Commencement, Philadelphia (2005) Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine DigitalCommons@PCOM Commencements College Collections 6-5-2005 Commencement, Philadelphia (2005) Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/commencements Recommended Citation Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, "Commencement, Philadelphia (2005)" (2005). Commencements. 98. https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/commencements/98 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the College Collections at DigitalCommons@PCOM. It has been accepted for inclusion in Commencements by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@PCOM. 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Presentation of Candidate for Honorary Degree Dr. Schure Conferring of the Degree Mr. McGloin DOCTOR OF LAWS, HONORIS CAUSA Dot Richardson, M.D. Medical Director and Director USA Center for Sports and Health 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games Gold Medalist, Softball Address Dr. Richardson Presentation of Candidates for Degrees in Course Dr. Veit Conferring of the Degrees Dr. Schure The Osteopathic Oath John D. Angeloni, D.O. President, PCOM Alumni v^ssociation Class of 1975 MUitary Oath of Office Rear Admiral James H. Black, MC, USN (Ret) '62 *Benediction Carol A. Fox, M.M. America, The Beautiful Dr. LoMonaco *Recessional Fanfare and Processional Composed by Keith Chapman *The audience will please rise. f^/au &/ ^^^<S ^cÂmp Q/fate/mî^ As we take this next step on our journey, we, Philadelphia Collie of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2005, pledge as future osteopathic physicians: We will plant the seeds of long-term personal and professional relationships that will flourish over a lifetime. We will compete against ourselves, and not against one another while maintaining the highest standards of integrity. We will use our talents to help each other reach our goals, yet remain humble in doing so. We shall strive to understand each other's diverse backgrounds and celebrate these differences. To those who teach us, we will strive to reflect your commitment to teaching through our commitment to learning. We promise to be life long learners. We will honor you by doing our best while maintaining a high level of personal integrity and academic honesty - and will apply your teachings ethically throughout our professional lives. We will value your criticism as constructive parts of our learning. We pledge to respect you as our mentors, colleagues and friends. We ask you to continually challenge us, remembering that we are the fruits of your efforts as well as our own. To our patients, we will show passion for our field, realizing that our patient's welfare is our reward. Our role as patient advocates must supercede all legal and economic obstacles. We will maintain an open mind while striving to understand our patients' traditions, communities and cultures. We will effectively communicate with our patients, and will strive to establish the precious bond of empathy. We will be active partners in each patient's search for health and wellness. We will respect patient confidentiality and do all to preserve the sanctity and dignity of the physician-patient relationship. We will acknowledge our limitations - and learn from our mistakes. We will recognize that our patients provide us with the means to fulfill our dreams as physicians. We owe it to ourselves and those around us to maintain a healthy mental, physical and spiritual balance in our lives. As role models, we will embody the highest of ethical standards and will demand the same of others, while humbly recognizing our limits without succumbing to them. We will value those who made sacrifices for us and be proud of who we are because of their efforts, not just our own. In our professional community, we will respect the expertise of our peers and look to them as sources of constructive criticism. We will recognize the value of each member of the health care team and will appreciate the role each one plays in the care of the patient while never forgetting the power of a simple "thank-you." . ômê//re//?e/it QweaAs^^ Dot Richardson, M.D. Medical Director and Director USA Center for Sports and Health 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games Gold Medalist, Softball Exclusively Represented by the Washington Speakers Bureau A born athlete, Dot Richardson, MD, developed an early passion for softball—a passion that led her to the 1996 Olympic Games (Atlanta, Georgia), where as team captain she hit a two-run home run to help the United States secure the first Olympic gold medal ever awarded in softball. Four years later, again under her leadership, her team achieved gold-medal victor)^ at the 2000 Olympic Games (Sydney, Australia) Likewise celebrated are her athletic triumphs at the 1995 Superball and the 1994 South Pacific Classic (gold medals). She is a four-time world champion (1994, 1990, 1986, 1982) and a four-time Pan v^jnerican Games gold medalist (1999, 1995, 1987, 1979). And at the University of California - Los Angeles, Dr. Richardson led her team in hitting for three consecutive seasons (1981- 1983), was a three-time Ail-American (1980-1983), and was named the National Collegiate Athletic Association Player of the Decade (1980s). In 2002, she was honored with the Flo Hyman Award, bestowed by the Women's Sports Foundation. Yet, remarkably, her consummate achievements are not restricted to athletics. An orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Richardson presently serves as medical director and director of the National Training Center, Clermont, Florida, a state-of-the-art facility that combines health, education, wellness, rehabilitation, and sports/training programs. Among her professional obligations is her service as vice chair of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (national appointment, June 2002). A component of President George W. Bush's "Healthier US Initiative," the Council advises on issues of physical fitness and raises awareness of the health dangers of obesity. Dr. Richardson completed her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Southern California. Her fellowship was fulfilled at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, where she worked with pro-athletes from the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, L.A. Lakers, and L.A. Dodgers among others. She holds a doctorate of medicine from the University of Louisville, a master's degree in exercise physiology from Adelphi University, and a bachelor's degree in kinesiolo- gy and pre-med from the University of California - Los Angeles. A motivational speaker. Dr. Richardson is the author of two books. Go For It! Conversations on Being You (2004) and Living the Dream (1997). (B/TfiÛm' ^//ff^/TffS^ Irwin Rothman, V.M.D., D.O. '51 For more than 60 years, Irwin Rothman, V.M.D., D.O. '51, a veterinarian, physician, and professor of neuropsychiatry, has been a pioneer in the field of hypnosis. His work, originally begun in pursuit of finding an alternative to chemical anesthesia during his veterinary studies at the University of Pennsylvania, has been inclusive of a variety of species: large animals, reptiles, birds, and humans. Dr. Rothman's understanding of comparative psychiatry as well as his appreci- ation for the human-animal bond has been invoked in counseling sessions and in the diagnosis of uncommon zoonotic infections. His practice has included a diversity of standard as well as investigational modalities: orthodox psychoanaly- sis; behavior, group and family therapies; psychodrama; biofeedback; acupunc- ture; hypnotism; intravenous and inhalant anaesthetics; sedative and stimulant agents in narcosynthesis; abreactive techniques; and psychochemotherapy in crisis. Throughout his career. Dr. Rothman maintained administrative and consul- tant positions as well as affiliations at several local hospitals including Cherry Hill, Delaware Valley, Parkview, Philadelphia General, Metropolitan, and Tri- County. He also served as director of research at Philadelphia Mental Health Clinic and as psychiatric director at Allied Psychologial- Psychiatric Services. He has held faculty posts at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and International Graduate University. In addition, Dr. Rothman has served as a lecturer at the Delaware Dental Society, the New Jersey Dental Study Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Agricultural Research Administration, the Chiropody Society, and the Philadelphia Explorers Society. A fellow and past president of the American College of Neuropsychiatrists, Dr. Rothman also holds fellowships with the American Public Health Association, the International Association of Anesthesiologists, and the Pennsylvania Public Health Association. Among his professional memberships are the British Society of Medical Hypnotists, the U.S. Committee for the World Federation of Mental Health, the U.S. Committee World Medical Association, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Health Association, the American Academy of Psychotherapists, and the American Medical Writers Association.

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