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

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The trip to Atlantic city was another memorable occasion — especially after the open bar reception and that bus ride back. WOW! Between second and third year we had our first summer clinic in the hot air conditioned old building. We even learned injection therapy techniques - practicing on each other. Prior to third year we had our National Boards. Part I. We were convinced we flunked, but wonder of wonders we all pasBed whew! That says alot for our competition. The third year at PC PM was another year of the R.D., but it was also the Renaiasance of Chiropody into our curricula. Dr. Hymcs (Pro feasor of Orthodigita) taught ua how to make many of hia orthodigital devices — who’ll ever forget the CRTC, Budin splint. Engel splint. Brace down sling. Dr. Lenny and Gary? Many of our classmates will not forget thia info since they were busy learning how to play Pinochle instead. (Orthodigita plus Derm equals three hours of cards.) Neurology — part Two. Following Dr. Schutta, was Dr. Modres. a one-time aspiring Chiropodist who returned to PCPM an R.D. after being recycled via Belgium. Do you remember hia classic line “Normally if a person has all of his mental faculties he should be able to subtract 7 from 400 — but the typical black patient that wanders into clinics is not necessarily deficient based on this test alone. An additional pharmacology course was introduced into our schedule that was taught on a rotating basis by the various detail men of the pharmaceutical firms. Thia course was procured by Dr. Brittner who stood on the side lines and served as liaison. Dermatology with Dm. Witkowski and Samitz was a slide Tilled exposure to that wonderful world of epidermal lesions — pustules, macules, zita, nits, and tits. In addition, two Held exposures were included in the curricula — one at Dr. Witkowaki’s office (Go Flyers) and the other at the Apollo theater where Marilyn Chambers gave a guest appearance in Behind the Green Door. A word of thanks to Ted M us hi in who made class attendance optional due to hia diligent note taking and transcription. A revolving program was also added that provided us with some practical exposure to orth-otic construction witfi Dr. LeBovith in the M.O. lab. “Where's my number one man?” LeBow would yell. Can you ever forget that tearful moment when you received your D.O.C. (Doctorium Orthoticum Conatructor-ium) degree, magma cum molo and eumma cum quik form. What about french casta, pomp and circumstance, cold duck and cake — a truly rewarding experience. Surgery lecture —we had many lecturers and handouts — the latter being supplied by Mark Phantom Spcctor. The lectures — few and far between — were supplied by Drs. LaPorta. Mclillo. Martina, and Fabii the notes supplied by the Phantom and hia infamous tape recorder. Who'll ever forget IPK’s and HAV'a? Do you remember Dr. Fabii's competing with tbe intercom for our attention during bis ten week verrucas lecture? To broaden our education a course in drama was added under the direction of Dr. Rubin to give us T.V. exposure and experience speaking to large masses of spectators. Dr. Rubin explained to ua that in order to gain a child's confidence, you should treat him like a doggie — extend the back of your hand out and let the