrey Henderer, MD, Dany Najjar, MD, Dana Cianni, OD, Omesh Gupta, MD, MBA. Front Row: F. Todd Wetzel, MD, Joseph Thoder, MD, Saqib Rehman, MD, Edward Resnick, MD Back Row: Bruce Vanett, MD, Pekka Mooar, MD, Albert Weiss, MD, Stanley Michael, MD, Alyssa Schaffer, MD, Joseph Eremus, MD Department Chain Joseph Thoder, MD 21 Left to Right: Donald Solomon, MD, Karl Whitley, MD, Glenn Isaacson, MD, Ahmed Soli man, MD, Sonya Wexler, MD, John Krouse, MD, PhD, Sidrah Ahmad, MD, Natasha Poliak, MD, Roya Azadarmaki, MD, Yekaterina Koshka-reva, MD, Mursalin Anis, MD, Shannon Allen, MD, Jeffrey Bedrosian, MD Department Chair: John Krouse, MD, PhD pathology and Front Row: Yanhua Li, MD, Yajue Huang, MD, PhD, Qing Wang, MD, PhD, Rebecca Thomas, MD, Susan Inniss, MD, Varsha Manucha, MD Back Row: Xinmin Zhang, MD, Sow-Yeh Chen, MD, PhD, Adil Khan, PhD, Natalya Khilko, MD, Mark Birken-bach, MD, Gordon Pringle, DDS, PhD, Alan Truant, PhD, Hemant Parekh, PhD, Jasvir Khurana, MD, Abir Mukherjee, MD, Ming Jin, PhD, Hina Shaeikh, MD, Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD, Raghava Potula, MHA, PhD Department Chain Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD laboratory medicine pediatrics Left to Right: Denise Salerno, MD, Eric Schaff, MD, David Fleece, MD, Amer Kechli, MD, DioneCash, MD, Beth Moughan, MD, Thair Abed, MD, Stephen Aronoff, MD Department Chair: Stephen Aronoff, MD pharmacology Front Row: Hong Wang, MD, PhD, Lee-Yuan Liu-Chen, PhD, Nae Dun, PhD, Gerald Sterling, PhD, Ellen Untervvald, PhD, Cristina Brailoiu, MD Back Row: Xiaofeng Yang, MD, PhD, Domenico Pratico, MD, Ronald Tallarida, PhD, Martin Adler, PhD, James Daniel, PhD, Alan Cowan, PhD, Eugen Brailoiu, MD, Michael Sirover, PhD, Barrie Ashby, PhD Department Chair: Nae Dun, PhD Left to Right: Paul Lento, MD, Ernesto Cruz, MD, Frederick Nissley, DO, Ian Maitin, MD Department Chair: Ian Maitin, MD Front Row: Satoru Eguchi, MD, PhD, Laurie Kilpatrick, PhD, Rosario Scalia, MD, PhD, Michael Autieri, PhD Back Row: Raul DeLa Cadena, MD, John Gaughan, PhD, James Heckman, PhD, Steven Houser, PhD, John Martin, PhD, James Ryan, PhD, Ronald Tuma, PhD, Abdel Karim Sabri, PhD, Steven Driska, PhD Department Chair: Steven Houser, PhD physiology FACUL 24 Left to Right: Christopher Tzarnas, MD, Aaron Wahrman, MD, Michael Baumholtz, MD, MS Section Chief: Chris Tzarnas, MD Front Row: Joel Posener, MD, Pietro Miazzo, MD, Natalie Gluck, MD, Mary Morrison, MD, Carolina Retamero, MD, Jessica Kovach, MD, Ralph Spiga, PhD Back Row: Diedre Reynolds, MD, Yong-Kook Kim, MD, Hilary O'Neil, MD, Roy Steinhouse, MD, Ingre Walters, MD, Nicole Bizamcer, MD, PhD, Polina Zilbering, MD, Neil Sanuck, MD, William Dubin, MD Interim Chair: William Dubin, MD Front Row: F. Jaffe, 1X3, F. Cordova, MD, W. Chatila, MD, A. Satti, MD, S. Krachman, DO, K. Brennan, MD, D. Ciccolella, MD, G. D’Alonzo, DO, G. Crincr, MD, J. Travaline, MD, F. Kueppcrs, MD, V. Kim, MD, J. Mamarv, MD, G. Vance, A. The Second Row: T. Shareef, C. Starankovic, C. Pemberton, W. Harvin, S. Hua, A. Bixler, H. Ghazzawi, C. Remakus, N. Ferrer, J. Garfield, F. Salgado, E. Jimenez, E. Luizaga, K. Kirch Third Row: M. Williams, R. Potts, G. Jones, S. Johnson, D. Koczen-Doyle, I. Permut, R. Rozen, E. Williams, A. Conyers, C. Aguiar Fourth Row: A. Clauss, D. Allen, K. Lord, K. McLeer, M. Craig, K. Jones, A. Hayes, M. Ortiz, T. Colfield, E. Chao, L. Chestnut, G. Molina, K. Shenoy, N. Panetta, P. Rising, A. Robinson Division Director Gerard Crincr, MD radiation oncology ;0Ml; Front Row: Charles Jungreis, MD, Summer Kaplan, MD, Todd Sanders, MD, Robert Bronstein, MD, Mark Kohn, MD, William Rein us, MD, Frank Groshek, MD, Chandra Dass, MD, MBBS, DMRD, Scott Simpson, MD, Jose Barrioeanal, MD Back Rrow: Mark Burshteyn, MD, Michael Hoch, MD, Karthik Kumar, MD, Uday Kanamalla, MD, Shane Lee, MD, Alan Maurer, MD, Beverly Hershey, MD, Ira Silberman, MD, Harshad Patel, MD, Dimple Shah, MD, Pallav Shah, MD, Mahendra Logani, PhD, Abin Bandyopadhyay, MD, Chul Kwak MD, Allan Cohen, MD, Robert Steiner, MD, Dina Caroline, MD, PhD, Sunita Nankoo, MD Department Chair: Charles Jungreis, MD Left to Right: Curtis Miyamoto, MD, Bizhan Micaily, MD Section Chief: Curtis Miyamoto, MD Left to Right: Steven Berney, MD, Audrey Uknis, MD, Philip Cohen, MD, Jennifer Sloane, MD, Mike Denny, PhD, Marissa Blum, MD, Jessamyn Melnicoff, CRNP Section Chief: Philip Cohen, MD rheumatology 25 surgery Left to Right: Christopher Tzamas, MD, vascular surgery _____1 Ashokkumar Bububal Jain, MBBS, Kathleen Reilly, MD, Andreas Karachristos, MD, Joaquin Sariego, MD, Stacey Brann, MD, Daniel Dempsey, MD, Frank Schmeider, MD, Amy Goldberg, MD, Alliric Willis, MD, Aaron Wahrman, MD, lan Soriano, MBBS, John Meilahn, MD, John Rombeau, MD, Abhijit Pathak, MD, Thomas A. Santora, MD Department Chair: Daniel Dempsey, MD Left to Right: Lester Karafin, MD, Michel Pontari, MD, Jack Mydlo, MD, Leo Doumanian, MD Department Chair: Jack Mydlo, MD Left to Right: Frank Schmieder, MD, Eric Choi, MD, Andrew Roberts, MD, Paul van Bemmelen, MD, PhD, Krish Soundararajan, MBBS Section Chief: Eric Choi, MD Dr. Raemma Luck was extraordinary. DR. RAEMMA; PAREDES LUCK professor of pediatrics I 1963-2010 Not only was she a gifted clinician, teacher, accomplished researcher, and compassionate humanitarian, she was also our friend and will be missed more than can be expressed in words. Dr. Luck died peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, after a long struggle with ovarian cancer. She was a remarkable soul and a beautiful woman who touched the lives of her family, her friends, her students, and her patients. She was an inspiration to me as a student and sparked my own interest in emergency medicine. She told me to make her proud and to always listen to my patients. She constantly reminded me what a great privilege it was to be a physician and to enjoy every moment of it. She taught me to be humble in my practice of medicine, to be strong, and to be positive. She was a radiant woman whose bright spirit and courage I will carry with me always. There are no better testimonials than the words of the people she touched. Each statement is a personal remembrance from a student who worked with and learned from Dr. Luck. The following is a dedication to her. Introduction by Clare Roepke THE SKULL 27 in memoriam Dr. Luck, Thank you for always being a patient and understanding teacher. Your students miss you. Dr. Luck, you were inspiring. As a teacher, you were remarkable - funny, understanding and firm. I only knew you for a few days - but you left your mark. Thank you. She was an amazing teacher, an amazing doctor, and an amazing person. She had so much to give, and was a giant, warm, bright campfire from which countless students have lit their own candles. I have Dr. Luck to thank for helping convince me (though unknowingly) to stay in medical school at a time when 1 almost quit. Dr. Luck's charm, grace, and daily reminders of the impact we can have on our patients are among the reasons I decided not to quit. I have her to thank for my career and so much more. What's more important, is every single one of my future patients will have her to thank too. I cannot imagine a more important mentor. It's awesome how people can inspire our lives and not even intend to. Some people just have a knack for being a shining light though they don't even try. It is so with friend of mine. Dr. Luck. Though 1 knew her only briefly and the majority of our conversations were short e-mails or short constructive critiques of my professional development, she still somehow managed to inspire me. Even as I sat behind her friends and family at her funeral, loving the love that filled the space, it was a song that she had selected to be sung at her funeral that will stick with me as I continue down my own road. I have no doubt that it will help me focus again and again on the same love that enabled her to do the amazing things she did with her life... Dr. Luck (fondly known as Dee-Luck) was an outstanding physician and mentor. She led every doctoring session with a purpose and truly wanted to make an impact on our lives by training us to be conscientious, empathetic physicians. One of the most valuable things she ever taught me was the importance of being a sincere patient advocate. I learned this by her 28 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE .vords and actions. Her genuine personality illowed her to be so great with children and ven better with the more challenging people, the parents. I feel fortunate to have known her nd to have learned from her. Simply put. Dr. Luck was an incredible person and will always be missed by those who knew her. I love making people smile, and I love meeting new people and making a connection with them. But Dr. Luck's passion for life far out-shadowed mine. She always had a huge smile on her face, and had an uncanny gift for making everyone around her smile too. Whether she was teaching us how to generate a better differential diagnosis, encouraging us to go to another country to treat patients who couldn't afford healthcare, or walking around with us and making her patients all laugh and call for her to spend more time with them, we were always in awe of her humility, her kind and caring nature, and her zest for life. She is exactly the type of physician, and person, I strive to be every day. THE SKULL 29 UUBUOUJ0UU Uj STUDENT GOVERNMENT Ncvin McGinley Jennifer Chung Colin Mansfield Andy Newcomer Gabe Smith President Representative Representative Representative Representative HONOR BOARD Jason Andersen Liza Green-Golan Jacklyn Kim Sepehr Rotchel 30 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA Honor Medical Society Epsilon Chapter of Pennsylvania Temple University School of Medicine Councilor: Amy J. Goldberg, MD, Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital Class of 2011 Hilary P. Bagshaw Alice M. Macgill Thomas M. Baker Michelle Marks Stacey L. Barron Brian J. McNamara Chloe Bryson-Cahn Philip M. Montemuro Benjamin T. Cooper Colin T. Murphy Elliot C. Dickerson Nicholas C. Papacostas Stephanie A. Flecksteiner Elizabeth M. Paterek James F. Giordano Misty A. Radosevich Kimberly M. Houck Roberto F. Rojas Jacklyn Y. Kim Gabriel A. Smith Jessica J. Kim Lacy L. Sommer David H. Kitchell Bradley G. Tucker Lauren E. Krug Mona T. Vakil Andreas M. Lamelas Reed C. Williams M. Abigail Land Nicholas G. Zaorsky Young Lee Lulu Zhang lisa Leon Zina Z. Zhang Michael E. Liquori Class of 2012 Ryan Brandy Lindsey Gerngoss Ross England James Lachman Jaryd Freedman Timothy Lancaster Inducted in Year 3 THE SKULL 31 student life THE SKULL 33 WHITE COAT CEREMONY student life Right: The Class of 2011 listens to Dean Daly speak at the White Coat Ceremony. Belotv: Rishav Kansal receiving his book and pins from Dr. Sterling. Above: Nick Papacostasand Matt Parker reading the Hippocratic Oath. Above, Right: Elliot Dickerson and Kevin Gordon after the ceremony is over. Right, Upper Andrew Foderaro, Luis Garcia, and Lira Green-Golan with their fathers. Right, Lower: Group of smiling students at the White Coat Reception. 34 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Above: Attentive listeners at an AM A lecture. Left: Members of AMA enjoying some down time during a conference trip. AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION Above: AMS A members present a booth on poison control at the annua! Kenderton Health Fair. Right: Croup of students at the A MSA convention in 2008. Above: Lindsay Kaldor,Elham Afshar,and Cari Brown lobbying in Washington, DC. THE SKULL 35 student life BRIDGING THE GAPS Above: Children from Bridging the Gaps celebrate at the top of the Art Museum steps. Right: Dave Verbofsky teaches heart healthy habits to area senior citizens. Above: Andrea Benton teaches children from Head Start Learning Tree about the heart during a Healthy Kid workshop. STUDENT NUTRITION ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS Right: Michael Papacostas, Jessica Kim, Kathryn Szabo, Kamini Patel, Aabha Jain, Mona Vakil, Lina Schuerch, and Jay Shah at the annual Kcndcrton Health Fair. Below, Left: Kamini Patel and Jessica Kim preparing lunch for a SNAC Well meeting. Above: Members of SNAC Well playing Nutrition Label Jeopardy. 36 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BIG FRIENDS Above: Jen Chung, Valerie Owings, Paul Zimmerman, Rory Bricker, Brad Tucker, Ben Cooper, Tamara Lynch, Elham Afshar, Marissa Pacella, Tim Rogers, Yadi Alonso, and Lindsay Kaldor pose with Big Friends participants during a trip to the skating rink. Left: Rory Bricker and Paul Zimmerman enjoying play time and face painting with some of the children. TEMPLE EMERGENCY ACTION CORPS Above: Thegroupofstudents who participated in TEAC's trip to El Salvador. Above: Ryan Spangler visits an El Salvador orphanage and gets a check-up of his own. Left: Rory Bricker performing a check-up on a woman in El Salvador. THE SKULL 37 student life SOUTH ASIAN HEALTH STUDENT ASOOCIATION Right: Kamini Patel, Aabha Jain, and Mona Vakil at SAUSA's annual Cultural Fair, December 2007. Below: Akash Joshi, Jay Shah, Mayur Parepally, Mona Vakil, Kamini Patel and Aabha Jain doing a modern dance to a mix of Indian songs at SAHSA's annual Cultural Fair, December 2008. STUDENT NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Left: Luis Garcia shows off the product of SNMA's team building project. Right: SNM A members selling baked goods to support Phillv AIDS walk fundraising initiative. Below: Traditional African Dance performance at Temple's Black History Month celebration. 38 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION Above: Members of APAMSA enjoying lunch together. Left: Kim Quach, Agnes Bating, Laura Mayer, Aabha Jain, Kamini Patel, Jessica Kim, Janice Suh, and Young Lee at the APAMSA Lunar New Year Celebration and Culture Fair, February 2008. BORICUA LATINO HEALTH ORGANIZATION Above: Participants in Fiesta Latina 2008, BLHO’s annual cultural celebration; guests were treated to traditional Latin food and enjoyed a performance of various Latin dance styles. Above: Dayan Colon Sanchez displays information about her home country. Left: Rory Bricker, Paul Zimmerman, Bobby Rojas, and Greg Schrank representing Peru. THE SKULL 39 student life A OUTDOOR CLUB Right: Members of the Outdoor Club climb to the top of the mountain. Below: A group of Outdoor Club members on their ski trip to Stowe, January 2009. Right: Members of both indoor soccer teams pose for a group photo after a long game in Manayunk. Below: Members of the indoor soccer team aftera hard fought game downtown. Above: Nick Papcostas deftly maintains control of the ball during an outdoor soccer game. 40 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION Above: Thegroup of students who participated in IHO's annual trip to Tanzania. Above: Andrea Murray spends time with children from the orphanage in Tanzania. Left: Kevin Murphy talking with some of the orphans in Tanzania as they take a walk together. THE SKULL 41 student life A TRANSPLANTATIONS Right: Transplantations singing the National Anthem at the Phillies Opening Night Came. Below: Group members after performing at the All Philadelphia Acapclla Concert. TEMPLE MUSICIANS IN MEDICINE Right: Nick Papacostas, Kevin Murphy, and Joe Malv performing at the TMIM concert. Below, Left: Dustin O'Keefe playing guitar at the annual TMIM concert. Above: Bryan Love and Joe Maly performing at World Cafe Live. 42 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE candids THE SKULL 43 44 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE I THE SKULL 45 ()� a Cltjat'i lli pmthltij 11-22-2009 iVticfu'-Ilf S(u Hi 06 21-2008 . Soxix OwtiMj r ,14-2009 __ Cfvui ■ Kni ilui iiiltim. 11-08-2008 [cue os-1® 46 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE J,a|� aco$la4 .. n-to livuc Peaiounr Do 1 piyoc1 THE SKULL 47 48 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE match day THE SKULL 49 Elham Afshar M.D. Internal Medicine Univ. of Maryland Yadira Alonso M.D. Psychiatry Mt. Sinai Hospital- NY Jason Andersen M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Wake Forest Baptist Med. Cntr David Angert M.D. Diagnostic Radiology Santa Barbara Cottage Hosp. Medicine Preliminary Abington Memorial Hosp. Jose Annas M.D. Family Medicine Univ. of Florida- Shands Hosp. Uchechi Azubuine M.D. Pediatrics NYP Hosp- Columbia U. Med. Hilary Bagshaw M.D. Radiation Oncology Univ. of Utah AfFil. Hospitals Surgery Preliminary Stanford Univ. Agnes Baling M.D. Medicine Preliminary New York Hosp- Queens Jennifer Bailey M.D. Emergency Medicine Kern Med. Cntr.- CA Surgery Preliminary UC Davis- Sacramento Thomas Baker M.D. Internal Medicine NYP- Weill Cornell Med. Craig Baribault M.D. Diagnostic Radiology Temple Univ. Medicine Preliminary Mt. Sinai- Elmhurst NY Stacey Barron M.D. Pathology UPMC Christopher Baumcrt M.D. Family Medicine Montana Family Med. Andrea Benton M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Penn State Hershey David Berman M.D. Internal Medicine Temple Univ. Lindsey Bohrer-Yard ley M.D. Emergency Medicine NY Methodist Hospital William Bonner M.D. Physical Medicine Rehab Temple Univ. Medicine Preliminary UMDNJ- RW Johnson- Camden Ryan Bonshock M.D. Diagnostic Radiology Temple Univ. Medicine Preliminary UMDNJ- RW Johnson- Camden Rory Bricker M.D. Internal Medicine Univ. of Maryland Cari Brown M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Abington Memorial Hosp. Chloe Bryson-Cahn M.D. Internal Medicine Harbor-UCLA Med 50 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE I match da Sweta Vania Carpenter M.D. Natalie Cosgrove M.D. Stephanie DiGiambattista M.D. Jonathan Galli M.D. Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Temple Univ. Univ. of Virginia Lehigh Valley Hosp. Tample Univ. Enoch Chang M.D. Physical Medicine Rehab UC Irivine Surgery Preliminary Maricopia Med.- Arizona Sherlcy Charles M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecolouy UMDNJ-NJ Med.-Newark Jennifer Chung M.D. Family Medicine Univ. of Minnesota Leslie Colip M.D. Internal Medicine Univ. of New Mexico Dayan Colon Sanchez M.D. Psychiatry Univ. of Colorado-Denver Benjamin Cooper M.D. Radiation Oncology NYU Transitional Crozcr-Chcstcr Med. C’tr. Walter D’AIonzo M.D. Emergency Medicine West Virginia Univ. Justin Darrah M.D. Internal Medicine Temple Univ. Kory Dawson M.D. Emergency Medicine Duke Univ. Andrew Dcitchman M.D. Medicine-Emergency Medicine Christiana Care-DE Andrew DcNicco M.D. Internal Medicine Jackson Memorial Hosp. Elliot Dickerson M.D. Diagnostic Radiology Univ. of Michigan Pediatrics Preliminary Cincinnati Childrens Hosp. Krisien DiCola M.D. Pediatrics Univ. of Massachusetts Patrick Disccpola M.D. Anesthesiology UMDNJ-NJ Med.-Newark Medicine Preliminary Jersey Shore Univ. Med. Shara Epstein M.D. Internal Medicine Einstein- Montefiore Nkemdilim Ezeifc M.D. Internal Medicine Drcxcl Univ. Timothy Faust M.D. Emergency Medicine Penn State Hcrshey Stephanie Flecksteincr M.D. Internal Medicine Univ. of North Carolina Andrew Foderaro M.D. Internal Medicine Brown Univ. Yuka Furuya M.D. Internal Medicine Temple Univ. Luis Garcia M.D. Family Medicine York Hospital Christopher George M.D. Internal Medicine Christiana Care-DE James Giordano M.D. Orthopedic Surgery St. Lukes-Roosevelt-NY Rommel Gonzales M.D. Family Medicine Glendale Adventist Med.-CA Kevin Gordon M.D. Internal Medicine Wake Forest Liza Grccn-Golan M.D. Pediatrics Children's I losp.-Los Angeles Derick Hahn M.D. Emergency Medicine St. Lukes Bethlehem THE SKULL 51 The Unseen World Robyn Hallam M.D. Brinda Jeyakumar M.D. Pediatrics Anesthesiology Children's Hosp.-Oakland Univ. of Maryland Medicine Preliminary Kevin Hauck M.D. Internal Medicine Temple Univ.- Einstcin-Montcfiore Dcvang Joshi M.D. General Surgery Dionne Holmes M.D. Medicine-Primary Univ. of Rochester Wake Forest Mai Kaga M.D. Internal Medicine Kimberly Houck M.D. Child Neurology Einstein-Bcth Israel Baylor College of Med. Lindsay Kaldor M.D. Pediatrics Matthew Hunter M.D. Anesthesiology Northwestern Univ. Emory Univ. Ilona Kane M.D. Medicine Preliminary Pediatrics Temple Univ. St. Christophers Hosp. Bruce Hurley M.D. Rishav Kansal M.D. Emergency Medicine Ophthalmology Louisiana State Univ. Temple Univ. Medicine Preliminary Aabha Jain M.D. Internal Medicine Mercy Catholic Med. Ctr. Temple Univ. Karen Kaplan M.D. General Surgery North Shorc-LIJ Erin Kim M.D. Jason Lam M.D. Pediatrics Internal Medicine Einstein-Jacobi Temple Univ. Jacklyn Kim M.D. Andreas Lamelas M.D. Internal Medicine Plastic Surgery Mt. Sinai-NY Mt. Sinai-NY Jessica Kim M.D. Surgery Preliminary Mt. Sinai-NY Family Medicine Univ. of Vermont Abigail Land M.D. Katrina Kissman M.D. Medicine-Pediatrics Yale Univ. Emergency Medicine Temple Univ. Sari Landman M.D. David Kitchell M.D. Pediatrics Einstcin-Montcfiore Internal Medicine Einstcin-Montcfiore Scott Lang M.D. Jeremy Korteweg M.D. Family Medicine Univ. of Florida-Shands Hosp. Family Medicine McLennan County-TX William Largen M.D. Lauren Krug M.D. Internal Medicine Med. University of S. Carolina Dermatology Cleveland Clinic Young Lee M.D. Adam Lake M.D. Dermatology Penn State Hcrshey Family Medicine Transitional Lancaster General Hosp. Crozer-Chestcr Med. Ctr. 52 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE match dav I Isa Leon M.D. Tamara Lynch M.D. Brian McNamara M.D. Stephen New M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Neurological Surgery Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Louisiana State Univ. Temple Univ. UCLA Univ. of Colorado Scott Letbetter M.D. Emergency Medicine Texas A M Univ. Alice Macgill M.D. Internal Medicine Univ. of Pennsylvania Philip Montemuro M.D. Internal Medicine Thomas Jefferson Univ. Andy Newcomer M.D. Pediatrics UCLA Kheyandra Lewis M.D. Joseph Maly M.D. Pediatrics Internal Medicine St. Christophers Hosp. Ohio State Univ. Anna Lim M.D. Matthew Manfredini-Lowery M.D. Family Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Hunterdon Med. Ctr-NJ NY Methodist Hosp. Michael Liquori M.D. Colin Mansfield M.D. Internal Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Univ. of Maryland Temple Univ. Peter Ljubcnkov M.D. Michelle Marks M.D. Neurology Internal Medicine UC San Diego Indiana Univ. Medicine Preliminary UC Irvine Betsy Mathew M.D. Bryan Love M.D. Internal Medicine Einstein-Bcth Israel Surgery Preliminary Kaiser Permancntc-LA Nevin McGinlcy M.D. Rebccka Ly M.D. Emergency Medicine Temple Univ. Internal Medicine Temple Univ. Jeffrey Morris M.D. Tina Nguyen M.D. Diagnostic Radiology Psychiatry Baystatc Med. Ctr. Einstein-Bcth Israel Medicine Preliminary Temple Univ. Polina Niedlc M.D. Brett Moses M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Kaiser Pcrmanentc- Santa Clara Anesthesiology Stony Brook-NY Chinwc Nwaneshiudu M.D. Colin Murphy M.D. Anesthcsiology Bonica Scholar Univ. of Washington Radiation Oncology Fox Chase Cancer Ctr. Elizabeth O'Donnell M.D. Transitional Pediatrics Reading Hosp. Jefferson DuPont Children's Kevin Murphy M.D. Dustin O'Keefe M.D. Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine UC Davis Damall Army Med. Ctr-TX Andrea Murray M.D. Travis Omura M.D. Psychiatry Emergency Medicine Univ. of Maryland Temple Univ. THE SKULL 53 Lina Schucrch M.D. Emergency Medicine Einstein-Jacobi Elizabeth Patcrek M.D. Emergency Medicine Drexcl Univ. Timothy Rogers M.D, Pediatrics Univ. of Vermont Valeric Owings M.D. Family Medicine Lancaster General Hosp. Ashley Scow M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Winthrop Univ. Hosp.-NY Roberto Rojas M.D. Diagnostic Radiology St. Lukes Med. Ctr.-WI Marisa Pacella M.D. Pediatrics St. Christopher’s Hosp. I Orion Pullman M.D. Emergency Medicine Drexcl Univ. Jay Shah M.D. Neurology Univ. of Maryland Medicine Preliminary Univ. of Maryland Dorianne Rabinowitz M.D. Internal Medicine Huntington Mem. Hosp.-CA Sepehr Rotchel M.D. Diagnostic Radiology George Washington Univ. Transitional Arrowhead Regional Med. Ctr Katrina Pack M.D. Neurology Thomas Jefferson Univ. Medicine Preliminary Drexcl Univ. Misty Radoscvich M.D. Anesthesiology Mayo School of Graduate Med. Education-MN Ian Sheffer M.D. Internal Medicine Temple Univ. Shira Saul M.D. Internal Medicine UMDNJ-Ncwark Michael Papacostas M.D. Pediatrics NMC Portsmouth-VA Val Rakita M.D. Internal Medicine Temple Univ. Ira Savetsky M.D. General Surgery NYU Mohit Sirohi M.D. Urology Einstein-Beth Israel Surgery Preliminary Einstein-Beth Israel Nicholas Papacostas M.D. Emergency Medicine Maine Med. Ctr. Ellie Rakovshchik M.D. Pediatrics Jackson Memorial I losp. Michael Schiraldi M.D. Neurological Surgery Ccdars-Sinai Med. Ctr. Mayur Parepally M.D. Internal Medicine Univ. of Illinois Gabriel Smith M.D. Neurological Surgery Case Western Univ. Nadine Regis M.D. Emergency Medicine Einstein-Jacobi Noah Schmucklcr M.D. Family Medicine Altoona Family Physicians Matthew Parker M.D. Family Medicine Group Health Cooperative-WA Karimah Smith M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology UMDNJ-RW Johnson-Piscataway Patricia Rodriguez M.D. Pediatrics Jackson Memorial Hosp, Gregory Schrank M.D. Internal Medicine NYU Kamini Patel M.D. Internal Medicine Univ. of Maryland Clare Roepkc M.D. Emergency Medicine Univ. of Southern California Chris Williamson M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Albert Einstein Med. Ctr.-PA Elizabeth Wilson M.D. Pediatrics Duke Univ. Lena Wong M.D. Medicine-Pediatrics Gcisinger Health System-PA Suzanne Wood M.D. Family Medicine Crozer-Chester Med. Ctr. Renee Woodbum M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Washington Hosp. Ctr.-DC Irene Yang M.D. Neurology Yale Univ. Medicine Preliminary Yale Univ. Lacy Sommer M.D. Janice Suh M.D. Dermatology Internal Medicine UMDNJ-RW Johnson-Camden Harbor UCLA-Med Medicine Preliminary Temple Univ. Nickolas Surra M.D. Emergency Medicine Ryan Spangler M.D. Christiana Carc-DE Emergency Medicine Univ. of Maryland Kathryn Szabo M.D. Family Medicine Stephanie Staples M.D. Crozer-Chester Med. Ctr. Obstetrics and Gynecology Washington Hosp. Ctr.-DC Lauren Talemal M.D. Pediatrics Kristin Stcrrett M.D. Yale Univ. Internal Medicine Univ. of Colorado Nicholas Tamoria M.D. Psychiatry Melissa Stewart M.D. National Capital Consortium-DC Internal Medicine Univ. of Illinois Drew Tepper M.D. Psychiatry Kathryn Storck M.D. Albert Einstein Med. Ctr.-PA Obstetrics and Gynecology Ohio State Univ. Bradley Tucker M.D. Physical Medicine Rehab. Christopher Struble M.D. Univ. of Pennsylvania Psychiatry Surgery Preliminary Harbor UCLA-Med Temple Univ. Mona Vakil M.D. Diagnostic Radiology UCLA Transitional Lehigh Valley Hosp. Melanie Yesavage M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Temple Univ. Daniel Zahn M.D. Family Medicine Maine-Dartmouth Family Med Pamela Valenza M.D. Family Medicine Dcnver Health Univ. of Colorado Nicholas Zaorsky M.D. Medicine Preliminary Thomas Jefferson Univ. David Verbofsky M.D. Internal Medicine Temple Univ. Lulu Zhang M.D. Surgery Preliminary Temple Univ. Kathryn Wagner M.D. Diagnostic Radiology St. Vincent Hosp.-MA Medicine Preliminary Pinnacle Health Hosps.-PA Zina Zhang M.D. Ophthalmology UC Irvine Transitional Albert Einstein Med. Ctr.-PA Kristin Walsh M.D. Medicine Preliminary Allegheny General Hosp. Paul Zimmerman M.D. Internal Medicine Univ. of Virginia Bradley Weinbaum M.D. Internal Medicine Univ. of Virginia Reed Williams M.D. Physical Medicine and Rehab. Temple Univ. Medicine Preliminary Temple Univ. Jonathan Suarez M.D. Internal Medicine Jackson Memorial Hosp. Melinda Ukrainski M.D. Internal Medicine Thomas Jefferson Univ. match dav THE SKULL 55 56 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Most likely to be the Next Dr. Reeves Tamara Lynch [ Most Likely to be the Next Dr. Sterling Nevin McGinley THE SKULL 57 58 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Deliveries hlVic.r� ocNCY rMtieot Vi-.itor Hospital lor Advanced Medicine Main Entrance Foss Entrance Childrens Hospital clinical campuses THE SKULL 59 Douglas F. Kupas, M.D. GEISINGER Members of the Temple School of Medicine Class of 2011: Congratulations! You have demonstrated that you have the knowledge and skills to be outstanding physicians and you can be proud of your accomplishments. The faculty and staff at Geisinger Health System have enjoyed being part of the medical school education for many of you. As an organization, we strive to HEAL, TEACH, DISCOVER, and SERVE. The skills that you develop in medical school are the foundation. Your challenge is to build on these skills as you enter the next phase of life-long learning. We know that you are prepared to provide excellence in patient care as both future leaders and team members in systems that will increasingly require innovation and quality. i If you spent time at Geisinger as a clinical campus student, as a semester student or simply as a student on a single rotation, we hope that you gained some insight into the importance of system design and innovations that lead to optimal patient outcomes while also realizing that it is still an incredible honor to be fortunate enough to share the relationship between a physician and a patient. As you progress through your careers and become responsible for creating the healthcare systems of the future, remember our founder, Abigail Geisinger's words, Make it the Best . Sincerely, Douglas F. Kupas, M.D. Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Geisinger Clinical Campus Temple University School of Medicine Associate Chief Academic Officer Geisinger Health System 60 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Class of 2011: St Luke s IIOSPIIAl Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus I want to extend my warmest congratulations to the Class of 2011 of Temple University School of Medicine and especially to our fourth class of clinical campus students who spent their entire third and fourth years training at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, PA and to the many students who rotated with us for required courses and electives. You should be proud of your accomplishments. We are proud of you. It has been a pleasure to see our Temple students develop into knowledgeable, caring, and skillful young physicians. Although St. Luke's Hospital became a clinical campus five years ago, we are one of the oldest Temple University School of Medicine affiliated hospitals. St. Luke's Hospital is a full sendee institution and a level I trauma center. We have won numerous national awards and recognition for patient care. We have also been designated three years in a row as one of the top 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania. A significant part of our mission is the education of physicians at all levels (undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate-CME) as well as nurses and allied health professionals. We are especially proud of our relationship with Temple University School of Medicine and the part we play in the development of young physicians. We are looking forward to the start of our new initiative with Temple University School of Medicine - the regional Medical School of Temple University St. Luke's Hospital Health Network. I wish you much success as you start your next phase of medical education. Sincerely, Joel C. Rosenfeld, M.D., M.Ed., FACS Chief Academic Officer, St. Luke's Hospital Health Network Professor of Surgery Associate Dean, Temple University School of Medicine THE SKULL 61 Joel Rosenfeld, M.D. Elliott B. Goldberg, M.D. Class of 2011: It is with great pleasure that I extend my congratulations to the 10th 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 at West Penn Hospital continues to be one of Pittsburgh's leading teaching facilities and has attracted medical students from across the country. West Penn Hospital has earned an international reputation for excellence and innovation in the care of patients, education, and research. West Penn is the first hospital in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania to achieve Magnet RecognitionrM status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); this prestigious designation for excellence in nursing services is the highest level of recognition that the ANCC can extend to healthcare organizations. Over the years. West Penn Hospital has also been regionally and nationally recognized for excellence in bariatric surgery, cell transplantation, bum care, cardiovascular care, obstetrics and neonatal care, and reproductive medicine. The hospital has been named on Thomson Reuters' 1(X) Top Hospitals list four times since 2001. West Penn Bum Center, celebrating more than 40 years of excellence, is the first and only program in the region verified by the American Bum Association American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, achieving its fifth annual verification in 2010. West Penn is also one of just 23 hospitals in the country and the only healthcare provider in the region to win the 2009 Award for Quality from Premier healthcare alliance. 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. Sincerely, Elliot B. Goldberg, M.D. Associate Dean, Temple University School of Medicine 62 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Affiliate Hospitals abington memorial hospital Abington, Pennsylvania CANCER CENTER 333 COTTMAN AVI. 5 -Mk fox chase cancer center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania THE SKULL 63 Affiliate Hospitals lehigh valley hospital Allentown, Pennsylvania mercy hospital Scranton, Pennsylvania 64 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Affiliate Hospitals i THE SKULL 65 66 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE seniors, class of 2011 THE SKULL 67 congratulations John M. Daly M.I). Dean £)e CMs Dear Members of the Class of 2011, I write to you at a time of great transition, transition that is at once global and personal. Health care economics and delivery systems in the United States are changing. Medicine itself is changing. Discovery proceeds at a pace that can astound. In the midst of all this, you are graduating from medical school, entering a new phase of your training, a new era of your lives. As you progress in your development as a physician, we hope you will reflect on your experiences at Temple University School of Medicine. One of the most important things we strove to teach you is that medical education is a lifelong endeavor, a self-directed process of discovery that never ends. To be a good physician is to seek out new information, to adapt to new contexts, and to act with integrity. These precepts will serve you well through all manner of change. All of us who participated in your medical education have great confidence in you. Please keep in touch. Remember, you will always be part of our Temple family. Congratulations on your graduation from medical school! Yours, John M. Daly, MD '73 Dean 68 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OorxJsi'Orw £0(f CbtAfr Dear Class of 2011, Congratulations! First and foremost, it has been an honor to serve as your class president for the past few years, and 1 want to thank you for this opportunity. Over the last four years we have encountered many arduous and rewarding challenges: in the classroom, on the wards, and in life itself. For some of us, this journey began a few years ago, and for others, like myself, just a little longer. Since coming together during anatomy we memorized countless facts and pathways, comforted and cared for the sick, and tailored our skills of diagnosis—sometimes on each other. We have formed many long lasting friendships, and some lucky classmates have met their future husbands or wives ... a few of us have even created future Temple medical students. We know what it means to feel on top of the world one minute, only to find ourselves being brought back down to reality the next. I am thankful to have experienced this journey with all of you. Our next stop will be just as difficult, but nonetheless, incredibly gratifying. I wish you the best of luck in your future careers and congratulate you on becoming doctors. All the best, Nevin G. McGinley, MD 'll Class President THE SKULL 69 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 has his roots in an understanding of the nature of the 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 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 your mind, are the most important people in your life next to your own parents. I do not mean only your university professors, but any physician from who 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 ambition for gain. Thus will you maintain the dignity of our profession as a social science applied to the welfare of humanity. 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 facts 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 electro-encephalophagram 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 obligation of civilized people, sharing a great and noble task and fighting for a common cause in a great crusade. You belong to a team of gallant professionals of all races and eras, bound together across the ages and continents by a glorious ideal. 70 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Finally, you will have obligations to yourselves. Every person in their youth forms an ideal profile of themselves or of what they want to be. They envision, while young, an ideal program of things to do in life. The rest of their 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 that 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 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 es-thetically through the beauty of art. Remember that the important thing in life is to be great, not big; a great person, not a big person. Let your actions be great, but preserve your personal modesty and humility. What counts in a physician is 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 you 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 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 of 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 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 heart of every one of you who answered destiny's call to greatness when you decided to be a doctor. — Felix Marti-Ibanez, MD (1912-1972) THE SKULL 71 class of 2011 72 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE THE SKULL 73 Kingstown, St. Vincent, West Indies B.S. Biology Mount St. Mary’s University Emmanuel Francis Adams, M.D. 74 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Beaumont, Texas B.A. English and Sociology Vanderbilt University Elham Sheena Afshar, M.D. I credit the sweet bliss of having my name followed by M.D. to the love from my family and friends and to the support from my classmates on this med school journey with me. I figure that if I can survive Anatomy, navigating the streets of Philly, getting the mumps in Tanzania, our third year clerkships, STEP 1 2, and the residency match, there is nothing in this life I cannot face and overcome - except the mumps. I read somewhere that's a one time deal. Congratulations Class of 2011! THE SKULL 75 Alpharetta, Georgia B.A. Economics Harvard University Jason Scott Andersen, M.D. It's hard for me to believe that we are already at the conclusion of medical school. While individual days certainly seemed to drag on at times, as a whole, the time has actually flown by. It has been a real pleasure working with classmates and staff these four years, growing personally and professionally with everyone along the way. I have so many fond memories that will last a lifetime. Cheers to the TUSM Class of 2011!!! Philadelphia, Pennsylvania B.S. Physics University of California, Santa Barbara David Angert, M.D., Ph.D. Friends and family: love, adventure, support and good times. 1 couldn't ask for anything more ideal -1 love you all. Thank you. THE SKULL 77 Miami, Florida Bachelor of Healthcare Management and Policy Georgetown University Joey Armas, M.D. That was a quick four years. It was a fun time. Better than anything I could've imagined. I guess we move on to the next step that we've been dreading, real life. Thanks to all the friends I made, you all made this 4 year trip more than I could've imagined. Thanks to my family for being there for me and supporting me in everything I do. I love you Mom, Dad, Caro and Ant. WE DID IT!!! IT'S OVER! Somerville, Massachusetts B.S. Biology Brandeis University Uchechi Azubuine, M.D. This page is dedicated to all the people who have loved me and made my dreams of becoming a doctor come true. To my parents for giving me the love and support I needed to succeed. To my brothers for always making me smile and helping me stay focused. Finally to all the friends I have made during my four years at Temple: I wish you all the best. s b THE SKULL 79 Atherton, California B.A. Biology Claremont McKenna College Hilary Bagshaw, M.D. 80 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Honolulu, Hawaii Biotechnology University of Hawaii at Manoa Aqnes Bahnq, M.D. THE SKULL 81 Las Vegas, Nevada B.S. Biochemisty University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jennifer Bailey, M.D. When I came to Philly, I didn't know a soul, but here my life has been completely enriched by many good souls. I'm grateful for the wonderful friends I've met here and all the great people who have helped me along this path. 82 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania B.S. Chemical Engineering and Actuarial Science Pennsylvania State University Craig Baribault, M.D. Congratulations Class of 2011! Thank you Mom and Dad, and my family and friends who supported me all these years. THE SKULL 83 White Haven, Pennsylvania B.A. Biochemistry M.S. Forensic Science and Law Duquesne University Stacey Lynn Barron, M.D. To my Mom, Sister, Travis, and the rest my family and my friends: Thank you for all of your love and support throughout these four years. I couldn't have done it without you. To TUSM Class of 2011: Congratulations to all of you. I couldn't have asked for better classmates. Good luck as you start this new chapter. Allentown, Pennsylvania B.S. Civil Engineering Virginia Tech University Christopher M. Baumert, M.D. THE SKULL 85 I Windber, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology University of Pittsburgh Andrea S. Benton, M.D. I want to thank my Mom, Shawn, my Brothers, and all my best friends for standing by my side and putting up with me through all these years. I love you all more than words can say. “Be a best friend, tell the truth, and overuse '1 love you Go to work, do your best, don't outsmart your common sense. Never let your prayin' knees get lazy, and love like crazy. - Love like Crazy by Lee Brice West Chester, Pennsylvania B.A. Economics University of Pennsylvania David Berman, M.D. I'd like to thank my family foremost for giving me all the tools I needed to get to this point. Without your love and support, I'm sure I'd never have made it this far. Dan, we had some ridiculously fun and memorable times throughout our first two years of school. Hopefully they'll continue into the future. To all my roommates at 715B South Street, there are a lot of you, and you all played an important part of my life the past 4 years. And Lacy, I could have never worked this hard without you. THE SKULL 87 Newtown Square, Pennsylvania B.A. Physics Georgetown University William Bonner, M.D. Thanks to family and friends for their love and support along the way! 88 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Carlisle, Pennsylvania B.S. Biological Sciences University of Pittsburgh Ryan Bonshock, M.D. I would like to thank my beautiful wife, Jenna, for all of her love and support. I also want to thank my parents and brother for their constant encouragement. From check-rock to Excalibur to Atlantis, medical school has been much better than dirt; we certainly know how to make it reign! Thanks everyone for the most memorable four years. Best of luck to all my friends and classmates. THE SKULL 89 Fresno, California B.A. Integrative Biology University of California, Berkeley Rory Bricker, M.D. And then we landed... and we were in Philadelphia! 90 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE THE SKULL 91 Berkeley, California B.A. Biological Basis of Behavior University of Pennsylvania Chloe Bryson-Cahn, M.D. 92 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania B.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Pennsylvania Sweta Vania Carpenter, M.D. First, I would like to thank the Almighty Lord for his abundant blessings. To Twels, thank you for all your unconditional love and encouragement. Your support has been invaluable to me. To mom, dad, and Shamin, I am so thankful that I have been blessed with parents and a brother who have always made me their first priority in life. No matter what happens, I can always count on you guys. Your patience and guidance have helped me to always achieve my goals. Betsy, I will always cherish your friendship and definitely could not have gone through medical school without you. To the rest of my family and friends, thank you for all your support. Congratulations, class of 2011!!! What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. -Ralph Waldo Emerson THE SKULL 93 Potomac, Maryland B.A. Integrative Biology and Psychology University of California, Berkeley Enoch Chang, M.D. Life's a journey, not a destination. 94 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Brooklyn, New York B.S. Biology St. Francis College Sherley Charles, M.D. I dedicate this page to all those who made this accomplishment possible for me. First and foremost, I thank God for the many blessings in my life. Thank you to all my loved ones, especially my father Alphonse for his encouragement, my brothers who keep me grounded and bring joy to my world, my grandmother who provides wisdom, my extended family for always being there, my best friends for their unconditional support, and my sweetheart Steven who stands by me through all the ups and downs. Lastly I thank my mother Marie Marthe, whose endless love, support, advice, guidance, and empathy gives me strength and purpose. Mom, you are my rock, my foundation. 1 am so grateful for all you have done for me; and, while I have many aspirations in life, my priority is to be half the mother you are one day. Without family and friends I would have never made it here, and without my mother, I would surely be nothing. Thank God for you all. And to the Class of 2011,1 wish you success and happiness in all your future endeavors. Congratulations!!!! THE SKULL 95 Lafayette, California B.A. Ethnic Studies University of California, Berkeley Jennifer Chunq, M.D. 96 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE David, Panama B.S. Biology University of California, Riverside Dayan Colon, M.D. THE SKULL 97 Bethel Park, Pennsylvania B.S. Bioengineering Pennsylvania State University Beniamin Cooper, M.D. 98 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Moorestown, New Jersey B.A. Biology Rutgers University Walter McKenna D’Alonzo, M.D. Mom, Joe, Jody, Mom-mom, Matt, Adrienne, Nicole, Alex, and Laura: Without your unflagging support and your inspiration, I would not have done so much, or come so far. Thank you! I am glad to have you all in my life. To my friends, whose support was equally vital: We did it! Most importantly though, we did it together, and we usually had fun in the process (sometimes not so much). 1 wish all of you the best of luck in whatever direction life takes you. To have striven, to have made the effort, to haw been true to certain ideals - this alone is worth the struggle. -Sir William Osier Fall down seven times, stand up eight. -Japanese Proverb THE SKULL 99 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.S. Neuroscience University of Pittsburgh Justin Darrah, M.D. The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head. Often the best part of your work will have nothing to do with potions and powders, but with the exercise of an influence of the strong upon the weak, of the righteous upon the wicked, of the wise upon the foolish. -Sir William Osier Duncansville, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Juniata College Kory Dawson, M.D. A few words: Well, we did it. Geez, that was a lot of work. I'm pretty sure it's all downhill from now on. Seriously though, I can honestly say that 1 have met some of the smartest, kindest, funniest people here and will be a proud Temple supporter for my entire career. The school made me into a doctor, but it was the people 1 met along the wav that kept me a regular, down to earth person. For that, I can never repay you all. I want to thank TUSM graduating class of 2011 for being better people than I ever thought I could meet during medical school. I hope we all retain the compassion and humor as to become a new generation of caring, enriched, well-rounded physicians. THE SKULL 101 Eldersburg, Maryland B.S. Biochemistry University of Delaware Andy Deitchman, M.D. 102 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania B.S. Biological Sciences University of Pittsburgh Levi DeLozier, M.D. The best thing for being sad is to learn something. This is the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evil lunatics, or know your honour trampled in the sewers of baser minds. There is only one thing for it then—to learn. Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing that the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting. Learning is the thing for you. - T.H. White The chief proof of man's real greatness lies in his perception of his own smallness - Karl Richter THE SKULL 103 Denver, Colorado B.A. Biology and Psychology University of Colorado at Boulder Elliot Dickerson, M.D. To my family, for their perpetual support throughout school 104 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE North Attleboro, Massachusetts B.S. Psychology Brown University Kristen Renee DiCola, M.D. I want to thank my husband Ryan, my friends, and all my family especially my parents for their love and support now and always. I love you all and don't know what I would do without you. Ryan, I am the luckiest girl in the world to call you my own. Thank you for being there for me through this journey and what lay ahead. Thank you to all the new friends I have made here at Temple- Valerie, Kate, Tamara, Stephanie, and Ashley. 1 don't think 1 would have made it without you all there to sympathize with through it all. To all my St. Luke's Clinical Campus friends, it has been a pleasure working with you. Best of luck Class of 2011! THE SKULL 105 Ridley Park, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Saint Joseph’s University Stephanie DiGiambattista, M.D. Thank you to ail of those who have supported me throughout the years. 106 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE — Baltimore, Maryland B.S. Physiology and Neurobiology University of Maryland, College Park Shara Epstein, M.D. THE SKULL 107 Yardley Lower Makefield, Pennsylvania B.S. Chemistry Temple University Nkemdilim Ezeife, M.D. Congratulations Kemdi! We wish you great success in your career as a physician! - The Ezeife Family 108 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Palmyra, Pennsylvania B.S. Premedicine Pennsylvania State University Timothy Faust, M.D. I would like to thank all of my family and friends for all of your love and support throughout all of the years. I am truly blessed to have such support through good times and tough times. Thank You. THE SKULL 109 York, Pennsylvania B.A. Psychology University of Rochester Stephanie Flecksteiner, M.D. 110 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Harleysville, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Eastern Mennonite University Andrew Foderaro, M.D. THE SKULL 111 Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania B.S. Biochemistry Syracuse University Jonathan Galli, M.D. To My Parents: Thank you both for all of the sacrifices that you have made for me over the years. Your limitless support and love has helped shaped the person I am today, and has undoubtedly enabled me to pursue a career in medicine. Thanks for everything mom and dad. To Elana: Thanks for always being there and keeping me sane through the MCATs, interviews, and medical school. Your compassion for people and perspective on life has always been an example that I have strived to follow. I look forward to finally being in the same city as you after four long years. To the Class of 2011: Thanks for all the memories and good luck in the future! 112 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Baltimore, Maryland B.S. Biology B.A. Theology Franciscan University of Steubenville Luis Garcia, M.D. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it John 1:5 1 would not be here today without my faith in Christ and my family. Thank you Mamiand Papi for helping me every step of my educational journey. 1 look up to both of you and am grateful for your gentleness, wisdom, and support. To my brothers and sisters, I love you all and watching you all grow up has been a tremendous blessing during my time in medical school. To my friends, classmates, and especially as a reminder to myself: I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve. - Albert Schweitzer THE SKULL 113 Blue Bell, Pennsylvania B.A. Physics Wake Forest University Kevin Gordon, M.D. The road though medical school was an exhilarating and life changing experience. Anatomy with Dr. Schneck, Kresge 24 hour room study sessions, and overnight trauma surgery calls are just a few of the fond memories I will take from my Temple Med experience. It could not have been possible without the love and support of my family and friends. Thank you to everyone who made this journey one to remember. Special thanks to my parents for their kindness and relentless encouragement. Good luck with all future endeavors class of 2011! Boston, Massachusetts B.S. Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Emory University A Toast to the Temple Med Class of 2011: To orientation, to North Philly, to anatomy groups of six To class capture, to student groups, to learning clinical problems to fix To blocks 1 through 12, to seeming like the distant past To new friendships, to old friendships, to patient care that will last To bridging the gaps, to Kresge, to the new med school space To the ER, to the OR, to St. Christopher's place To laughing, to crying, to all emotions in the middle To being supportive, to being trusting, to the health care riddle To the relationships we have made, to the on call nights we have shared To no other class would I have rather been paired To the cafeteria, to lunch meetings, to class gatherings of all kinds To our families, to our mentors, to the collaboration of minds To the class of 2011, thank you for being so inspiring. To my advisors, my family my loves - thank you, thank you, thank you! Liza Green-Golan, M.D. THE SKULL 115 Lewisburg, Pennsylvania B.A. Latin Gettysburg College Derick Hahn, M.D. Thank you Mom and Dad for all the help, and thank you Jorie for the huge amount of support that you've given me. 116 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Orinda, California B.S. Biological Sciences University of California, Santa Barbara Robyn Nicole Hallam, M.D. THE SKULL 117 Lancaster, Pennsylvania B.A. Spanish and Philosophy University of Scranton Kevin Hauck, M.D., M.P.H. Thanks to all the friends and family who supported me during the past five years. I was lucky to start with a great group of people and even luckier to find such a welcoming new class. Cultivate, then, gentlemen, such a judicious measure of obtuseness as will enable you to meet the exigencies of practice with firmness and courage, without, at the same time, hardening the human heart by which we live. --William Osier Valencia, Trinidad B.S. Biology Florida Memorial University Dionne Marcano Holmes, M.D. As the days near for graduation, I can't help but think of all the people who played some part in helping me accomplish this dream. To my wonderful parents; my mother who is here to witness this and sadly my dad who isn't, my loving brothers and sisters, supportive spouse; Ray and to my many friends who were always there to lend a supportive shoulder. The funny tales we shared, the smiles made it all worthwhile. For helping me see the end of one eventful journey and for the prospect of another. I'd like to say Thank You. So thank you in French; Merci!, in Spanish Gracias! and in my native Trini Tanks!! I Love you all. THE SKULL 119 Bakersfield, California B.S. Microbiology, Immunology Molecular Genetics University of California, Los Angeles Kimberly Marie Houck, M.D. - M cLcs fl s )ur srff. Bets ft IDA CIS ? djlPESCR 120 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Savannah, Georgia B.A. Psychology Princeton University Matthew T. Hunter, M.D. When considering my time in medical school, I am reminded of a favorite quotation of mine by Mark Twain, I have never let my schooling interfere with my education. At Temple I have learned a tremendous amount about medicine, but 1 have learned more about life. Over the past four years I have tried not to forget life pauses for no man, and one should enjoy life while one can. Throughout residency and beyond, I hope to continue living and learning. 1 know that I will always be able to count on those closest to me for a ready smile, a friendly ear, and an occasional adventure. Cheers New Orleans, Louisiana B.S. Molecular Biology Louisiana Tech University Master of Public Health Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Bruce V. Hurley, M.D. 122 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.A. Chemistry M.A. Biomedical Ethics Case Western Reserve University Aabha Jain, M.D. Thank you to all my friends and family for your support through medical school. Congratulations class of 2011!! THE SKULL 123 Lower Merion, Pennsylvania B.A. Biology and Psychology Temple University Brinda Jeyakumar, M.D. Mom Dad-Thank you for your never-ending encouragement. You have showed me the true value of love and support. Deepa-Thank you for being by my side and helping me through every step of this journey. Dave-Not only have you been always been there for me, but you also have always been able to give me a good laugh just when I need it. I am so lucky to have you by my side. To all my extended family and friends-Thank you for your help. Much love to you all! Langhorne, Pennsylvania B.A. Biology Temple University Mai Kaqa, M.D. This is why I'm lucky. Mira, my fairy godmother I love being called your twin. It means something shining through me reminds people of you. Magie, my partner in crime: Living next door, sharing a backyard waterpark, we'll know what we've always known-it's me and you. Maha: my role model: You are the daughter I try to be, the mother I hope to become. When I see you in myself, I know I am succeeding. Ahmed, my brother: You are more than family. You are my support and motivation. You are the physician I hope to become. Nora Omar You are famous wherever I go. Holding your hands, you are my grasp on reality. You keep me good. Mama Baba: You've seen my worst and love me still. Baba, the smartest man 1 know: Every gene I've inherited is a fortune. Mama, I don't know how you put up with me. I know, sometimes, you don't either. No one can love me the way you do. If 1 can be a fraction of what you are, my children are blessed. You are my past. You are my present. You are my future. This is why I'm lucky. THE SKULL 125 Miami, Florida B.A. Psychology George Washington University Lindsay Kaldor, M.D. to my family and friends - thanks for listening to my complaints, driving my passion, calming my fears, forgiving my flakiness, supporting my dreams, making me laugh, believing in me, and helping me survive this journey.... to my med school class - its been an incredible four years, thanks for joining me for the ride... and making me enjoy every point along the way i've heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn, and we are led to those who help us most to grow, if we let them, and we help them in return, well i don't know if i believe that's true but i know I'm who i am today, because i knew you... -wicked. 126 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Holland, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology La Salle University Ilona Kane, M.D. To my parents: Thank you for providing me the opportunity to dream big and for always encouraging me to try my best and to work hard to reach my goals. Thank you for all of the money and support that went toward my (many) years of education. Thank you for providing me with a happy, fun, and memorable childhood spent with lots of laughter and love. Thank you for giving me the opportunities that you weren't able to have. PS. I promise that I won't charge you for house calls. To my sibs: Thanks for being my partners in crime, my true friends, and my vacation particrs. To Mom-Mom: Thank you for your ever continuing generosity. Thank you for being a strong person, a great example, and a woman ahead of her time. To my Villa Girls: Thank you for being my crazies, my loves, and my weekend release. It is by chance that we met but by choice that we became friends. To Sean: Thank you for getting me through med school, for being my friend, my shoulder, and my crazed Eagles fan. Thank you for always making me feel special in your eyes. I love you ALL very much. THE SKULL 127 Fremont, California B.S. Human Biology University of California, San Diego Rishav Kansal, M.D. Thank you to everyone that helped me get to where 1 am. 1 could not be who I am without the support of my loving family. Thank You eternally. 128 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania B.S. Biobehavioral Health Pennsylvania State University Karen M. Kaplan, M.D. Do or do not... there is no try. - Yoda Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss THE SKULL 129 Northridge, California B.S. Biochemistry and Cell Biology B.A. Philosophy University of California, San Diego Erin Kim, M.D. 130 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Irvine, California B.S. Physiological Science University of California, Los Angeles Jacklyn Kim, M.D. To Mom, Dad and Jeff: I will never find the words to thank you for all of your support and love through these past four years. Thank you Thank you Thank you. To James: You are my best friend and the best supporter. I absolutely could not have done this without you. Hil, Kris, Ash and Jan: You four kept me sane through school. I'm so lucky to have so many good memories of us - love you guys. Los Gatos, California B.A. Molecular and Cell Biology, Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology University of California, Berkeley Jessica Kim, M.D. 132 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Elkins Park, Pennsylvania B.S. Premedicine Pennsylvania State University Katrina Maureen Kissman, M.D. THE SKULL 133 Edison, New Jersey B.S. Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics University of Maryland, College Park David Henry Kitchell, M.D. I thank my family: Marshall, Fran, Andrew, and Stephanie, for all their love and support. They have taught me that success is measured by the quality of one's character and not by the quantity of letters after one's name. 1 also want to thank Brinda for being such a wonderful partner in crime. We have been through so much together, and sharing this experience with you has made it much more special. To all my extended family and friends: thanks for being there for me. 1 am so fortunate to be a member of the amazing Temple Medicine Class of 2011. Let's do big things. 134 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Chambersburg, Pennsylvania B.S. Biomedical Engineering M.A. Biomedical Engineering Drexel University Jeremy Korteweg, M.D. I want to dedicate this yearbook page to Richard Shoemaker MD '02 who mentored me during these 4 years of medical school. Thanks to: - My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the opportunity and the mind to attend and graduate from medical school! Your strength is made perfect in my weakness. - My roommates: Jake and John who put up with me during my first two years; Eric and Joseph who helped me survive my third year. - My family for their support and encouragement along the way—especially my brother Jonathan who consistently dragged me out to kiteboard. - Dustin and Carlin O'Keefe who let me stay with them during my Neurology rotation at St. Lukes. Our trip out west opened many doors for adventure and flack. - The class of 2011: Thank you for living what it means to be a Temple doctor. - Everyone who put up with me during 3rd year rotations. I learned a lot from each of you and I hope you learned from my failures. Psychiatry: Scott Letbetter Neurology: Colin Mansfield Surgery: Tim Faust, Jason Lam Peds: Andy Newcomer, Lindsay Kaldor Ob Gyn: Scotty Lang, Jon Suarez, Irene Yang, Shara Epstein Medicine: Clare Ropeke THE SKULL 135 Mentor, Ohio B.S. Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science University of Michigan Lauren Elizabeth Krug, M.D. HOW DID IT GET SO LATE SO SOON? IT’S NIGHT BEFORE IT’S AFTERNOON. DECEMBER IS HERE BEFORE IT’S JUNE. MY GOODNESS HOW THE TIME HAS FLEWN. HOW DID IT GET SO LATE SO SOON? DR. SEUSS 136 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE San Francisco, California B.S. Bioengineering University of California, Berkeley Jason Lam, M.D. The last four years have been wonderful. Thank you to my family and friends for all your support and for sharing this experience with me. 1 look forward to all that lies ahead. THE SKULL 137 Wow! I cannot believe how fast these past 4 years have gone by. 1 know that I would not be where 1 am today without the support of some amazing people and I thank all of you who have stood by me and will continue to support me in my journey. I'm looking forward to the next step. Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to great places! You're off and away! Oh, The Places You'll Go! By Dr. Seuss Miami, Florida B.A. English Literature and World Literature Hamilton College Scott Lanq, M.D. I have been surrounded by nurturing selflessness, effervescent love, and interminable support my entire life. 1 am humbled and overwhelmed by gratitude as I think about how fortunate I am to be a part of my family. I love you all and could never thank you enough. -Scotty Allentown, Pennsylvania B.A. Biological Basis of Behavior and Psychology University of Pennsylvania ______________Young H. Lee, M.D. To my parents and brother, for supporting me and helping me to stand strong in everything I pursue. To Frank, for believing in me and always reminding me to see the joys in life. And to all of my fabulous friends, for making med school fun, even when it isn't! When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. 140 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania B.A. Biology University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill lisa Leon, M.D. THE SKULL 141 San Angelo, Texas B.S. Biochemistry Texas Tech University Scott Letbetter, M.D. I want to thank my wife. Sharia, for being patient with me and her monetary support throughout medical school. You have always been the rock that I could lean on and 1 really couldn't have done it without you. 1 also want to thank my family and friends back home. It is always nice to know that you have people who truly believe in you. You have all had a part in leading me to where I am today. 142 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Easton, Pennsylvania B.S. Premedical Studies Philadelphia University Kheyandra Denise Lewis, M.D. Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you've got Love it with a passion. Because life truly does give back, many times over. What you put into it. - Maya Angelou rfi muWlS® THE SKULL 143 Marcellus, New York B.S. Chemistry Hobart and William Smith Colleges Michael E. Liquori, M.D. 144 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Brimfield, Massachusetts B.S. Biology and Psychology University of Massachusetts, Boston Tamara M. Lynch, M.D. Thank you to my friends and family for your unwavering support and encouragement throughout the years. To my Mom and Peter for giving without question. To Maureen and Dennis for graciously welcoming me into your family. And to my husband, Sean, for your inspiration and unending love and appreciation for my passion. To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - this is to have succeeded. THE SKULL 145 Seattle, Washington B.S. Biochemistry University of Washington Colin Michael Mansfield, M.D. I can't believe how much has happened in four years. I feel lucky to be part of a class so full of amazing and talented people. To the friends I've made along the way, and the memories we've made together...1 will be forever thankful. I'm so grateful to our faculty and staff and all the help I've had to grow in my professional life. 1 would have never made it without my family back home and my new family out here. Good luck my friends. I'll see you again soon, congratulations TUSM Class of 2011!! 146 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Duquesne University Michelle Marks, M.D. To my parents, my brother and sister, Aaron and the rest of my family: Thank you for all of your love and support. I couldn't have done it without you. To my classmates: Congratulations and Good Luck! Thanks for the memories. THE SKULL 147 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania B.S. Biochemistry Widener University Betsy Mathew, M.D. My grace issufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness 2 Corinthians 12: 8-9 First, I would like to thank God for His grace. Pappa and Mummy-your love, support, and sacrifices have helped make my dream a reality. Abycha and Tinachechi-thank you for your unwavering faith and encouragement. Tobs-before you life was great, with you life is perfect. I am so excited for the journey that lies ahead of us. Swats- your friendship has been invaluable to me. I definitely could not have done this without you. And to the rest of my family and friends-thank you for your love and support, especially these past four years. I am so blessed to have you all in my life. Congratulations Class of 2011! 148 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Havertown, Pennsylvania B.S. International Marketing and Management Fordham University Masters of Business Administration Saint Joseph’s University Nevin G McGinley, M.D. My family and friends mean more to me than they will ever know. Thank you for always being there to share in my life, and allowing me to share in yours. Mom, Dad, Eileen, Neal- Thank you for all your love, support, and encouragement...I would not have been able to complete this journey without you. Marissa Maeve- My two favorite women in the World. I love you both dearly and you make coming home a joy beyond expression. The best advice I ever received was from my dad— Be your own man. Dad, I miss you and wish you were here today to see that 1 continue to follow your advice. In lorinfl memory of Gerald V. McGinley tebnurv II. 1942 Itbnurt 11.2004 THE SKULL 149 Mission Viejo, California B.A. Psychology University of California, San Diego Brian McNamara, M.D. Nothing brings people together better than a struggle, and at times medical school seemed to be just that. In the past 4 years I have had the great pleasure of meeting friends who will last a lifetime. We've shared a lot of laughs and great times together, but I'm sure the best is yet to come. No matter where life takes us as we find out what we are going to be when we grow up, I know we will never lose touch. To my family and friends I would like to say thank you. Without your love and support I would not have made it this far. But enough with the sappiness, it's time to celebrate. So let's eat, drink, and be merry Class of 2011, we've earned it. Downingtown, Pennsylvania B.S. Chemistry-Biology West Chester University Philip Mark Montemuro, M.D. THE SKULL 151 Portland, Oregon B.A. Biochemistry and Psychology Willamette University Jeff Morris, M.D. Whenever I'm about to do something, I think 'would an idiot do that?' If they would, then I do not do that thing Dwight Schrute 152 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Tuxedo, New York B.S. Biology Lehigh University Brett Moses, M.D. The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life. It is present in the infinity of forms and phenomena that exist in all of creation. -Michael Jackson THE SKULL 153 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania B.A. Economics and English Columbia University Colin Murphy, M.D. Mom and Ron, Dad and Anne, Cait, thank you guys so much for all of your love and support throughout the years. Dale and Pat, thank you for being amazing in-laws. Brett, Crystal will always be jealous of your denim collection. Steve, your water bottle has superior nonleeching capabilities. Kmurph, shmegma, bro, shmegma.. .coxsackie! Cornin' at ya hot! B-mac, can't we just use weights? Reed, I still miss your mustache. Nevin, you are wise beyond your years. You guys are all great friends, thanks for an awesome four years. Crystal and Cole, where do I begin? Not only does your love fill the pages in the book of my life, you are the spine that binds them together. 1 love you more than anything. Danville, California B.S. Biochemistry University of California, San Diego Kevin Daniel Murphy, M.D. To my family, thank you for your unyielding low and support. To my new, lifelong friendships 1 have made hen. at Temple, here is a little memory collage to remember the good times: Life coach, Tve decided 111 ATE Ninja Warrior, Sure!, get ripped quick, endless movie quotes, CMuuuurph!, listlessness. Embryology: it's EASY!, Halloween— batman ironman stewardess, Delaware Water Gap, zulu!, Milagro, white water rafting, trips to the lake house, tiffin?!, smegma, HEY NEVIN!, Eastern State Penitentiary, Tanzania, farkle, 4 cotton balls in a pillow case, 12th and Lombard, RockBand—BLTN and Textual Sexuals, Eddy Murphy, it's always sunny in Philadelphia, Tranquillo Tuesdays, 1st Country show. Planet Earth, DC—miracle on a bun, Seymour, you never surprise to amaze me, brettface, Jersey Shore trips, groan tube, soapbox derby, ugly sweaters, Goulet!, TM1M—Fresh Diggity, AMA, Evan Williams, mantooth, chocolate bear, chloessss, clarebear, mai-day mai-town, bean paste, cheezits, slightly stoopid, mustache ride, bagooock!, Schneck-nasty, mantourage, MBP, The Head, six flags— cnjoy-ya-bull, Chester, recharge the batteries—$100 on black, cajon, gaaak!, birthday song, awkward shaped boxes, g'bye ted, diaper ribs scissors, YOU did it!, Dentata, snow hawk, Mc-Gillans, Dirty Franks, wHip cream, Genaros, Anchorman, This is the best day of my entire life —Kevin Murphy, 25. THE SKULL 155 Upper Marlboro, Maryland B.S. Psychology Florida Agricultural Mechanical University Andrea Nichelle Murray, M.D. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves. Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. -Marianne Williamson To my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thank you for showing how mighty and awesome you are time and time again. To my family and friends, I could not have done this without you. Thank you for your love and endless support towards making my dreams a reality. 156 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Tucson, Arizona B.S. Biochemistry Duquesne University Steve New, M.D. For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles WERE my life. This perspective has helped me to see there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So treasure every moment you have and remember that time waits for no one. - souza THE SKULL 157 Bonne Terre, Missouri B.A. Film Studies Columbia University Andy Newcomer, M.D. The thing I love most about medical school is how incredibly smart, engaging and well-rounded my classmates are. I originally wanted to come to Temple because of its commitment to the local community; the pride I feel in the projects we've worked on together as a class has only been matched by my appreciation for all the friends I've made here. West Chester, Pennsylvania B.A. Psychology Temple University Tina Nauyen, M.D. THE SKULL 159 Lansdowne, Pennsylvania B.A. Biology Swarthmore College Chinwe Nwaneshiudu, M.D. Ph.D. 160 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Medford, New Jersey B.S. Biology Loyola College in Maryland Elizabeth O’Donnell, M.D. Mom and Dad, I truly could not have done this without your guidance and support (and dinners and laundry). Thank you for always being a reassuring phone call away and a relaxing place to come home to. Meg and Chris, Sarah and Dan, and Tom, Thanks for picking up the tab these past 4 years and for always being there to listen and offer advice regardless of the situation, even the spinal tap excitement . To all of my friends. Thank you for always being there through the stresses of studying and the celebration of all that has occurred during these past 4 years. I cannot think of a better group of people to share in this exciting time. Love, Beth The secret of success is in constancy to purpose. Disraeli THE SKULL 161 Moscow, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Marywood University Dustin O’Keefe, M.D. When you are born, you wake slowly to everything. Your brain doesn't stop growing until you're twenty-six, so from birth to twenty-six, God is slowly turning the lights on, and you're groggy and pointing at things saying circle and blue and car and then sex and job and healthcare. The experience is so slow you could easily believe life isn't that big of a deal, that life isn't staggering. What I'm saying is life is staggering and we're just used to it. We all are like spoiled children no longer impressed with the gifts we're given - it's just another sunset, just another rainstorm moving in over the mountain, just another child being born, just another funeral. If I have a hope, it's that God sat over the dark nothing and wrote you and me, specifically, into the story, and put us in with the sunset and the rainstorm, as if to say. Enjoy your place in my story. The beauty of it means you matter, and you can create within it even as I have created you. - Donald Miller 162 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Grand Junction, Colorado B.S. Exercise and Sport Sciences Oregon State University Travis Allen Omura, M.D. Pasadena, Maryland B.S. Bioscience Drexel University Valerie N. Owings, M.D. I am so thankful for the opportunity to become a part of the medical field. I could not have made it without the loving support of my family and friends. I especially thank my parents, my sister, and my wonderful husband. Good luck to the Class of 2011! 164 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.S. Forensic Science Pennsylvania State University Marisa Jean Pacella, M.D. To my Parents for all their support... To my Aunt Jean for her phone calls... To my Sister for our fun visits... And to my Classmates for some amazing nights out in the City, Many Thanks! THE SKULL 165 Peabody, Massachusetts B.S. Biology University of Massachusetts, Amherst Michael Frank Papacostas, M.D. The longer I live the more I realize that it is the people in our lives and the relationships we build that make life worth living. The last few years have been challenging and 1 am grateful for the support of friends and family. I think 1 have memorized more facts during my time in medical school than 1 ever thought was possible in the given period of time, but I think I have learned as much non-medical information as I have medical. Most importantly, it is one thing to treat a patient; it is another thing entirely to care for another person. I am humbled by the responsibility the medical profession bestows on us and honored by the opportunity to provide care to people in the years to come. 166 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Peabody, Massachusetts B.S. Geology Temple University M.S. Earth Science Dartmouth College Nicholas Papacostas, M.D. To memories of good times with Transplantations, Temple CARES, Soccer Squad, and of course. Fresh Diggity. May the legend live on! Friends, thanks for your support and encouragement and for sharing in this journey. Best of luck as you embark on your careers in medicine! We ride North! THE SKULL 167 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.S. Biological Sciences Carnegie Mellon University Mayur Parepally, M.D. The past four years have been a rollercoaster, and I can't believe the ride is almost over. From the first day Dr. Schneck called out our names in anatomy conference, to the hours and hours of studying each one of us poured into Step 1, to the excitement that we each experienced going on our first residency interviews, medical school has been both a trying and thrilling experience. The friendships and memories I've made here were amazing, and I'll cherish them forever. I never thought medical school could be fun, but you guys certainly proved that assumption wrong. I have certainly had my ups and downs during this journey, and I really don't think 1 could have gone through it without the support of my friends, family, and faculty members at Temple. So thank you all for making my goals a reality. Kent, Washington B.S. Biology University of Washington Matthew Parker, M.D. Four years have flown by. 1 do not think words can describe how grateful I am for the love and support shown by friends and family. Being so far away from home was not always easy; however, knowing I had such a wonderful group of close-knit friends (in both the suburbs and the city) to fall back on was always reassuring. We have had a lot of fun and I have no doubts that we will continue to maintain our friendships despite, for many, being on opposite coasts. First and foremost I want to thank Phil and Lauren. Not only have we have shared innumerable unforgettable memories with friends from both medical school and undergrad, but you've repeatedly allowed me to feel as though I had a home away from home within your families. Lastly, I would be remiss not to thank my family. Your familiar voices on our weekly Sunday evening phone calls were both comforting and grounding. I miss you and can't wait to be home with you again. THE SKULL 169 Gaithersburg, Maryland B.S. Bioinformatics and Computational Biology University of Maryland, Baltimore County Kamini Patel, M.D. When I was four years old, my sister fell off her bike and scraped her knee. My parents brought her home and cleansed her wound in the kitchen. I remember running towards my mom with a bandage saying You have to put a band-aid on it! My mom smiled and looked at me and said 'You're going to be a doctor one day! Thank you to my parents for providing me their relentless support, my big sister for paving a road for me to follow, and my friends for always keeping a smile on my face. Congratulations Class of 2011! Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania B.S. Chemical Engineering Drexel University I Orion Pullman, M.D. Thank you to my family and friends, for your patience, your understanding, and your support in helping me realize my dreams. Thank you to everyone who has ever helped me along the way. And thank you to God, for the beauty that lies in everything that ever was. The people who took the bus didn't experience the city as we did. The pain made the city more beautiful. The story made us different characters than we would have been if we had skipped the story and showed up at the ending an easier way. -Donald Miller I feel written. My skin feels written and my desires feel written. It feels literary, doesn't it, as if we are characters in books. There is a knowing that I feel that guides me toward a better story, toward being a better character. 1 believe there is a writer outside ourselves plotting a better story for us, interacting with us, and whispering a better story into our consciousness. -Donald Miller THE SKULL 171 Rocky Point, New York B.S. Biology St. John’s University Dorianne Lauren Rabinowitz, M.D. Thank you to my friends and family who helped me through many years of schooling. I couldn't have done it without you! What lies behinds us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. 172 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Lake Stevens, Washington B.A. Biology Central Washington University Misty Radosevich, M.D. Thank you to my family, Chris (Mom), Mark (Dad), Sierra, Jason, Sunny, Jay, Kit and Hawk and the YoNo Crew THE SKULL 173 Kiev, Ukraine B.S. Biology Temple University Val Rakita, M.D. In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our duty. -Saint Aurelius Augustine 174 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Nazareth lllit, Israel B.A. Economics University of California, Los Angeles Ellie Rakovshchik, M.D. THE SKULL 175 Rockland County, New York B.S. Biology Manhattan College Nadine Reqis, M.D. Si U H 5 OFTKRMTNA'lHON MEDICAL SCHOOL 1930 BUILDING 176 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Miami, Florida B.S. Biology University of Miami Patricia Giselle Rodriquez, M.D. THE SKULL 177 Los Angeles, California B.A. Literatures of the World University of California, San Diego Clare Roepke, M.D. To my family, for being my rock and my support. To my med school friends, for celebrating the small things and for keeping me grounded. To Dr. Luck, for being my teacher and a phenomenal inspiration, who pushed me and guided me, and whose lessons I will take with me always. 178 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Newtown, Pennsylvania B.S. Microbiology Pennsylvania State University Timothy M. Rogers, M.D. THE SKULL 179 Joplin, Missouri B.S. Biology John Brown University Roberto R Rojas, M.D. Many thanks to my dear wife for her never-ending encouragement, patience, and love through this insanity called medical school. Without her, none of this would have been possible. Also, thanks to my family and faith for the support each has provided as well as for teaching me the many things that allowed me to make it to this point. Finally, thanks to the many wonderful friends that I've met over the past four years. Never have there been so many good people, and great future doctors, come from a single class. Los Angeles, California B.A. Psychology University of California, Berkeley Sepehr Rotchel, M.D. To my mother Roya and father Solieman, thank you for all your encouragement, love and guidance. To my sister Sahar, thank you for your generous support. To my friends, thank you for the wonderful times and your backing. I look forward to the days when we are all successful. THE SKULL 181 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.A. Biology B.A. Near Eastern and Judaic Studies Brandeis University Shira Saul, M.D. Know from you came and to where you are going Ethics of our Fathers I come from a strong, loving, supportive family, for this I thank my parents, sister and Benji. I could not have gotten this far without you. To my friends, thank you for believing in me and sharing my trials and triumphs. We have all come from many distant places to learn the art and science of medicine together. Now we all go our separate ways to practice our trade and hopefully make a difference. I wish everyone the best of luck. 182 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Cedarhurst, New York B.A. Economics Queens College of the City University of New York Ira L. Savetsky, M.D. Dear Class of 2011, What a journey it has been! For four long years we have spent countless hours in the classroom, library and hospital. We have all been humbled by this experience whether it has been from a poor grade on an exam or not knowing an answer to a question on rounds. 1 feel honored to have shared this experience with all of you. I know we are all stronger, wiser, and ready to put our knowledge and skills towards helping and healing others. My wish for all of us is that we achieve our life goals and make a positive contribution to the world of medicine. I would like to thank my mom for brainwashing me into becoming a doctor from the mere age of four. I would like to thank my dad for his support (both moral and financial) and for discouraging me from becoming a lawyer. I would like to thank my wife Lizzy for not breaking up with me during Step 1 and not divorcing me during Step 2. Good luck to all of you and keep in touch! Congrats! Ira THE SKULL 183 Somerdale, New Jersey B.S. Biology Temple University Noah Schmuckler, M.D. - To my wife, friends, family, and teacher, I can't thank you enough for all your love and support. - To the applicant reading this while they wait to be interviewed: Relax, breathe deeply. You can drop the fake smile, soon. You're gonna make it! - After you get in, make sure to spend some time walking in the woods to stay centered. These next four years are going to be transformative. Evolve, don't try to discard who you really are. - The first two years of med school can be torture for someone who doesn't like to study in the traditional way. Many of us never had to study terribly hard in college, and so we never developed the kind of discipline or skills needed to excel in, much less pass our med school classes. Add to this that many of our courses are taught by professors who don't understand what aspect of their topic is truly relevant to future doctors, and you have a recipe for heartbreak and disaster. What to do? Well, first off, remember that everyone is in the same boat. Your peers, upper year students, and even residents are an invaluable source of advice and sympathy. Never be afraid to ask for help. One thing that worked for me was incorporating art and music into my studying. My biochem notes are a beauty to behold, with illuminated letters and 3D chemical structures carefully drawn out. Third and Fourth year are fantastic, especially if you like to talk with patients. By becoming a friend and liaison for them, you will do them a kindness that is incomparable. Tip for 3rd year; the inpatient clinical day has three phases; information gathering, decision making, and follow through. At first, your only real responsibility is information gathering. So, before rounds, consult four sources: People (nursing staff). Papers (Chart, Cardex, Bedside flowsheet), 'Puter (computer for labs, imaging), and finally. Patient. Talking to and examining the patient is critical, but do it last so you'll be able to answer some of their questions when you say “hi in the morning. Above all, try to appreciate each day for what it's worth! Also, give Family Medicine a fair shake...you might really like it, and it's going to be key in the medical landscape of the near future. 184 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology and Latin American and Caribbean Studies McGill University Lina Milaqros Schuerch, M.D. “You don't have to be perfect to fulfill your dream.” -C.binese fortune cookie “The definition of success—T° laugh much; to win respect of intelligent persons and the affections of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give one's self; to leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition.; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm, and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because qou have lived—this is to have succeeded.” -Kalph Waldo V merson THE SKULL 185 Orlando, Florida B.A. Political Science University of Notre Dame Ashley Seow, M.D. Thank you to my family and friends for their support during medical school. I could not have gotten to this point without you. To my parents - your hard work and dedication inspire me everyday. To Steve - your patience and unnerving loyalty amazes me, I am so lucky to have you by my side. I am so grateful for my experiences at Temple and for the friendships 1 have made. I don't think I would have survived without all the eating and laughter. Irvine, California B.S. Neurobiology University of California, Irvine Jay Shah, M.D. I want to thank my family for their continued support and sacrifices and my friends for making four years in Philadelphia enjoyable and memorable. Congratulations class of 2011, WE DID IT! THE SKULL 187 York, Pennsylvania B.A. Philosophy Religion B.S. Biology University of North Carolina at Wilmington M.Be. Bioethics University of Pennsylvania Ian G. Sheffer, M.D. A physician is obligated to consider more than a diseased organ, more even than the whole man; he must view the man in his world. -Harvey Cushing 188 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Glen Mills, Pennsylvania B.S. Biochemistry Widener University Mohit Sirohi, M.D. I want to thank my family and friends for the support they have offered and the great memories made during these past few years in medical school. I especially want to thank my father, mother and sister for their constant words of encouragement. I could not have done it without you. I hope the future will be as bright as the past and I wish everyone a prosperous career in medicine! THE SKULL 189 Eugene, Oregon B.S. Biology University of Oregon Gabriel Smith, M.D. “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when they contemplate the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. -Albert Einstein Thank you for an amazing four years to everyone at Temple. My classmates, family, friends, and faculty. 1 walk away with memories that 1 will cherish for the rest of my life. Best wishes to all my classmates in all of their bright futures! 190 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE New Rochelle, New York B.S. Material Science and Engineering University of Pennsylvania Geoffrey E. Smith, M.D. Thank you Mom, Dad, Cary, Jehann, family and friends for your patience, understanding, love, and support. 1 could not have done it with out all of you. I am truly blessed. Brooklyn, New York B.S. Biological Sciences-Physiology Neurobiology University of Maryland, College Park ________________Karimah Smith,M.D. Wow!! I can't believe that four years have gone by so fast. It is amazing how much we have progressed, and grown since 2007. The experiences, knowledge, and mistakes of the last few years will stick with us for the rest of our lives. In my medical school career, there have been many people that have shaped me, and helped me along the way. There are those that have picked me up when I was down, or watched me shine when I was up. As there are too many for me to name, I would like to say a collective thank you! And to my classmates, medical school was great; but this is just the beginning. Good luck in residency, and all your future endeavors. We are all stars, that will shine bright.... And, I'm out!!! 192 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE t •« I De Forest, Wisconsin B.S. Bacteriology University of Wisconsin, Madison Lacy Sommer, M.D. I cannot thank my parents and family enough for all of the love and support they have given me throughout the years. Never have they doubted my determination and ability to accomplish the goals I set forth. When the road was long and the times were tough, they were there to remind me of how proud they were and to give me the encouragement 1 needed to press on. Mom, Dad, and Breann, I am so proud to be your daughter and sister. Without you I could not have become the person I am today. Each of us was born with wings...(and) has the ability to go farther than we ever thought possible, to do things beyond our wildest imaginings. -Barbara Stanny THE SKULL 193 Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania B.S. Biological Sciences University of Maryland, College Park Ryan Spangler, M.D. t'' Woodbridge, Virginia B.A. Spanish University of Virginia Stephanie Staples, M.D., M.P.H. Thank you to my friends and family who have accompanied me throughout this five-year journey, and to those who have been here in spirit. Your support and your love have both humbled and motivated me to follow my dreams. Mom and Dad, there aren't enough words. I've been so blessed. Thank you. Love, Stephanie THE SKULL 195 Eagleville, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Pennsylvania State University Melissa Stewart, M.D. Woohoo to being doctors!!! I want to say thanks to the amazing staff at Temple for making the last four years a great experience and for always being so supportive. And thanks to my family for the numerous motivational speeches throughout the years. I don't think I could have done it without you guys. Finally a shout out to the class of 2011, the best class ever assembled...ever! Thanks for being so kickaSS and all around awesome. You will all be fantastic doctors! Lots of love. Alexandria, Virginia B.A. Neuroscience Colgate University Kathryn Storck, M.D. We are now ready to start on our way down the Great Unknown. Our boats, tied to a common stake, chafe each other as they are tossed by the fretful river.... We are three quarters of a mile in the depths of the earth, and the great river shrinks into insignificance, as it dashes its angry waves against the walls and cliffs, that rise to the world above; the waves are but puny ripples, and we but pigmies, running up and down the sands, or lost among the boulders. We have an unknown distance yet to run; an unknown river yet to explore. What falls there are, we know not; what rocks beset the channel, we know not; what walls rise over the river, we know not. -Major John Wesley Powell THE SKULL 197 Miami, Florida B.S. Biology University of Miami Jonathan J. Suarez, M.D. I never knew how I would adjust to living away from Miami, but I am glad 1 decided to come to Temple. Medical school was a big challenge and I want to especially thank my family for helping through it. I also want to thank Temple faculty and staff and my classmates for making it a great experience. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. 198 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Ambler, Pennsylvania B.S. Neuroscience University of Pittsburgh Janice Suh, M.D. Thank you to my family and friends for supporting me through these last four years. I never would have made it through without you guvs! THE SKULL 199 Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania B.S. Health Management Systems Duquesne University Nickolas Dane Surra, M.D. Only by the grace of God, with lots of help, support and prayers from my parents, brothers, sister, grandmas, Amy and so many friends. Thank you all so much. 200 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Frederick, Maryland B.S. Biology Duquesne University Kathryn Szabo, M.D. Thank you to my wonderful and supportive husband. A.J., you have been my greatest motivator through medical school, I am so blessed to have you in my life. 1 am excited to move on to the next part of our lives and careers together, 1 can't imagine making the journey with anyone else. 1 love you. Thank you to my parents, grandparents, extended family. I am so grateful to have each one of you encouraging me. Thank you for pushing me to challenge myself while providing support in every endeavor. No matter how many miles we have between us, 1 always feel surrounded by your love. Thank you to my sister for always brightening my day. Julia, your sense of humor helps me to keep things in perspective, and I am inspired by the beauty that your artwork brings to our lives. I always knew when we were little that we would grow to be great friends. Thank you to my friends classmates for making the last four years memorable. I wish everyone in the Class of 2011 the best of luck in the future! THE SKULL 201 Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania B.A. Biology and Psychology Lehigh University Lauren Talemal, M.D. Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail - Emerson 202 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.S. Mechanical Engineering Cornell University Brad Tucker, M.D. THE SKULL 203 Medford, New Jersey B.A. Psychology Loyola College in Maryland Melinda Ukrainski, M.D. Thanks to my family and friends who always believed in me and always told me to follow my heart. 204 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Allentown, Pennsylvania B.S. Premedicine Pennsylvania State University Mona Vakil, M.D. I had a wonderful four years in medical school and will cherish the relationships I have made. I wish the Class of 2011 the best of luck in the years to come. Abington, Pennsylvania B.A. Anthropology Temple University Pamela Liane Valenza, M.D. Make time to dance alone with one hand waving free Love and thanks to my family. Thank you for always being there. 206 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Hershey, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Boston College Kathryn Rankin Wagner, M.D. What a wild 5 years with many new job titles. First Wife, then Mom, and now Doctor. Many thanks to P.J. and Jake for endless hugs, kisses, and giggles. Thank you to Mom, Dad, Brooks, John Patti for your continuous love and support through the ups and the downs of this journey. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined. - Thoreau THE SKULL 207 Port St. Lucie, Florida B.S. Food Science and Human Nutrition University of Florida Kristin Beth Walsh, M.D. My deepest thanks and love to everyone who has journeyed with me over the past 5 years. I would not be here without you. 208 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Cape Coral, Florida B.S. Zoology University of Florida M.A. Biological Sciences Drexel College of Medicine Reed Williams, M.D. To my family and friends -- It is because of you that I'm where 1 am, and who I am; you mean everything to me. If it were to all end tomorrow I'd have lived more than most and regret nothing. However since this is only the beginning. I'm inviting you all along for what promises to be one hell of a ride. Clear eyes. Full heart. Can't lose. THE SKULL 209 Oreland, Pennsylvania B.A. Biology University of Delaware Christopher John Williamson, M.D. Thanks first and foremost to my wife. Kristin, without you I wouldn't be able to have done any of this. You've been my biggest inspiration for more than half of my life. Mom and Dad, thanks for making sacrifices to afford me the best education. It paid off and I wouldn't have been the same without it. Grandmom, no one has had more faith or unwavering support for me than you. Jack, Sonny and Keiran - remember that hard work will always pay off. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but in the long run you'll win. Be a finisher. Determination and desire will always be more important than brains. Thanks to all my friends and family, especially Jess and the best in-laws anyone could ask for. I love you all. 210 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Chapel Hill, North Carolina B.S. Biology Emory University Elizabeth Wilson, M.D. To my Mom and Dad for always believing in me. To my sister for being a wonderful person and friend. To my brother for always keeping me entertained. To my Grandfather, who I wish were here to see me today. To all my friends for making me happy. THE SKULL 211 One time, this guy handed me a picture of him, he said, Here's a picture of me when I was younger. Every picture is of you when you were younger! Here's a picture of me when I'm older. How'd you pull that off? Lemme see that camera... what's it look like? -Mitch Hedberg I love you all. Thank you for making these past 4 years especially enjoyable. Plainsboro, New Jersey B.S. Electrical Computer Engineering B.S. Biomedical Engineering Carnegie Mellon University Irene Hwa Yana, M.D. THE SKULL 213 Wyncote, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Dickinson College Dan Zahn, M.D. Dan Zahn was born in Philadelphia and raised in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. He went to Dickinson College for a B.S. in biology. While at Dickinson he had a particular interest in ethics and bioethics and subsequently minored in philosophy. After graduating he traveled to Japan to teach English. He returned to Philadelphia to attend Temple University School of Medicine. He is an avid traveler and Ultimate Frisbee player. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania B.S. Neuroscience B.A. Hispanic Languages and Literatures University of Pittsburgh Nicholas Zaorsky, M.D. THE SKULL 215 Rancho Cucamonga, California B.S. Biochemistry B.S. Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics University of California, Los Angeles ____________________Lulu Zhang, M.D. Andnever stops at aff, O've heardit in the chiffiest (and Andon the strangest sea; yet, never, in extremity, 01 asheda crumh of me. -Tzmihj lOichjnson 216 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Los Angeles, California B.S. Physiological Science University of California, Los Angeles THE SKULL 217 Highland, Maryland B.S. Biology University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Paul Zimmerman, M.D. Thanks Mom, Dad, Laura, and Carl for all of your love and support. Also, to my soon-to-be wife Nicole, thanks for being there for me whenever I need you and brightening my days. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you! I'm fortunate to have met all of the wonderful people of Temple Med Class of 2011. It's been a blast and I look forward to many lifelong friendships. Good luck to everybody in all that you do. 218 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Royersford, Pennsylvania B.S. Biological Sciences Drexel University Devang J. Joshi, M.D. Congratulations Class of 2011! It has been a great four years. Thank you to my parents for their support and to all the faculty and staff for their help in making these years enjoyable and memorable. I wish my colleagues all the best with their future endeavors. Devang (Akash) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Temple University Rebecka Ly, M.D. Thank you to: my mom, dad, and brother for their support, love, and patience; Dr. Permut for his help and guidance; and my fellow classmates for their humor and kindness. Best wishes to the Class of 2011 for good luck, good health, and happiness. THE SKULL 219 Sagua La Grande, Cuba ■ Portland, Oregon B.S. Psychiatry I B.S. Biology and Chemistry University of Miami Yadira Alonso, M.D. University of Oregon Pottstown, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Pennsylvania State University West Long Branch, New Jersey B.S. Biological Sciences The College of New Jersey Andrew Philip DeNicco, M.D.® Patrick Discepola, M.D 220 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Yuka Furuya, M.D. Hillsborough, New Jersey B.S. Biochemistry American University Christopher George, M.D Eagle Rock, California B.S. Biochemistry California State University Rommel Gonzales, M.D. New Holland, Pennsylvania B.S. Biochemistry and Linguistics Grinnell College Adam Lake, M.D. THE SKULL 221 Richmond, Virginia Los Angeles, California ■ B.A. Theology B.S. Biomedical Engineering I M.A. Theology Catechetics ________University of Virginia_________[ Franciscan University of Steubenville Andreas Michael Lamelas, M.D.® Abigail Land, M.D. William Larqen, M.D. Anna Lim, M.D. 222 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE y Arcadia, California B.A. Classics B.S. Biological Sciences University of Southern California Bryan Edgar Love, M.Dj Matthew Manfredini-Lowery, M.D. I Liz Paterek, M.D. THE SKULL 223 Gregory Schrank, M.D Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania B.S. Biology Gordon College Kristin Sterrett, M.D. 224 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Florham Park, New Jersey B.S. Physics B.S. Psychology Rutgers University Drew Tepper, M. Radnor, Pennsylvania B.A. Biology University of Pennsylvania David Verbofsky, M.D Suzanne Wood, M.D Lakewood, Colorado B.A. Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology University of Colorado at Boulder M.S. Biology University of Colorado at Denver Melanie Yesavage, M.D THE SKULL 225 Graduates Not Pictured • Fahad Akhtar, M.D. • Thomas Max Baker, M.D • Lindsey Bohrer-Yardley, M.D. • Natalie Cosgrove, M.D. • James Giordano, M.D. • Alice Macgill, M.D. • Joseph Maly, M.D. • Polina Niedle, M.D. • Katrina Pack, M.D. • Michael Schiraldi, M.D., Ph.D. • Bradley Weinbaum, M.D. • Renee Woodburn, M.D., M.P.H. Forever Our Classmates 226 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE patrons THE SKULL 227 Congratulations to the Class of 2011! Best Wishes, Department of Surgery Chairman: Daniel T. Dempsey, M.D. Dr. Shefali Agrawal Dr. Michael Baumholtz Dr. Stacey Brann Dr. Eric Choi Dr. John Daller Dr. Satoshi Furukavva Dr. Colleen Gaughan Dr. Amy Goldberg Dr. Albert Guerraty Dr. Sean Harbison Dr. Ashokkumar Jain Dr. Andreas Karachristos Dr. Amit Khanna Dr. Abeel Mangi Dr. James McClurken Dr. John Meilahn Dr. Rohit Patel Dr. Abhijit Pathak Dr. Kathleen Reilly Dr. Andrew Roberts Dr. John Rombeau Dr. Thomas Santora Dr. Jack Sariego Dr. Frank Schmieder Dr. Ian Soriano Dr. Krish Soundararajan Dr. Chris Tzarnas Dr. Paul van Bemmclcn Dr. Aron Wahrman Dr. Alliric Willis 228 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE William James Bonner M.D. Congratulations! Love, Everybody THE SKULL 229 CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN: As your Nana and also as a teacher I can proudly say “you are an exceptional human being. You have set many goals during your life and you have worked with dedication and perseverance to achieve them. Now you have attained your highest goal of becoming a Doctor. It will not end there as you will always be striving to be the best you can be. I admire the values you set for yourself and above all. you live by them. You have always been true to yourself and others. You have all the qualities of a MD who will help people better their lives: caring, compassion and kindness. YOU ARE MY HERO! Your determination, dedication and commitment to your family, school and your life’s endeavors to date, have been an inspiration for all of us who have had the honor of being loved by you! You operate under the radar with an incredible quiet air of confidence; enabling others the opportunity to feel valued and important in your life and decisions made; while you achieve your dreams and goals. Your unselfish ego allows others to ride along on your journeys in the pursuit of your aspirations and desires. We have watched you grow into the wonderful, caring young man that you have become. You continue to fill us with such pride, as you accomplish one goal after another along your inspirational path to the future. We love you so much. Mom. Dad and Haley!! And keep it up; because of your fine example, your sister is blazing her own remarkable path right behind you!! WE LOVE YOU!!! 230 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Congratulations to the graduating Geisinger clinical campus and semester students Congratulations clinical campus student: Patricia Rodriguez Congratulations semester students: Christopher Baumert Nkemdilim Ezeife Chloe Bryson-Cahn Kimberly Houck Walter D’Alonzo Adam Lake Kory Dawson lisa Leon Elliot Dickerson Michael Liquori Stephanie DiGiambattista Bryan Love Visit us at www.geisinger.edu Join the health system whose innovations are influencing the future of healthcare. Learn more at geisinger.org national Stephen New Jonathan Suarez Lena Wong Paul Zimmerman REDEFINING BOUNDARIES GEISINGER C G 10W THE SKULL 231 School of Medicine TEMPLE UNIVERSITY The Department of Medicine congratulates the Class of 2011 ! Joel E. Richter, M.D. Chair and the faculty of: • Bone Marrow Transplant • Cardiology • Endocrinology • Gastroenterology • General Internal Medicine Geriatrics Hospital Medicine • Hematology • Hepatology • Infectious Disease • Nephrology • Medical Oncology • Pulmonary • Rheumatology 232 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE To The Class of 2011: Best Wishes For A Rewarding Career In Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences TO THE CLASS OF 2011 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BEST WISHES ARE EXTENDED TO ONE AND ALL! FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY COMMUNITY MEDICINE Trish Acri, M.D. David M. Barclay, III, M.D., MPH Tracy Barnes Carolyn V. Cuffeld Paul E. Lyons, M.D. Sharon Mattia, Administrator Stephen R. Permut, M.D., Chairperson THE SKULL 233 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2011! FROM CROZER-CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER Guy Hewlett, M.D. Director of Medical Education One Medical Center Boulevard Upland, PA 19103 234 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE St. Luke’s Hospital Health Network extends sincere congratulations and best wishes for a rewarding career in medicine to the members of the 2011 graduating class of Temple University School of Medicine StLukefe A regional medical school campus of Temple University School of Medicine THE SKULL 235 in reaching the goals you have set for yourself. Your strong work ethic, devotion, compassion, sincerity, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and great personality will assist you in becoming a very special doctor. We are so very proud of you. You are amazing. We wish you a lifetime of happiness and success. Love, Dad, Mom, Ryan and Shara Kevin. Throughout the years, we have truly admired your dedication and commitment On Behalf of the Pharmacology Department: Best Wishes to the Class of 2011! 236 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CongratuCations (graduates! Iona than. since the day you were born we have thanked God for your presence in our lives. Here you are now graduating from dedical School and moving on to greater challenges and jpportunities. Words cannot express our pride and idmiration for you. We are so grateful to God for having a ion and brother with your v alues, your compassion for )thers and unselfish dedication Believe in yourself and let jod be your guidance to accomplish your dreams. We will ilways be there for you. Love you very much. Papy. mamy, Gerald and abuelita Center for Substance Abuse Research Believe m evidence. I Believe i i observation, measurement, and reasoning, confirmed By independent observers. I'd BeCievc anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there is evidence for it. 7he wilder and more ridiculous something is. however, the firmer and more solid the evidence wid have to Be. l«� c Aumov. and wiitor (1W0-I5W) dhe Department of DhysioCogy and the CardiovascuCar 'Research Center wouCd hike to send Rest 'Wishes to the CCass of 2011 We wouCdaCso bike to congratuCate our codeague James 3-beckman, ThD for having the Skud yearbook dedicated to him by the students. THE SKULL 237 Justin Darrah. You were an incredibly outgoing and active child, always finding ways to get what you wanted. This determination and enthusiasm has led you to many successes that have helped you grow into the wonderful man you are today. We are so proud of you, and ever ' moment that led you here. We love and support you and all your efforts. You are a special gift to us and everyone you have touched. You will be an awesome doctor! Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. We love you - Mom and Dad Dear Sari. You have always been headstrong and driven which helped you get through medical school. Now. you are one step closer to realizing your dream of helping people. We are so proud of you; you set out a goal for yourself and were able to reach it. Your compassionate nature will help many children as you begin your career as a pediatrician. We wish all the luck in the world. Love, Mom. Dad, Casey, Steve, and Brook-Lyn Dear Dr. Beth: Ever since the day you said, Mom. those lines in the back of your hands, are they the wires” that make your hands work?” (You were in preschool and looking at the veins in my hands.....) We knew you had insight and determination to be a physician. After so many years of very hard work and singular focus, you have made it! We are so very proud of you and we know you arc going to be a terrific pediatrician!! Congratulations and love always. Mom. Dad, Jessica, and Matthew P.S. Your grandparents are looking down from heaven today and beaming with pride! TO THE CLASS OF 2011 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK! FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE FACULTY, RESIDENTS, AND STAFF 238 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Congratulations Class of 201 1 Stacey L. Barron Enoch H. Chang Levi N. Delozier William D. Largen Michelle M. Marks Misty A. Radosevich Not pictured: Levi Delozier and Enoch Chang TEMPLE UNIVERSITY School of Medicine x. y The Western Pennsylvania Hospital WIST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM www.wpahs.org THE SKULL 239 Dear Karen, From the moment you were born, you looked out at us through your father’s eyes. Now, you follow in his footsteps graduating from Temple University School of Medicine and pursuing a surgical career. We love you and are so proud of the woman you have become. Love, Mom and Dad CONGRATULATIONS TO KAREN KAPLAN, MD THE TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CLASS OF 2011 240 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Valerie. We are more proud of you than you can possibly imagine. It seems that in the WINK of an eye you have gone from the bundle of joy we brought home on the coldest day of the year to the wonderful, amazing woman you are today. You have, through all your hard work and perseverance, accomplished so much in this first WINK we can hardly wait to see what future WINKS may bring. Words of wisdom to consider moving forward to your residency and practice: “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts the most.” - Cal Ripken Sr. Love and Pride. Mom, Dad, Casey and Sean Andrea, Congratulations! It's been a blessing and joy celebrating with you as you make your goals a reality. We have known for a long time that you would accomplish whatever you set your mind to do. God bless you as you enter Residency with the desire to help improve the quality of life for those in need. We love you, Mom, Dad. Anika, Paula and family “I want to either be a doctor or the guy who rides on the back of the garbage truck. - Ian, 5 years old Whichever your choice had been, we are happy to see your dream come true. Love, Mom and Dad Congratulations, Class of 2011! We are glad to share the future with Temple graduates through opportunities in our residency programs: • Family Medicine • Internal Medicine • Obstetrics and Gynecology • Osteopathic • Transitional Year Be the Doctor YOU Want to Be! The Reading Hospital Academic Affairs www.readinghospitaledu.org 1-800-592-9943 THE SKULL 241 Your mind was made up. You counted the cost: and you were resolved to attain your goal by the path of love' Your heart is your workshop, your laboratory, your great library of research. Your love is your contribution to your patients, your family and humanity. We congratulate you for doing it in your 'Joey' way. We love you always. Dad, Mom, Caro, Anthony (and Rufus) 242 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Nevin, One of your childhood dreams was to be a doctor. Through hard work and dedication you are making that dream come true. Love, Mom, Eileen and Neal Over the past four years, you have juggled many new roles-beginning as a medical student, then president of the class and of student government, to fiancd. husband, and most recently and proudly, father. You have been preparing for this day for many years, and your experiences both in and outside of the classroom and hospital have made you the multi-talented person we ALL know and love. Over the next few years, you will successfully manage many more new roles as the “real Dr. McGinley, with two of your proudest fans always by your side. Congratulations, Nevin (Daddy). All our love. Marissa and Maeve THE SKULL 243 Dear Luis Ivan. You have continued to grow and mature in your concern for those in need. May Jesus and Mary be at your side and help you be the best physician and spiritual healer for those you touch as patients, friends, and family. Love, Papi My dearest Luis, I’m so proud of you! We knew you would eventually reject the “law of the minimal effort.” It paid off wonderfully! May God bless you always! Love you, Mami Dear Luis, 1 wish you the very best in your Family Practice Residency. Love you, Clara Congrats Herrmano Doctor! Your hard work paid off! Best of luck in the future! David Dear Strongbad...I mean, Luis, As a big brother, you have been a continuous example of discipline, studiousness, and over all integrity. You have certainly chosen a path that will cause you to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and most of all spiritually, much more than you think. Celebrations, memories, encouragement from others, sometimes they all just do the opposite of what you would want them to do. Well...don't let that discourage you! And don't forget to say your prayers! Love you bro, Vicente Dear Big Bruder. Congrats! You have earned it. Thanks for being there and visiting me amidst all your work. 3 WOC- Isabel The Department of Anatomy Cell Biology “Excellence in Research, Education, and Service ” Congratulates the Medical School Class of 2011 As its members begin the next phase of their medical careers I would like to thank everyone for their patronage and to wish the Class of 2011 the best in the future. Thanks, Ted Ted's Lunch Truck -Breakfast Lunch- Serving: salads, wraps, hoagies, steaks, clubs, sandwiches, hot cold drinks, and more! Broad Tioga 610-405-9944 244 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Stephen, Explorer? Lifeguard? Musician? With so many options and so much talent we knew you’d find your passion in life. We couldn’t be more proud of the wonderful person you’ve become. What a bright future you have... How lucky is the medical field to have you amongst their ranks. Congratulations. We love you, Mom, Dad, Daniel, and Caitlin Congratulations Andrew E. Foderaro, M.D. This is our wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life. Author Unknown We know how hard you have worked and studied to achieve this significant goal. May God bless you as you embark on this challenging career as a physician. Love, Mom and Dad and Laurelyn Brian—Words cannot express how proud I am of you all that you have accomplished. It has been a true pleasure to stand by your side see you become the man I knew you always would. I am humbled honored to share my life with you. As you embark on your medical career I hope that you keep your sense of humor, find inspiration in all whom you encounter never forget that the practice of medicine is both an amazing responsibility privilege. Love. Elisa “To achieve all that is possible, we must attempt the impossible. To be as much as we can be. we must dream of being more.' THE SKULL 245 Congratulations Ira Upon Your Graduation From Medical school! We are all very proud of your accomplishments. You continue to give us joy each and every day. Your intuitive ability to understand the complexities of life has dubbed you the title of the philosopher in our family. To know you is to love you. You possess a rare compassion for others and are truly committed to your wife, family, and friends. You are now about to embark on a new chapter of your life. We know you are looking forward to your years as a surgical resident. The knowledge and expertise you will acquire will serve as a jumping off point to whatever specialty you choose. We wish you much success in the years ahead. We know you will make a fine physician. Your personality and dedication to medicine will prove you an asset to your patients as well as your practice. Love, Mom and Dad Michael Rena and Avromie Shragi and Meira Miriam and Avi Eli, JoJo, and Nate 246 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE THE SKULL 247 Congratulations to the class of 2011! We wish you continued success in all of your future endeavors! The Admissions Committee Jason, We are so proud of you and everything you have accomplished. Congratulations on becoming the first doctor in our family! We wish you the best of luck in residency and all the years to follow. Your two biggest fans, Mom and Dad Scott Letbetter (Sal), You have always looked good in a white coat. Whatever you have set your mind to over the years, you have been able to attain with extraordinary results. You never cease to amaze us with your athletic talent, academic success, 'boyish charm and good looks. We love you always. Mom, Dad, and Taylor 248 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Many medical students sweat and fret when it comes time to choose which residency is right for them. 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 students are familiar with coffee, a technique has been develped that compares the essence of each field of medicine with the everyday task of drinking a cup of coffee. Each student simply needs to find the cup of coffee” that most appeals to him or her, and a specialty match is made! 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 a Z-Pack. General Surgery: Drink the $ % !!(§) coffee NOW! TEMPLE UNIVERSITY 'hool of Medicine Gynecology: Make the coffee uncomfortable by using a very cold spoon. Internal Medicine: R o tea, chocolate milk. Captain Morgan’s, juice, water, etc.... Obstetrics: Deliver the coffee. Opthalmology: Which coffee looks better: 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 for coffee. How about some Kool-Aid? Psychiatry: Figure out which side of the house in the sky your patient is in then put some Zoloft in his coffee. Radiology: Liquid consistent with coffee but cannot rule out tea, chocolate milk, Captain Morgan’s... Urology: I would not drink that coffee if I were you... - Congratulations, Miss Doctor! We are so proud of you. Not only because of your accomplishments, but for the wonderful, inspiring person you have always been. You bring light and joy to us all. Love, Mom and Dad. - Congrats to my incredibly talented and amazing niece, of whom I am indescribably proud, hugs love, Aunt Carolyn, Uncle Keith, kids. • I guess I can't cover you in a blanket forever. Congrats! Love, Megan. - Congratulations, Melissa! You are awesome! Love, Will • I believe the quote is 'Physician heal thyself , but there is a lesser known second part, and give your brother free medical care as well. Congratulations! Love, Mike - Congratulations! You da doc! We love you, Aunt Michelle, Unde David and Taylor - Congratulations, Melissa! Your ultra-proud grandparents, Drs. Robert and Patricia Gussin. - As life progresses you're going to go far, to places that I can't go. And I don't just mean to a grocery store to buy popsicles you don't intend on sharing. Through it all let's not lose sight of our sisterly whatever, because you're not always gonna be around, but I will always be there for you. And know, if there has to be an Uncle Wayne in this family, ie someone who drives thirteen hours just to see family...! call not it! Love, Kristine - Those who want to sing will find a song. Those who want to do will find a way. Way to go, Melissa! Love, Nana and Grandpa Roy - You are going to be an incredible doctor. Congratulations! Love, Courtney -1 can't see you, but you smell good. Love, Fancy Pants - Melissa, me and the entire family are so proud of you. I am so excited that you're going to be a dxtor. Love, Luke 250 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - CO C RATULATION OF A VERY PROUD, AC '. ■ SHED FAMILY OF ALUMNI WORK FRY HARD AMfl P-aRF V: RY. LIFFPI doing good, doing what’s right. To givAlsiigi a meaningful way is the most valuable tisfaction from pompensation a person can get. - Albd y, MD '64 1 porta |I can trace back many H faculty at Temple.” - Jc t decisions an came engaged in a lifelong search for learning. opcAo umo : cw cha I will always think of my medical school experience ..nnnrtii ded b 11cm teachers and staff true mentor-' SanJn career principals to the i; lc because of its reputation for producing good clinic no . a: 1 wi ) d .1 had earned a social conscience as well.” - new level of health education Only v ryone reaches a quale: Al rcJ A. Bove U) ’66 ■Phb,7 ' It seen yesterday th ,ty H •t foi lat I was| nple ity Hospital. And 1 know that oday were it M now tha nine I r a third-war. running througfilnc hah- the excellent train Reived at Temple.” would not be doi truly well o I am had Sc PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH WITH US. ALL M I Oi l ICE i i mii i i i i ksi i s( iiooi or mi dk im J500.N. BROAD S1RLL1 PIIILADI PHIA, PA 19140 U 7-4850 - 800-331-2839 - mednlumft tcm01e.edu - www.teniplc.edu flu ! • • Matt, You've always had high aspirations. As a toddler you wanted to be Superman and save your family from the bad guys. You were president in elementary school, in front and behind the camera for video productions, and flying solo in high school. You once wrote that you wanted a profession where your passion and interests lie, and which exemplifies the kind of person I want to become. We are so proud of you, your choices, and the amazing man you have become. Love you forever, Dad, Mom, Michele, and Meagan Best Wishes and Good Lock in the future! ■Jhe 2011JUSM Yeafbook Staff wot of mm To tfie CCclss of 2011: you have insjhredus, kejjt us on our toes, and made 'will miss you. Thank you Congratulations!!! -Stafffrom TUSM MedicaC Education and Student Affairs THE SKULL 253 From The Temple University School of Medicine Class of 2011: thank, you! To the TUSM Alumni Community for their Generous Donation to the Production of our Yearbook! The Yearbook Staff would like to extend our gratitude to Lisa M. Buscaglia, Maureen Ricco, and the entire staff at Cooke Publishing Company! 254 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Best Wishes! - TUSM Class of 2011 Thank You Dr. James Ryan! For your 36 outstanding years of teaching and service to Temple as a professor of physiology! Our time here would not have been the same without you! THE SKULL 255 The Skull Yearbook Staff would like to extend a special thanks to the following people. We really couldn't have done it with out you! Dianne Butera, M.S.W. Kenneth Cundy, Ph.D. Mary Jackson Micki Miller Kathleen Reeves, M.D. Judy Russo Francine Smith Gerald Sterling Ph.D. The Mailroom Staff: Gloria, Terry, and Dan Thanks to EVERYONE who submitted photos! 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