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

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Podiatrist's Creed These following fundamental beliefs are expressed as standards of ethical conduct and propriety of podiatrists, individually and collectively with patients, colleagues, members of allied health professions, and the public: To render service to humanity with impartial respect for the dignity of man. To provide a full and complete measure of professional service and attention to patients in the practice of Podiatric Medicine. To unhesitatingly serve consultation in difficult or doubtful circumstances where it appears that the quality of service and therapy to the patient can be enhanced. To continue the improvement of knowledge and skills for the benefit of patients professions. To conduct the practice of podiatry as a credit to the profession. To never accept limitations that might destroy or interfere with the exercise of best judgement and skills or the quality of performance. To regard the confidence and information received from patients with professional care and understanding. To fully offer service and participate in the health programs for the public in keeping with the integrity of the profession.

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Oath of Hippocrates 1 solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the service of humanity. I will give respect and gratitude to my deserving teachers. I will practice medicine with conscience and dignity. The health and life of my patient will be my first consideration. I will hold in confidence all that my patient confides in me. I will maintain the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession. My colleagues will be my family. I will not permit considerations of race, religion, nationality, party politics, or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient. I will maintain the utmost respect for human life. Even under threat I will not use my knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity. These promises I make fully and upon my honor.

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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.