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

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Administration, Faculty Support Staff.9 White Coat Ceremony.....................30 Clinical Campus.........................32 Student Life............................38 Seniors.................................70 Patrons................................204 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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r yf 7 fi y tia'CY h { ' rec i, J io s (} ori • ' ( : 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 may happiness and good repute be ever mine. The opposite if I shall be forsworn. 2 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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Manish Garg, M.D. Mary Barbe, Ph.D. Robert Bettiker, M.D. Barrie Ashby, Ph.D. 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 signifi- cance. 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. Garg, for showing us how to be ninjas. Thank you Dr. Barbe, for staying late and dissecting the hard parts. Thank you Dr. Bettiker, for expanding our horizons. Thank you Dr. Ashby, for impressing the importance of fundamentals. 4 HOODERS 2014