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

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Niccos John David, DPM University of Florida BS Microbiology Mom: You have made me a better man than I have any right to be. I owe you everything that I am. You are the one who gave me the passion for music, computers, science and medicine. Without those things, my life would be empty and meaningless. Dad: You’re the best physician I know. You showed me how to treat patients with compassion and respect. Every single one of your patients has only good things to say about you. I could only dream of being half the doctor that you are. I couldn't ask for a better role model. Cathy: Podiatry school wouldn't have been the same without you. Thanks for all of your old books and advice. You were the only person at TGSPM who could win EVERY talent show with me. You’re a diva and a great cook. Virna and Vera: Thanks for all of the sisterly advice. If it wasn't for you two. my ties wouldn't match my shirts. I know I'm a clown but at least I'm a fashionable clown. Dan and Scott: You two were my best guitar students ever. I must admit, you guys sucked in the beginning, but you can play pretty damn well now. I’m impressed with your natural musical abilities. Keep practicing. Remember guitar = chicks. Crispell: Maybe when we're doctors, we'll be able to get more numbers at the bar. Needless to say, we’ve done pretty well so far. You might even be at the top of the list right now. Jordan: I wouldn't have gotten through first year if it wasn’t for your slave-driving study sessions. I owe you my diploma for that. Val: Church would have been boring without you. Thanks for taking care of my aquarium and thanks for the inspiration for my song Firefly'. Adam. Damian and Steph: Our clinic group is unparalleled. It was fun going out with you guys. We had some good times that I'll never forget. Chuck and Ryan: Every time I ride the train, I'm going to remember you guys. Amy: I'm glad I got the chance to know you and your family. Thanks for all the good looks and conversation. Schmitty and Alan: We had some good jams in the basement. You're both very skilled musicians. It was an honor to jam with you guys. Granger: You're the only other person in class that I could talk computers with. Hopefully our TGSPM website will be online for years to come. David

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Daniel R. Cruz, DPM St. Mary's University BA Biology I must say thanks to those who helped me complete my education and supported me all those years. First I must thank my parents Roberto and Alicia Cruz. I always needed you to run home to and feel sane again.... and beg for money of course. Thanks. I’ll get you back In a few years. I love you very much and can't wait to move In again! (just kidding). To my clinic group 3rd year: Brig. Lisa.Val ... I thank you for not killing me. Oh yeah, and for helping me with my ADL's In the morning. Brig especially, for being my palm pilot, my address book, and my brain on many days. Lisa. I enjoyed watching you get hit on all our rotations. Val It would not have been as much fun with you there to help me with all my patients at the end of the day. Man I will miss those doughnuts. To my roommates Jordan and Scott: I had the pleasure of sharing a rat infested apartment with you Scott and going out and about, and Jordan thanks for pushing me to study those first two years. All my other buddies thanks for the good times in and out of the apartment. I had more alcohol In this building than most men have In two lifetimes. Andrea and Veronica you are great sisters and I can only hope to be as smart and funny as you guys. I love you. I also need more nieces and nephews. A big thanks to those professors and clinicians who treated us with respect and taught us the do's and dont's. Cruz

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Faiyaz Dedhar, DPM McGill University BS Microbiology and Immunology I would like to begin by thanking the people who mean the most to me and whose love and boundless support made all this possible - my family. Through all the difficult times and transitions I always knew I could turn to them for comfort and support - thank you. Next, to all my friends; thanks to all of you for all the help and encouragement as we struggled to get here together. I would not have made it without you guys. You pushed me on when I thought I could go no further. To my teachers, thank you for always pushing me to meet the highest standards, I will be a better practitioner because of It. To the Class of 2003: We made it!! It’s been a pleasure getting to know and work with you. All the best to all of you in the future. Dedhar