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

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Dr. DiPrlma asked that we not mention notes but . we couldn't resist. Thanks to the efforts of a few patient classmates, thousands of pages of facts were distributed over three years. And not one person complained! Considering the size of the task-the hours- and marginal salaries- the task was well done after incisions healed. Make your $50.00 check payable to D. Adams or M. Johnson. . . Summer clinic found us at the helm in SOD- Surgery, Ortho. Diag- without fourth years' guidance, at last. Some began the infectious cycle of residency paranoia. Others got a headstart on rumor genesis. Many chose a summer extern month as their appetizer. PHASE IV ontrary to the past, fourth year’s start was only a calendar date. “Divided we stand, united we fall” was our slogan now. While scattered explorers went on hospital pilgrimages afar, a select group remained in clinic for their final nurturance before leaving the PCPM nest. Dr. Buckholtz added his own colorful eggs. Externships were like Reeses Pieces: sometimes soft, sometimes hard, colorful, sticky, tasteful, unique, and-hopefully- attractive to E.T.- Extra Training. Strange events in Philly and elsewhere were commonplace in the quest for the Grail. CASPR packets in September were the checkered flag, releasing over 100 neurotic pre-pods into the residency race. Surprises, late night calls, and predicted results combined into a quagmire. The paper chase” was rough enough . . especially for programs which mysteriously disappeared- or positions which didn’t really exist. QCffltf TtH ■ •« » r.twry itrs {A Political cards played Debts collected All's fair game When the residency's connected You visited, that's nice Grades look real fine-Wait for the mail. Go stand In line Some signed on the dotted line A few deserving, that's true Better hands remained empty Will fate shine on you? Clerkships with directors and attendings were valuable commodities. In other offices, it was refreshing to see what we had learned . . and how to use It. Incredible diversity. Long hours or short days. The VA In Philly offered so much for so many. Don’t forget to sign the door PM-1 and PM-4 were resurrected to make sure graduates could chip as well as start IV’s. Classes were few and far between ... Dr. Zulll was exemplary in Radiology- Fourth Year Style. Our funnels filled to overflowing. we learned to articulate in an Accurate Awesome fashion-instead of Awkward, Awful, and Ass-anine. Dr. Hymes showed us how to send Christmas cards, arrange flowers, and get blood from stones- with numbers and letters for each (Hymes 8675309). Dr Gary will be in next week to lecture about bathroom tiles . Cadaver surgery was a means of completing check-off sheets and listening to distinguished guests like Lutheran's Samurai Sherman ask. Don’t you know who I am? I always carry American Express”. Dead legs don't complain postop. Ginic was truly an exhausting ordeal, as we served as consultants to third year workhorses. Afternoons existed as pleasurable reminders of how to write a chart, or insist on prophylactic bunion surgery Moe transformed to Bob, while Larry and Curly kept their identities. Drs. Galati and Hanley finally perfected telepathic schneiding. Ron Greene had gone to pastures bearing his name. CASPR made a very small profit on Drs. Vuong Du. where are you? The South Philly Club of Menna, Cangiano, and Milione were unavailable for comment due to fittings for Sergio Valente O.R. scrubs. Jeff Todd completed his will, leaving his class picture to Nancy Yaros. After hanging around waiting to .. . for four years. Konchar did graduate. Cheese was nearly a household term, along with Ram B. Fuchsin and Lonus. Dr. Gavin, whose slogan was if It’s physical, it’s therapy at last reduced his harem to one. A statue in the likeness of Dr. Ma-diefsky erected in memory of his comradeship will be completed by year 2083. Mike Wanna Ball hailed from Texas. “Only two things come outta Texas (see an Officer and A Gentleman). Speaking of films, don’t miss this summer’s Never Say Never with beach scenes featuring Roz M. and Charlene L. Co-starring Sean Connery. Drew One Better” Black’s record study time of 60 seconds for Neuro's final stands unbroken. The Class Roast was a collection of talent, mayhem, and rejoicing- a good time by all at Clnelli's. Thanx to the efforts of all involved. Those not selected for the residency route obtained preceptorships- or packed their bags for Texas or Maine for a National Health Corps practice site. Hope you all remember to write . . You too, Dr. X. n conclusion, wc have captured herein but a fragment of the memories and joys which will be reflected upon all our lives. When all is said and done, we are the product of these last 48 months of experiences. Knowledge and skills have been acquired, lasting friendships formed, good times- and bad- shared, and finally . . the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree conferred on a warm June afternoon. Early mornings, mountains of notes, rigors of clinic, batteries of tests, residency expectations- all rest silently behind us now. For the fruits which lie in the future, our dues has been paid in full. Go placidly among the noise and haste . . . Respectfully submitted by: Don W. Adams Mark K. Johnson As told to: Mark K. Johnson Don W. Adams 14

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