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

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He wasn’t big. He wasn’t loud. He didn't wear flashy suits. But. like some tropical disease. Dr. Green caused palpitations, chills, and sweating in those who stood before him. Welcome to Surgery Department- slides courtesy of George Lucas. Precise, punctual, full-length, organized lectures were the rule of thumb for the Green Machine”. In the World According to Moe Green, rules didn't bend or break- is that true. Mrs. Green? The critical Eye of the Tiger would follow us for the next few years at PCPM Remember to stroke each surface 15 times . . . Hold it this way to put it on . ” O.R. Protocol was taught by our friendly, fun-loving surgical maidens- Nadine and Tina. And you thought we’d forgotten . . FINALS are OVER! On to clinic! Clip. Chip. Sorry, your skin appears to be very thin, Mrs. Keratosis. Clinic had arrived, taking us to the Island of patients. X-rays, and short wave diathermy. Our evaluations were so specific, we were certain that a secret analysis of our hair samples had been done. Drs Maglietta and Orowitz showed us how to hold a chisel, while Dr. Master Instructed us in Pads ’N Shapes-and the benefits of myoflex ointment. In the remaining months of our so-called summer , several students were chosen for the Dt. Arden Extension Course at Frankford Hospital. Here at last was a golden opportunity to see CAT scans, abdominal surgery, and other hospital activities ger-malne to podiatry. Yet another daring few ventured forth to Studio-VA, for a preview of fourth year. National Boards were held In late August in a serene classroom at UPenn- with matchbook-sized desks and blinding overhead floodlights (where’s my flashlight, Howie?). Fortunately, an angel of mercy delivered Dr. W (Cheese) and Dr. J from the subway to exams only 10 minutes late. Nice you could make It! PHASE III ell, the caterpillar had turned into a butterfly ... but butterflies are not free .. time to go down, grab a chart, and . . . Contrary to popular belief, classes resumed each day around siesta time, continuing until nightfall. Academic ambition reached its all-time high, along with class attendance. Speaking of which .. Dermatology with Dr Witkowski. the expert on Venezuelan lichen planus and mass sedation, proved their was no limit to the number of slides he could show in two hours. Incidentally, all 2500 could be viewed before the exam. Directions to Dr. W's office given In class were invaluable to hoards of skin-seekers who eventually stampeded him. Truly our most cerebral exercise of that year was Dr. Baseball” Bhatt’s guided tour through the brainstem, heavy metal poisoning, and demyeltnation called Neurology. Again, standing room only. Questions after class typically extended into the evening hours- necessitating send-out orders for pizza Dr Bhatt’s unique wit and Impressive knowledge made this course . . different. How many points was that scale, again?” Surgery was conveniently divided into three terms: See No Evil (Dr. Quintavalle), Hear No Evil (Dr Martin), and Do No Evil (Dr. Green). Forefoot surgery taught us how to remove a nail, fix a crooked toe. or transfer a lesion. Beckoned by the Roster Monster, the class converged . . Isn't this what its all about at the Penn. College of Pronatory Medicine?” Dr. Martin took us from Shade to Sutter, stopping to smile and deliver an occasional one-liner. This is a Japas. in case you want to go home and do one this evening.” Rearfoot surgery: tendon transfers according to Green, lumps and bumps with Urrichio. and bone scans by Blade” Mandracchia. VJM, the course director, delivered words in lightning succession, but had his heart in the right place as surgical clinician and teacher in the O.R. For many of us a favorite. 12

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team was a pleasant change from certain departments, treating students as people rather than seats. By far. the most well-attended course was Dr. Marv Whiplash” Jacoby’s advanced walking-on-ice lectures called Biophysics. George Tseng did all problems correctly. May the force plates be with you! Last but not least, open chain pronation presented itself via Dr. Whitney’s Biomechanics, or, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Other Two Planes . In time, peeking heel, malignant malalignment, Texas longhorn, and tibiotalar television torsion were explained, discussed, outlined, defined, revised, . . and discarded. PHASE II dors of formalin still fading, we found ourselves in second year. It's going to get easier , assured our third year peers. Sounds logical, we thought . . . Shortly after signing I.D cards, “Pacifier Sartor bowed out-enter new dean, Jan Hoffer, stage right. Her urgent duties inlud-ed wine ’n cheese outings, women In podiatry, and promotion of the arts. “Did you mention financial aid?” On the other hand, some of us had contact with Dr. Gibley in coffee line at the bookstore. Dr. Charles Krausz, first practicing podiatrist In North America. informed us that nails are Horny , . use silver nitrate on proud flesh . . beware of Pulex penetrans (sand flea)” We’d never forget the difference between onychoschizophrenia and onychophobia. Has anyone seen Hal lately? Demerol, 100 mg. IM- take 1 hour before Jacob’s pharmacology test. The Smith-Kline “King's” intelligence and wit were only exceeded by his self-confidence and episodic arrogance. Finally the nervous system, heart, and . uh . kidneys were less mysterious. Muscarinic, vessel-rich. Serratia showers only use phenylbutazone in ankylosing spondylitis. Dr. Brittner provided the pod aspects- drugs seldom used In podiatry such as steroids and anti-inflammatories were obviously omitted, to be learned before Interviews fourth year. As rats’ tails stood erect and rabbits' ears hemorrhaged, our respect for animals grew by leaps and bounds. Special thanx to animal trainer Puglia for lengthy pre-lab talks, and conquest of the Wild Kingdom. King Len’s multiple K-types stimulated . . . well, you know the rest. Pathology, one of the most useful enterprises of second year, was headed by the Four Musketeers: Drs. Arden. Kaye, Seo. and Ildephonso. Our definition of the course, unlike the syllabus, included: (1) translation of Dr Kaye's accent (2) betting on when Dr. Ildephonso would dismiss class, “Don’t disturb the other rooms as you leave , (3) lip-reading pathologist daddy Seo. and (4) determining Sid Arden’s eye color. Drs. Axler, Abramson, Dziarski, and Mr. Bo shared one thing in common: they were all males. Microbiology introduced an overwhelming ocean of gram positives, viral capsids, and the most vital north Tibetan llama parasites. Dr. Dziarski’s nasal humming played backwards said Paul is dead” in Morse Code; Dr. Axler presented an oversized fecal swab; Mr Terleckyj kept priceless records of legal class cuts; and Dr. Abramson stunned us with his wrap it around a stick lecture. In Roentgenology. Dr Tuddenham warned us of dangers in the atomic age While we argued about congruous joints with Stevie Wonder” Weissman, George Duft asked to go back 25 slides. “But my tractograph was off one degree! Has anyone seen Ray Murano? Through lovable Joe Entine, we knew of the affections of M.D.s for pods, and how to take notes- and fill in the blank farces er . . tests. Big Ed”, you really don’t have to leave the room. Running the obstacle course of Clinical Podiatry's unsurpassed Qualifying Exam-created by Dr. Thesaurus” Kidawa (AKA Playboy Pod)- we left a few casualties behind. “Was that a slide of adaptic or. ” Dr Smith received our Best Dressed-Best Tanned Osteopath” Award and lectured a few hours on Physical Diagnosis before leaving for Florida on Eastern’s Ban-De-Solell Flight. Second year afforded more time for a few parties, although Room 401's Chorda Tympani Party of first year hadn't been forgotten. December 13th’s bash at Dr. Shulhafer’s mountain resort left our favorite belly-dancer temporarily teeth-marked in a fleshy area- courtesy of Dr. A. Our first racquetball party was a success- everyone had a BALL. Ferry Stationers entertained until the wee hours, with goblins and human pumpkins. Boathouse Blitz 1 almost ended prematurely due to the aquatic daring of a few toasted” pre-Olympians. For one free pair of rigid orthotlcs. identify the professor (1) manicured fingernails (2) monogrammed sunglasses (3) Gucci shoes. Yves St. Laurent tie. matching designer beeper (4) flaming, ever-changing hairstyle (5) sheepskin upholstered Mercedes (6) not Dr Kidawa Dr Shoenhaus frequently called on classmates, occasionally men. to explain 1-5 lesions. P. longus, or the curling of Gastroc fibers Prince Harold’s court jester Jay was to appear later . . it

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Party time was becoming more a way of life From hats to Hawaii, Ed Hart's concept parties- with froth and fireside frolics became a tradition since second year A variety of creatures Including Dr. Gerland's new member and Foster the Grapeman attended the second annual Ferry Station Bash. Wasn't it at the first party that no-one could find the keys to uncuff Wayne? Speaking of- Wayne. Jim, and company staged a large gathering; and Champagnus I (The Society) in March left many in bed- but not alone- the next day. May 14th, 1982 marked the gala extravaganza atop Bellevue Stratford Hotel, complete with elegant dinner, dashing atmosphere, and room parties until dawn. By the way, Vin, next time doge her eyes, will ya? Shatz- maintain. Lest we forget, Steve The Menz rang in New Year with a South Street bang. Silk and Steel Group with Drs. Rockefeller, Warski, Leonard, and Johnson entertained at Doc Watson's, closed the school year in the Complex courtyard, and did an Orientation gig. Shake it up. Dr. Whitney! Third year's canoe trip, attended by more than four as the previous year, left the Pine’s “Barren” in New Jersey. Right on. Brohm! Courses of an amazing assortment continued to leave us spellbound. Dr. Hymes revealed how hair clips and felt could earn us a new Betamax. A Helfand taught that the wheel and Chiropody were discovered simultaneously. I would identify to you . . Psychiatry, ala Dr. Rudnlck, brought ballerinas, the blind, and the psychosexual origins of medicine Peripheral Vascular Kldawa Indicated through appreciative cognitive observation that concepts were precluded by deductive rhetoric. Anaesthetic gases and flowmeters, courtesy of Rosenberg's Hahneman M.D.’s. was a good overview of the subject. As in musical chairs, however, a few were left without ether rotations. Court Jester Jay bounded from desk to table, demonstrating tibial torsion and metadductus without once losing his balance. Teams of saboteurs secretly undid his carefully sewn trouser pockets- only to be caught and shackled in Uni-Bars. John Walter’s joint depression fracture was fixated by radio-wave-controlled mini-Hoffman device. Seriously, Traumatology was a relevant discourse. Jim Rogers informed us that any podiatrist who can't put on a Low-Dye isn't worth his salt . Pepper, anyone? Mai de Meleda, previously unique to Yugoslavia, reached epidemic proportions in clinic following Harvey Intermediate Cutaneous Nerve” Lemont’s well presented Pathology course To be sure, carry a syringe of lcc Kenalog-40. Internal Medicine was omitted from our history because .. It just wasn't that funny. On the other hand. Orthopedics with Ellis laid to rest the rumor that lumberjacks don't wear beepers (or plaid). Seminar of the Year: Nitrous Oxide and Vaudeville with stand-up routines by Bob Weber. Highlighted was Dr. Pi’s true confession of a questionable discomfort at privy parts” following nitrous cocktail. Medline gave us no answers . , . Since first year, football pools and Dr. Caputo went hand in hand, providing diversion from studies. Well done. Messages in the class notes concerning “The Society became more cryptic, as its membership and luncheons at King's flourished. Floating was shelved for other pursuits . . . nd then, there was clinic. . Check off sheets, Carol Otis. Gib Hice, Burns, unna boots, H + P’s, 3-WEA, Carmoi-10 under occlusion, shower-thotics, blcycle-thotics, UMO's, BMO’s, CMO’s, UFO's. UTI's, RPR's. UCG’s . and so on .. Kerosene rubs for muscle cramps, wall stretching, 5 degree posts. Go With It - there were so many ways to treat and street patients. I’d like to present this 67-year old black female 607 days post op following STATT, Hibbs, Hoke, and Green-Grice . . Paperwork became synonymous with pain- unresponsive to any meds. Soothing voices of Lee or Louise permeated our ears often, Yo attention please. Will the owner of a blue TIE-ROLLA”VJe regretted inconveniencing the pharmacy personnel at lunch, coffee, and cigarette breaks. Nomads sometimes moved their tents from PM or Dlag to Surgery. Chart dodging was the sport of choice around exam time. Physical Therapy afforded us the ingenious methods of digital traction and ultrason-ichyfervibrocation. An X-rays path through clinic was likened to a bill before Congress- the latter being MUCH QUICKER. It's upstairs . . can't find it . . did you check out front? . . I think you're full of . Morning conferences In Ortho and Surgery were the best reason to get up early since Leave It To Beaver -and sometimes as informative. Michael Burns' bone tumor and ski-thotic sessions challenged even the most caffeinated minds. MGM Studios requested Gib Hice’s paper mache megathotic for an upcoming film . . Debbie Does Langer starring Irene Intrinsic. Jeff Frye was an asset to the TransPip teams downstairs In lab. Extern lottery numbers became more important third year than your phone number or sun sign Emotional levels peaked and complicated home-computer schemes abounded 'Til take Parkview . . Womack . and a month in the Caribbean . All too soon, we would learn what a silly 30 day could mean. Finals came and went with fewer- but potentially damaging-casualties. Our ninth and last major installment in June left us 116 strong. We prepared to enter our final summer under the apt leadership of Drs. Palmer rind Shatz, in their third round Jim’s direct approach to class mayhem had made even the externship lottery bearable. Gary spent many hours behind the scene organizing ventures . . .