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

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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

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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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Larry M. Newman, DPM Medical Director TEMPLE UNIVERSITY A Commonwealth University Larry Muk Newman DPM, FACT AS UrAcal Dtrtncr School U Pediatric Mrdiclr Eighth it Race Street Ptuladrljlu . Prncajlnnia IS107-249 P»uoe 2IS-6I3-S2S9 FAX II5-439-M0S E-aal iar-rnjr.t»tu c«a Maple cAi Dear Claw of 2001: Do you remember when you fin waned as a freshman? Doesn't the time go »o very fast. Even though you are about to be graduated and to become doctor of podiatric medicine, your journey actually is just beginning 1 would like to extend my beanfeh congratulations to you and your families. All my best withes are with you for your future success. You should be proud that you have achieved this status and you are to be congratulated on your accomplishments, being able to fulfill the requirements to become a doctor of podiatric medicine. Please remember that success is a continuous journey and not a destination, and, your learning experiences will continue throughout your professional life. It is our sincere hope that you will not only contribute to the profession; but. will also, contribute to the success of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, in yean to come. Sincerely, Larry M. Newman, D.P.M. Medical Director 11