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

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Esther Sue Barnes, PPM northwestern University B.S. Biomedical Engineering TUSP.M Class of 2007: Despite this country's healthcare limitations anti insurance frustrations you’ll be forced to face, and the multitude of disgruntled and ungrateful patients you'll treat throughout your career, please never loose sue of 1.) your roots, 2.) why you chose to become a physio an in the first place and 3.) the notion that, despite the time, energy, and money you’ve invested into this career, treating patients is not an entitlement, but a privilege And if w e look and listen closely enough, we can learn more from our patients than anybody. To quote my favorite “revolutionary,’’ Ernesto Che Guevara (August 20, 1969) in a speech to Medical Students “The doctor, the. medical worker, should go then to the heart of their new work, which is as a person among the masses, a person within the community. Whatever happens in the world, by always being close to the patient, by knowing his or her psychology so deeply, by being the representative of those who come near pain and relieve it, the doctor alw ays lus a very important job, a job of great responsibility in social life. Wc must then begin to erase our old concepts, of practicing chant)-, and come ever closer and even more critically to the people by practicing solidarity. We should not draw closer to the people to say: Here wc are. We come to give you the charity of our presence. to teach you with our science, to demonstrate your errors, your lack of refinement. your lack of elementary knowledge. W'c should go with an investigational teal and with a humble spirit, to learn from the great source of wisdom that is the people. Dad anti Mom: Thank you for instilling in me die values of hard work, diligence, gratitude. compassion, and respect that you so well exemplify yourselves. You’ve always encouraged me to remain an individual and true to myself when it seemed an easier path to conform, and you’ve supported me through the hard times, without judgment You've instilled in me the importance of responsibility, accountability, being true to your word, taking pride in your work, and lending a helping hand. The lessons you've taught me, mostly by example, arc invaluable and indispensable, and I cannot thank you enough for that 20 Temple School of Pocfiatric Medicine

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 Nina Babu, PPM Syracuse University B.S. Biology 6 Psychology Amina and Dad I have made it tht far became of the two of x u and the influence you both have had no my life. I thank you for your vupport and your Un-e. Both of you inspire me to lie the beat You have given me the toola to be successful in my career, you have inraUcd moral and value in me that make me a better person. and 1 can only hope that I will continue to nuke you proud. 1 love you' Ajay You are the most amarang brother' You have taught me tome of the most uti|M nani lessons in life. 1 love yottf Rob You mean tbe world to me. 1 can't imagine miking it through thc e law 4 tear without you Who would have thought that I would meet my future hut-hand on the first day of orientation' I thank God for bringing you into my life and making roe aO hippy You make me a better person and provide balance in my life. I thank you for your encouragement, rapport, motivation, and lose I love you with all my heart and cannot wait to spend the rest of ray life with you. Sara You are tike the little cuter 1 nev er had 1 w ill really inti having you only a few vtcpv aw ay You are une of my be l friend and I fort the drama queen that you are’ Suni My first FOB friend! I will miss you and your iungle hair You arc a true friend and I'm »o glad 1 met you. Claw of 200? To my friend , you know who you are 1 thank you for believing in me. You have made tint ride so much more fun To everyone, thank you for all your rapport and trust these last two vrar ; it ha nude my oli »o much more rewarding. 1 can't eipre» how honored I wav to be president of our class 1 wish all of you the bc t Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there w no path ami leave a trail -Ralph Waldo Emcrvon 2007 Achilles 19

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Javan Shinar Bass, DPM University of Alabama B.S. Commerce S Business Administration Finance To God: First and foremost thank you. Thank you for loving me unconditionally, supporting me when I slip, and guiding me in the way that you would have me to go. 1 continue to pray, for your will to be done in my life. Mother: Thank you for your compassion and understanding when all I needed was to talk. 1ien night would turn to dav without sleep. When aggravation was getting the best of me. Thank you (or being there when not even I, knew that I was in need. Thank you for caring. Thank you for knowing. Thank you for being you. Father: Thank you for preparing me lor this journey. For teaching me responsibility and work ethic. For your stern brow and stiff hand when I needed it. Thank you for teaching me how to be a strong man. Thank you lor being a strong man. Ramus: Thank you for showing me how to stand up to adversity. How to shrugg at difficult)-. When we were young, thank you for sticking up for me when I bit off more than 1 could chew. Thank you for showing me how to step out on faith. To my Grandmothers, 1 know that both of you arc looking down... 1 hope that you are proud. Thank you all for your love, and I love you all. 2 7 Achilles 21