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

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JAMES BURKE, PRD, Associate Deanfor Academic Affairs Professor, Department of Biomedical Science TIMPLK ITNIVEasrTV A Commonwralih I'nlvi-nmjr Vko„l of rmluirt MrdKlnr Fjicheh M R r Slrwr PluUdrlphU. P niw,(v»r»» 1»10T 2«0 l-hoor 21862)0100 I March 1,2004 IgTm.CtoajfigM On behalf of the faculty at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your successful completion of a rigorous cumcutum. Although the past four years have been difficult. you have overcome all obstacles and you should be proud of your effort. You arc well prepared to enter a challenging and rewarding profession and are w ell positioned to play an important role in shaping the future. I wish you the pleasures that derive from the practice of podiatric medicine. Always remember that graduation is a starting point in a life long commitment to learning. It has been a pleasure to have been a part of your education and 1 wish you the best in your future endeavors. Sincerely, 81 Associate Deans Letter

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JOHN A. MATTIACCI, DPM Dean, Temple, University School of Podiatric Medicine, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY A Common wealth Uni vr rally Jc e A Mown WR Dean fkkool of Podlatrtn Medlela. ElRhlh •« Race Stra « PhlUaelphU. PennaylvanU I0I07-2W, (215) MS-MOO Tax (215) MS -1020 E mail jmaiuacc(9tu«f m temple cdu To the Graduating Class of 2004 of the Temple University School of Podiainc Medicine- It is with a great sense of pride that I wnte this final letter to the Class of 2004. Each of you has just completed the moat challenging four years of your young lives and 1 want to congratulate you. More than that, however. I want to tell you that you are the Temple University School of Podiatnc Medicine While it is true that we have classrooms, dorrmtones. clinics and laboratories, a school without the life and energy of the student is a single purpose building whose purpose has disappeared. You entered TUSPM in a tune of transition. You have seen new faculty, new facilities and the positive growth that affiliation with Temple's Health System affords. During the past four years, this was your school, but in a larger sense, you became the school. As you leave us here in Philadelphia and begin post graduate training or practice, you take the school with you. You will forever be identified as a Temple University School graduate Because of this, you and TUSPM will always be connected. We have given you the finest education in the nation. We have given you clinical experience that is unrivaled in the history of our profession and we have given you the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Now it is your turn. Because you will always be a TUSPM graduate, we look to you to carry that degree with competence, compassion, and ultimately, success. You now enter a career in which your patient and his or her condiuon will demand your attention As you build a practice and you expand your roots in the community that you choose, 1 ask that you never forget the roots that you leave here at TUSPM. 1 want you to wear the degree that we have bestowed upon you with pride and I challenge you to use that degree to the benefit of both your practice and your alma mater I want you to join your class alumni association and maintain connection with your class mates. 1 want you to come back to Philadelphia to visit us periodically and I want you to visit us on the web consistently. Wherever you go in your life, you take our name and you remain our graduate. Never forget that because we will never forget you and the time that you have spent here. Go now and apply those skills that you gained here. Be diligent Be tenacious Be inquisitive and be successful. You are now a permanent pan of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Dcun's Letter’j ?

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SAMUEL J. SPADONE. DPM Assistant Dean for Educational Affair's Instructor, Department of Podiatric Medicine TEMPLE UNITORS ITT Srkool of PodUtnr M«iUUr A Common L'ntvamqr SnmunlJ Sp Jonn.DIM Aimuiu Dean for EOocaivnal Attain CifWi M R»r S rr»l PtuiartelpAia. (VnM)twnU 19107-2«« J18)«2M2® Put (JIB) 41MA06 Lmul %imurlna ww vmtik 4a May 21.2004 Dear Members of the Class of 2004: The time has come to say farewell You have met every challenge and overcome every obstacle encountered enroute to graduation. Now you arc about to take your nghtful places as podintric physicians and surgeons. You have my nrx:crest congratulations In reflection, I sought the appropriate words to commemorate your accomplishments Predictably, they had already been written. These words were originally composed to congratulate others in far different circumstances but still have relevance to you. They were first addressed by General Scott to his troops at Chapultepec and subsequently repeated by General Patton to the soldiers of the Third Army and Nineteenth Tactical Air Force sinking for Bastogne and beyond: Brave rifles, veterans, you have been baptized in fire and blood and have come out steel. The sacrifices you have made to reach this milestone in your lives are not of the same character as those of the stalwart wamors of yesteryear However, the inner strength and drive needed to achieve all victories is much the same. Much has been asked of you these past four years and you have always risen to the occasion. Please grant me the indulgence of asking one thing more: Go forward and continue always to exemplify those qualities in yourselves that have caused we, the faculty, to take such justifiable pndc in each of you. I find myself at a loss for words of wisdom to impart to you as you make the transition from being my students to being my colleagues. However, 1 speak for the entire faculty in urging you to remember one thing: Relationships do not end simply because they change Always feel free to call upon us if we can be of assistance in the future and please keep us apprised of your accomplishments. Good luck in all that awaits you. May you live long and prosper Sincerely. Samuel) Spadone. D.P.M Assistant Dean for Educational Affairs UN-Dran'sl ,..., ,