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

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John A. Mattiacci, D.P.M. Dean, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine TEMPLE UNIVERSITY A ContmunM« Xh L'nlvnwty Srki.nl of rodUirtr MrOKin Ei (Mil »l Rjk SttMt RulKloliilu . Ponyhatua IOIOT.mw ffcomr 214 (09 COW To The Class of 1999 I congratulate you on being the first graduating class of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) I am honored that you are the first class to graduate under my tenure as Dean This is a time for you to be proud for this signifies a great accomplishment Hold your heads high, celebrate with your family and fnends You earned the right to be called ‘Doctor As you continue into your post-graduate residency training and proceed closer to private practice, always remember that we at the School wish you the utmost success The challenging and rigorous clinical and academic courses that you have mastered will serve you well m your professional career We ask you to use your knowledge, accept yotr responsibilities, and commit yourself to delivering the best podiatric medical and surgical care in the world to your patients Face your new horizons with confidence you will be able to handle all the challenges put before you in serving the best interests of your patients first Only then will you experience a rewarding and successful career Keep focused on your goals and you will deliver the best podiatnc care in the world Have confidence in your abilities and courage in your convictions Continue to pursue post-graduate education and professional growth You are now one of our many resources and an important member of our Aiumm Association We hope your voices are heard as you develop your professional leadership skills Oemand that our new evolving health care system provide access to podiatrists so that the Amencan public will continue to receive the best foot and ankle care m the world Because of you, our profession will become stronger and reach even greater heights of recognition Again, congratulations to the Class of 1999 and welcome to our TUSPM alumni family Sincerely. 06. John A V John A Mattiaco DPM.71 Dean 5

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Leon S. Malmud, M.D. President and CEO Temple University Health System Senior Vice President, Temple University Dean, School of Medicine Temple University Health System Loon S. Malmud. M.O. 3401 N B 0M S.-CC1 Tat (215) 7O7-0OXI Praudora Chat EiacutM Otlce. PhUdnphu. PA 19140-3109 Fa (215) 707-3201 Tampia Umvmty Meam SyUwn To the class of 1999: Sarw Vea PniuHN Tampia Urmwaty Ooan. Senoo c4 Maekma It is a great honor to congratulate you as the first graduating class of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and to welcome you to the ranks of the healing professions. You have put forth great effort, met countless challenges and overcome numerous obstacles to earn your degrees and arc now fully prepared for what lies ahead of you in your careers as doctors of podiatric medicine. Keep in mind the lessons that shaped you as students as you rise to meet the challenges you will face as practicing podiatrists. The same perseverance and dedication you gave to your education will ensure your success in your professional life. Since its founding in 1915 and throughout its evolution, the School of Podiatric Medicine has been recognized for outstanding patient care and academic excellence. I challenge you to honor those traditions as you move forth in your post-graduate training or in your practices. Make the best use of the training you have received here and commit yourselves to maintaining a pattern of learning for the rest of your lives. I assure you that both you and your patients will reap the benefits. Your graduation is an achievement to be shared with the family and friends who have lent you the support and encouragement that brings you to this day. Congratulations, and may you be as fulfilled by your service to patients and to community as 1 have been privileged to be. Sincerely, Leon S. Malmud, M.D. 4

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Steven F. Boc, D.P.M. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs TF.MFW. UMVtRsmr CanmcmmhM I'wnwi Vhool of rodulrv MfdiriD Eubth «l K r Sllrrt PtuUd oa. |Vnr.i)-W7oai IN0T-3IH Ptuw ilS 63 (000 To The Class of 1999 I wish to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 1999 on a J of your accomplishments dunng the past four years Your hard work and dedication have enabled you to become the first graduates from the Temple University School of Podatnc Medicine The ngorous academic training that you have received at this institution wifl have prepared you for the many challenges that you wui be facing in your professional career The skills which you have acquired dunng the past four years ts only the beginning of your lifelong commitment to the profession of podiatnc medicine and surgory. As you go forth into your residency training and into your practice experiences, we at the School wish you the best of luck m an of your future endeavors You should consider it a prestigious honor to become a member of the pod-atnc profession and you should dedicate yourself for the betterment of humanity You are the future of our profession as such. I hope that you will take your experiences here at the School and dedicate yourself to enhance not onty your career, but the profession of podiatnc medicme and surgery We are proud to call you alumnus of the Temple University School of Podiatnc Medicine and wo hope that you wilt hold the same 8Steem and honor toward the School The institution will always be available to you and we nope that you wiO remain in contact with us throughout your careers Steven F Boc. DPM Associate Dean for Academe Affairs C|k 6