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

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PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE EIGHTH AT RACE STREET PHILAOtl PHIA. PENNSYI VANIA IVIOT • 2l$|62t-OtfO Department of Academic Affair 0W1YJ A. AtUt. Ph n. Acting Dr To The Class Of 1985 On behalf of the faculty, I want to congratulate each of you on the successful completion of a demanding four year educational experience. You have been prepared to enter a rewarding profession and begin a career of providing competent and compassionate podiatric care to those in need. You are also about to enter a career of lifelong learning which will require making your graduation a launching pad toward a commitment for continuing education. Without question, you are better trained podiatric physicians at an earlier stage in your careers than your predecessors. With that training, however, you must maintain an inquisitiveness and sense of observation that leads to the discovery and creation of new knowledge. More than just the delivery of podiatric medical services, each of you has the obligation to contribute to your profession, not just exploit it. You owe it to your forebearers and your successors who have made and will make their contributions to the relief of pain and cure of disease. The faculty and I wish you the pleasure and rewards attending the practice of podiatric medicine. You have earned it and we are proud to welcome you as colleagues. May the best days of your past be the worst days of your future. Good luck and best wishes. David A. Axler, Ph.O. Acting Dean 4

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I PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE I U.HTH ATRACT STREET PHILAOILPMIA, RENNSYlVASIA WOT • •»» ««• A Iti Jtoo. Pt 0 VtC lot Srutlwil AHav Dear Class of 1985: The memories you leave with us are fond and varied! It really does not seem possible that the time has arrived to join you in your graduation march at the Academy of Music. Let me extend my sincere congratulations upon your graduation. It is a mark of deep accomplishment that you have certainly earned. I recall how enthusiastic you were as you first arrived—for SARP, then for Orientation. We generally agreed that you were, indeed, a mature class with solidarity. You brought, as individuals, many varied backgrounds and talents. As a class you moved comfortably into your leadership role at the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. You worked so very hard, you found ways of sharing, and you gave so very much back to us. You have now met the challenges of academic and clinical experience, National Boards, externships, and finally, the run for the residency while keeping your sense of perspective and wit in tact. You have developed personal and professional relationships; some have begun families and watched them grow. You have worried about grades, groceries, and your gross national debt! During ail this you never failed to share unselfishly your time and talents with us. You set goals and objectives which made PCPM and all of us better. Worthwhile achievements come from hard study, commitment and tenacity. There is no easy way. Your perserverance has brought you to this first step in your professional career. This is only the beginning of many challenges for both you and those of us at PCPM. Do know how much you are appreciated for all that you have been—and all that you have shared. We have great faith in all that you will yet become. There is great joy and a sense of accomplishment at graduation. I, personally, want to thank you for these past four years: the good times will long be remembered, and the stimulating differences and discussions were valuable. Out of it always came, for me, a renewed commitment and decpor relationship. You are an outstanding class. You will make the field of podiatric medicine a finer profession because of your contributions. I am proud of you. Best wishes! Sincerely yours, Janice A. Ferguson, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs 3

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Achilles 1985 A Letter from the Editor: Dear Doctors, It is with extreme pleasure that we present you with your yearbook. Few people recognize the sacrifices, the effort, the frustration, the anxiety and finally, the sense of accomplishment we now feel. It is our hope that this book will for many years bring forth the good memories and renew the sense of accomplishment that is now so strong. If we accomplished this task, the long hours and hard work will surely have been worth it. We now go on to practice our profession. It is our hope that each of us achieves our own professional goals, and in doing so, maintains that sense of accomplishment, honesty, and enthusiasm that we now possess. We wish you all the best. Respectfully, Vincent J. Pongia, Jr. Robert A. Knoll 5