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

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The I lippocralic Oath I do solemnly swear by that which 1 hold most sacred: That I will be loyal to the profession of medicine and just and generous to its members; That I will lead my life and practice my art in uprightness and honor; That into whatsoever house I shall enter, it shall be for the good of the sick to the utmost of my power, I holding myself aloof from wrong, from corruption, and from the tempting of others to vice; That I will excercise my art solely for the cure of my patients, and will give no drug, perform no operation for a criminal purpose, even if solicited; That whatsoever I shall see or hear of the lives of others which is not fitting to be spoken, I will keep inviolably secret. These things I do promise. As I am faithful to this my oath my happiness and good repute be ever mine. The opposite if I shall be forsworn. ii.mm.i-: i i KRsrn oi- ii:i iu i-:

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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 the 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 a field of study. The official colors of Temple University are cherry and white. The dark green velvet signifies medicine. One of the great continuing traditions is the presence of hooders - indiviuals who symbolically bestow the medical degree upon each graduate. The senior class chose four individuals to assist with the placement of the hoods. These distinguished 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 were able to become true physicians. Thank you Dr. Harbison for allowing us to become surgeons for at least 8 weeks of our lives. Thank you Dr. Reeves for always putting us, the students, first. Thank you Dr. Schneck for inspiring us during anatomy and setting the stage for the rest of our careers. Thank you Dr. Sterling for your continuous support and dedication to our learning. 4 n-MPl.K IMYI-RSITY OI; MI-DICIXK Sean Harbison, M.D., FACS Professor, Surgery Kathleen Reeves, M.D. Office of Student Affairs Professor. Pediatrics Carson Schneck, M.D., Ph.D. Professor. Anatomy and Cell Biology Professor, Radiology