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

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«2V. John 2)Jj DEDICATION t was with great pleasure that Dr. John Daly was selected as the dedicatee for the 2013 edition of The Skull. For years, Dr. Daly devoted his time and experience to the students of Temple University School of Medicine. This dedication is but a small token of gratitude for improving our education. He will be particularly special to us, and we know our class will be special to him because of our fellow classmate, Maureen Daly Moore. On this rare occasion, we thought it was appropriate to have Maureen write some words to her father: Dad, On behalf of the class of 2013, please accept our deepest gratitude for your tireless effort in helping us become better doctors. You imparted your medical and professional knowl- edge on the medical students in order to make them excellent physicians. Your vision of a new medical school (where future students would learn and grow), not only became a reality, but also exceeded all expectations. You also knew that the foundation of any medical school was not in the infrastructure, but rather in its occupants. We as students benefitted tremendously from the support you provided to the existing faculty members as well as the new ones you recruited. On a personal level, you led by example in being a great father and great husband while also excelling in your professional career. I am proud and honored to be following in your footsteps. Thank you for all you do. Love always, Maureen DEDICATION 5

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Dione Cash, M.D.. MPH Associate Professor Pediatrics James Heckman. Ph.D. Associate Professor Physiology Deric Savior, M.D. Assistant Professor Medicine Thoracic Oncology Carson Schneck, MD, PhD Gerald Sterling, Ph.D. Professor Senior Associate Dean Anatomy and Cell Biology for Education Radiology Professor. Pharmacology HOODERS 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 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 protect against frigid temperatures. Gradually, it was integrated into the academic system with much symbolic significance. Now, the wearing of hoods symbolizes authority, high standing, or 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 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 - individuals who symbolically bestow the medical degree upon each graduate. Each senior class chooses 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 the development of future doctors to this great profession. Thank you Dr. Cash, for showing us gentle care of little ones. Thank you Dr. Heckman, for always putting us first. Thank you Dr. Savior, for encouraging us to do our very best. Thank you Dr. Schneck, for your love of teaching and inspiration through the years. Thank you Dr. Sterling, for your never ending support and dedication to our learning. 4 HOODERS 2013

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DEDICATION Every year, a dedicatee is chosen that a leader and physician helped to embodies a profound respect for the inspire us to continue moving medical profession. Fortunately, we chose someone that strived to make sure that the profession continues to grow and improve with each generation. Dr. Daly has ensured that our class will continue this legacy by providing us a firm foundation to learn. forward through the mercurial sea of medical school. Our home for the past four years was built mainly due to the effort of then Dean Daly. When he retired from the position of Dean, we were fortunate enough to thank him for his dedication to us as students by actively assisting in hosting his retirement party. (According to Dr. Daly, he fondly remembers this.) Most importantly, we will always remember Dr. Daly as our first introduction to Temple. His example as Born here in Pennsylvania, Dr. John Daly has made his mark in history in the state of Pennsylvania as well as the lives of many members of our class. His career began after he graduated cum laude from La Salle University. He started his medical education here at Temple and has remained dedicated to this institution since then. He graduated from Temple as an Alpha Omega Alpha in 1973 and went on to complete surgical residency at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. After residency, Dr. Daly further expanded his career at esteemed institutions such as Cornell University Medical College, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, before returning to Temple University School of Medicine as the dean. 6 DEDICATION