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

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Last Quiz from TUSPM hatch the feet to the person they belong to. 1. Elke Garten 2. Rudy Zak 3. Bob Burry 4. David Dihenna 5. Mate Brennan 6. Joe Kelly 7. Audra 5iegel 8. Alex Latvinsky 9. Agim Qashi 10. Cathy David 11. Payman hoshyarsar 12. Qina Silva o 0 '3 n ‘V 'N 'I 'J T 'U 'Q 21 • I

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Oath of Hippocrates I 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. Che 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. CDy 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. Chese promises I make fully and upon my honor. ‘Podiatrist’s Creed Chese 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: Co render service to humanity with impartial respect for the dignity of man. Co provide a full and complete measure of professional service and attention to patients in the practice of ‘Podiatric Cftedicine. Co unhesitatingly serve consultation in difficult or doubtful circumstances where it appears that the quality of service and therapy to the patient can be enhanced. Co continue the improvement of knowledge and skills for the benefit of patients and professions. Co conduct the practice of Podiatry as a credit to the profession. Co never accept limitations that might destroy or interfere with the exercise of best judgment and skills or the quality of performance. Co regard the confidence and information received from patients with professional care and understanding. Co fully offer service and participate in the health programs for the public in keeping with the integrity of the profession.

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ixmm university totoA tewiDW Out JMMafMbttMfM hlUhtUxdHmi fU WMfinqhMlWM fim 1MM) M JlMItif t r l i MtiXo(fWl trf h j To the Claw of 200 Congratulation! You arr (hr fat claw that has ccmpictrd all lour yean at Temple Unherarty School of Podiatric Medtine. I will always have a special feeling for ail of you, as we both tuned this Journe)' together. I admit the Integration into the Temple University Health System m at tunes ayfqg, but wc both have achieved Hie first pan of our goal , The class of 2002 wHJ move on to (lost graduate residency training and I, along with Dr. James Buiie, will work to revise our core curriculum and improve and restructure the clinical training. In many ways you represent the evolution of our School You have also reaped the benefit that the School's Integration Into Temple Unlverslt}' often. Each of you has experienced the enhancements in curriculum, technology, facilities and residency opportunity that have come to fruition in recent months. These effort are all part of our tireJesa commitment to prepare you to be the most skilled and successful podia me physicians anywhere In the world! Now it is time far you to build upon the foundation rooted in your hard work and the effort of your faculty, families and others that have guided you through your Journey thus far. In spite of some veil-public lied challenges facing our profession, there is a wealth of opportunity awaiting you As our population ages, the incidences of diabetes, arthritis, peripheral vascular disease and other grriatric re fa fed tiineavs util increase. It will be your charge to otter these and all of your patients the highest quality of care based in stale-of-the art-science, but tempered frith compassion. You are. now and forever, members of the TUSPU toady. We need your continued interest and support as we shape the faturr of this School and our profession It is with profound pnde and hope lor each of your hitures that I welcome you as colleagues. m, w John A. Mdtracci D.P.M. Dean ' I Dr. Mattiacci