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

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PodiatrUt’s Creed Q These 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: To render service to humanity with impartial respect for the dignity of man. To provide a full and complete measure of professional service and attention to patients in the practice of Podiatric Medicine. To unhesitatingly serve consultation in difficult or doubtful circumstances where it appears that the quality of service and therapy to the patient can be enhanced. To continue the improvement of knowledge and skills for the benefit of patients and professions. To conduct the practice of Podiatiy as a credit to the profession. To never accept limitations that might destroy or interfere with the exercise of best judgement and skills or the quality of performance. To regard the confidence and information received from patients with professional care and understanding. To fully offer service and participate in the health programs for the public in keeping with the integrity of the profession.

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□ □ OATH OF HIPPOCRATES I solemnly pledge, to consecrate, my life, to the sendee of humanity. I willgive respect and,gratitude, to my deserving teachers. 1 will practice medicine with conscience, and dignity. The health and, life of my patient will be myfirst consideration. I will hold in, confidence all that my patient confides in me,. 1 will mainlian the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession. My colleagues will be my family. 1 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 lams of humanity. These promises I makefully and upon my honor. 4 £ Qath of H ippocrates

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IRA M. Provost, SCHWARTZ TenfUe University TEMPLE UNIVERSITY A Commonwealth Univrrntty School of Podia trie Medicine Eifihih at Race Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-2406 Plwne: 216.6290300 To the Class of 2004, It is my pleasure to congratulate you on your graduation from Temple University’s School of Podiatric Medicine. You should be very proud of your academic achievement over the past four years. You are the third class to spend all four years at Temple University. You will be counted among the numerous alumni and I know that your contributions in the future will be a tribute to the university. As you have benefited from being a part of a large research university as a student, I hope that you will take advantage of its resources as a graduate. Once again, congratulations and best wishes for future success in your profession. Ira M. Schwartz Provost t? t IVcntwt Letter