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

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John A. Mattiacci, DPM Dean, Temple University School of Pocliatric Medicine TEMPLE inviVEKSlTV A Commonwealth I'nivcracy School of Po4Utrie Medic toe fU Nh M ♦ Street Ptuladrtphix Peonsyhnuiu 19107 245 5 Phone 2 IS 629(000 To The Class of 2000 Congratulations! The class of 2000 will cam our legacy into the new millennium It makes me proud to be able to lead the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine into the next century As the first graduating class of the millennium from the of School of Podiatnc Medicine, you are our future The name of our university may have changed, but our mission to graduate the best doctors in podiatric medicine in the world remains our first commitment We arc now even stronger at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine because we arc pan of a health science center, and we have recognizable faculty who excels both in clinical practice and in teaching In addition, we arc now pan of a division and research-orientated university You arc trained to deliver the best in patient care and will become the leaders in preventing and controlling lower extremity abnormalities We are now beginning to establish collaborative research ventures between the university and our school W c have grown from a small college on Spencer Avenue to Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine to Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Our school is now the foremost Podiatric School in the country and will continue to be the most comprehensive leader in the world The commitment of the university to help us expand our research labs, distance learning, and state of the art technology computer labs, is second to none. We are attracting students from around the world and it is our alumni who have become recognized experts in the field of podiatric surgery Our graduates will continue to be an integral pan of our past and our future. We arc obligated to see that our graduates provide the best Podiatric care around the Globe. The faculty and administrators are proud of your accomplishments and proud to call you alumni Please let me be the first to congratulate the millennium class of 2000 of Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine into the profession. I wish you health, happiness and a most successful career as a doctor of podiatric medicine raw. hn A. Mattiacct. D P.M

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Leon S. Malmud, MD President and CEO Temple University Health System Senior Vice President, Temple University Dean, School of Medicine Temple University Health System L«M t. Malmud. MO MOI N S»MI V IJ1SI re'aooo PnbOMt Cfiat Catcwn 0 c« PMtuMiM |JU ror-Vti Unwi , Maaif- !»«» •► fmpt Unn rM» Oam Smw el linn To Che Claus of 2000: Your graduation from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine is an achievement to be shared with your family and friends, whose support has permitted you to reach this important milestone in your lives As we honor you today, may you honor and remember those who worked diligently on your behalf - your faculty, your family, loved ones and friends as you dedicate yourselves as doctors of podiatric medicine. Bach of you has put forth enoreous effort, met countless challenges, and overcome numerous obstacles in the course of earning your degrees. You are. in the eyes of the faculty and administration of this college and university, well prepared for what lies ahead of you in your careers as doctors of podiatric medicine. The same perseverance and dedication that you have given and continue to commit to your education, will assure your success in your professional life The College of Podiatric Medicine since its founding in 191S and throughout its history has been recognized for the outstanding quality of its patient care and academic excellence. I know that you will honor those traditions as you move forth in your post-graduate training and in your practices. There are times that your medical and surgical skills will be able to help the patients and times that those skills will not be applicable to improving the wellbeing of your patients. In both instances, your role as a doctor of podiatric medicine will always include your commitment to treating your patients with compassion ar.d understanding, as you would wish yourself and your loved ones to be treated by others. Congratulations to each and everyone of you. Wc have been pleased and honored to have been a part of your education. Wc now welcome you as colleagues. Sincerely. Leon S. Malmud, M.D.

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Steven F. Boc, DPM Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Chairman and Professor, Department of Podiatric Surgery TEMPLE UNIVERSITY S h«J uf IVtain. M 4kh» A Commonwcilth Um«crvn SmiiF R v.DI'M FACFAS (■itviair Oran for Avu-Vm.- Affoxn To The Class of 2000 ElfVli i Rtcr into Pnmiivinu 1»I07 ZiV, Itwoc fax. :uo.iw E-mill iKicntKCAluHin irmpkrthi Congratulations to the Class of 2000 After many years of hard worfc and dedication to academic excellence, you will be receiving your Doctor of Pcdiatnc Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine The accomplishments which you have achieved throughout your lifetime and throughout the past four years w-.ii be magnified as you begin your endeavors in the podiatric profession Realize that the receipt of your DPM degree rs the beginning of the most exciling phase of your life Many of you will seek additional training through residency programs and then later solidify your position «i the medical community thro-jgh certifying boards The School will always be there to support your endeavors in academics and will work to maintain the professional integrity for ail our graduates as you further your professional development View your career as a profession and not a job You are dedicated to the service of mankind Remember that you are being trained to be the best Your commitment should always be to continually enhance and build upon your educational background It is a privilege and an honor to treat patients and you vv.ll serve as an ambassador of our profession Hold yourself to the highest esteem possible in providing the best care for patients throughout your career Again, I wish the Class of 2000 the best of luck m your career and welcome you to the podiatric profession Sincerely Steven F Bcc. DPM, FACFAS Associate Oean for Academic Affairs v» ' ,