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

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Kieran T. Mahan, DPM Associate Dean tor Research Professor Department of Podiatric Surgery TEMPLE UNIVERSITY A Commonweillh Umvenity Koran T Mlhm. DHM, FACFAS Aivruut Or on for Rruon A School of Podlatrtc Medioiw bjhth M Rkc Sired Phrfidctphu. ftnmylmM I9ll)?-2r% Khone 2I5-625-5J63 F». JIS-429-0IW To the class of 2001 Congratulations Graduates: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to congratulate you on the completion of your doctorate of podiatric medicine degree You have been here during the transition from PCPM to TUSPM and have started to receive the benefits of the merger of podiatric medicine into the mainstream of a health science center Similarly, after you complete your residency training, your integration into the main stream of medicine in your own community is important for both advancing your own professional career and advancing the profession A profession requires constant and continuous learning and upgrading of your skills. Your practice life will be filled with many changes in both the care and delivery of medical and surgical management of patients with foot and ankle disorders. In order to both enjoy the profession to the fullest and provide your patient with the best care, it will be incumbent upon you to work as hard in the future to learn and gain new knowledge as you have done over the past four years. This is the completion of just one phase of your learning. One of the most exciting aspects of your profession is that it provides you with continuing intellectual stimulation. You will also have the opportunity to develop many personal relationships with your professional colleagues and with patients. Podiatric medicine is a great career and you have much to be excited about and to look forward to; I congratulate you on completing this milestone in your life. I know that your families in particular arc proud of your accomplishment. I wish you every success in the future and hope that you will always view TUSPM as your professional home CJUj2— Kieran T Mahan, DPM Professor of Department of Podiatric Surgery Associate Dean for Research 9

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Steven F. Boc, DPM Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Chairman and Professor, Department of Podiatric Surgery TEMPLE UNIVERSITY A Commonwealth University Swvto r Boc. DPM, PACT AS Alionow Drwt far Acadnrac Again SdMoi of Pcdiatne MiUkiim EijWh o Race Street Ph.l«Jct[Vu PrmyWutu 10107-249 P oo» 2IJ-A2MM) PAX 2IS-629-I929 F. mu! Ur nh v«lu (m int lc ed. To The Class of 2001 Congratulations on attaining the degree Doctor of Poo-atric Medicine. This is the culmination of many years of hard work on your part as well as a tribute to the support of many of your family, friends, and associates You have received the best podiatric medical education framing available with clinical experiences that will surpass any other profession Our School has strived to use an the resources available so that you can truly become the most prolific and most experienced specialists in the management of lower extremity diseases both medically and surgically. Your residency program will give you the additional training necessary to hone your skills and allow you to assimilate them into a practice environment. R is an honor to be a podiatric physician and the field needs your dedication to continually enhance and promote itself to the medical community and to the pubbc. Each new class of podiatric physicians takes with them many experiences which hopefully will benefit not only themself, but the profession. You have received an outstanding education and hopefully you will use the education and experiences you have attained at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicme to give back to the profession in the areas of patient care, education, research and political Involvement TUSPM will always have an open door policy and I would hope that you vnll continue to remain in contact wrth the school throughout your careers Sincerely. s Steven f, Boc, 0PM Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Chairman, Podiatric Surgery

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Sheree J. Aston, OD, PhD Assistant Dean for Medical Education [ TEMPLE UNIVBBSTTY A Commonwealth Univenity School of Podia trie Medicine El hth at Race Street Philadelphia. Pennaylvanu 19107-2496 Phone: 216629.0300 To the class of 2001 This is a day you will remember always, one of the highlights of your life. Enjoy it, you have earned it! You should be proud of graduating from the finest school of podiatnc medicine in the world. You will now be rewarded for your four years of hard work, diligence and patience. The next few years of residency training or patient care will be challenging yet rewarding. TUSPM has prepared you very well for the art and science of podiatric practice. You will need to continue to learn during your career. The explosion of medical information and growth of computer utilization will continue. Be prepared to expand your podiatric medical knowledge and computer skills throughout your careers. The future will contain many personally and professionally satisfying years of providing much needed foot care. Do not underestimate your valuable contribution to the health and well being of of people in you community Congratulations to the entire class. I wish you the best of hick in your endeavors. Don't be a stranger to your alma mater. Dr. Sheree J. Aston .Associate Dean for Technology and Medical Education 10