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

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William J. Martin, D.P.M. Acting Dean For Clinical Services And Medical Director

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Kieran T. Mahan, D.P.M. Vice President For Academic Affairs And Dean Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine KIERAN T MAHAN. OPM Viet MtCSIDENT FOR ACAJOEAOC AFFAIRS AND DEAN To the Class of 1990 Oear Colleagues: On behalf of myself and the faculty It Is my pleasure to congratulate you on your graduation. As the profession has grown, new opportunities have developed for each of you. Looking around at the College, you've seen both physical and intellectual change in the College over your four years here. Those changes have only occurred because of people cocwitted to the future of the profession, people willing to take risks to help the profession grow In this brief message, I won't spend too ouch tine congratulating you. Despite all your efforts and all your hard work, graduation is only the first step in your professional life. As of today, it is part of your past. Being a professional Beans making a cormitnent to the future, to life-long learning. That commitment is a sacred one because In your hands is the health of your patients. You oust always be prepared to offer your patients the finest health care. In addition to your patient, you cost also be committed to the growth, development and maturation of your (our) profession. There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is selfish: in order for you to thrive, your profession must thrive also. Each person, each patient, each physician, each hospital you encounter is an opportunity for you to educate others about our profession and what we have to offer our patients. Walk proudly in your professional life. Carry with you from here the tradition of excellence of PCPH. Make that pursuit of excellence your professional guide. ■tei rrr Ud—. Kieran T. Mahan. D.P.M.. F.A.c.F.s. 6 EIGHTH AT RACE STREET • PHILADELPHIA. PA 19107 • 215-629-0300

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David R. Cole, Ed.D. Dean For Clinical Education Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine DAVID R COLL Ed D DEAN roa CUNtCAL COUCAtlOft Dear Class of 1990: As you read this, you aay still be getting used to being called Doctor”, but this awkwardness generally passes quickly. This title is unique in our socioty; it represents significant achievement, dedication, and ability. You have, as the result or your many years of training, earned this honor. I applaud your achievement. I also wish to extend my thanks to you. You have-not only survived PCPH's traditionally difficult curriculum, but you have also played a large role in making it better for your future colleagues. PCPM implemented the redesign of its clinical curriculum during your tenure. Change generally comes slowly in an academic community. When it does come, generally one class must deal with it all at once. Yours was such a class. The implementation of this change added stresses which nobody needed. Yet at each point, be it the new fourth year requirements. Psychiatry, Allied Facilities, or at any of the other pressure points which were a result of this change, the Class of 1990 exhibited patience, professionalism and the vitality required to soo it through. This was not always easy, and we did not always agree. However, we learnod and grew through tho experience, and thus, the program prospered. Each of you contributed to tho success of the PCPH's new curriculum, and should feel pride in your accomplishment. Now is a time for new beginnings and new successes. Your profession is growing and maturing. You will have a vory important role to play in shaping its future. You are, perhaps, uniquely fit for this phenomenon. I am confident that your class, the first class of the last decade of the twentieth century, will be able to handle these innovative challenges creatively and with a sense of responsibility. Congratulations to all of you. My hope is that your careers will bring you peace, prosperity and a sense of fulfillment. EICHTH AT RACE STREET • PHILADELPHIA. PA 19107 • 215-629-0300