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

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Clinic passed slowly with us watching procedures and passing instruments ad nauseum. Thusly, the “Leberace of clinic proceded to henceforth and here to fore procure our intellect on the subject of Peripheral Vascular Diseases. Having done a residency in Reconstruction Surgery of the English Language, Dr. PVD, continued to dazzle us with his thesaurus-like style. Hey, anybody got a lozenge? Getting to Dr. Witkowski's Office was the introduction to our next activity. The tag team of managed to capture the essence of boredom in their note service transcription more than the class itself. This is Forensic Podiatry, population 15. My partner’s name is Zaslow M.D., Ph.D., J.D., D.O., F.A.C.F.S., D.D.S., D.V.M., M.S., B.A., R.P.T., R.P.H., C.P.A., D.P.M., M.O.U.S.E., my name is Newman, D.P.M. Podiatric Law res ipsa loquiter. Hey, anybody get a lozenge? Our last activity of the year was neurologic jeopardy. He supplied the answers and we supplied the questions. As the year was winding down, like my two friends’ hair, things began to get a little tense. One camper took it upon himself to relieve his tenison the VMI way on an unarmed clock while the rest of the class got off on tape throwing. Continued on p122

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Dear Mom and Dad, This camp sucks!! We descended into the clinic which was uncharted territory for most of us. Any patients interested in seeing Valeria, dial her personal telephone number, 1-800-maim-me. If the line is busy, look in the dark room. If the light is on, you know she is there. Let me tell you about some of my new clinic counselors. Some of them specialize in “L.A.S.E.R. Empire Strikes Back podiatric technology. They are friendly and often display all of the warmth of a union strike. Another counselor is trying to recruit patients to NASA’s Space Program .... You know, like an astronaut. Boot camp starts at 13:30 sharp, with full podiatric ammunition. Hey, anybody got a lozenge . . . One elder Tuberly Counselor used to be real happy until the “West Coast Kid showed up and now everyone gets a full body ROM exam along with a brand new set of California surfboards. m Hey, anybody got a lozenge? Anyone interested in slam dancing lessons .... Call the Community Health and Physical Rehabilitation Department. Our on hands surgical training was limited since the surgery department moved to 16th Girard. Suzy Synapse denies all connections to the statement “the lights are on but no one is home. Hey, anyone got a lozenge? n

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Thomas E. Aal, D.P.M. Temple University, B.A. My first thanks goes to my parents and family for their help, understanding and love. My second thanks goes to my friends and fellow classmates who made for an enjoyable academic and personal learning experience. I'm eternally grateful to all involved. Thomas E. Aal D.P.M. 15