Achilles 2001 Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Philadelphia, PA Colophon Achilles 2001 Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Philadelphia, PA Editors-in-chief: Antoinette Adams and Naomi Petty Yearbook Advisor: David Martin Taylor Representative: Emmy Philipp Kachel Class of 2002 Editors: Cathy David and Dana Giacolone Class of 2003 Editors: Elizabeth Bass and Ryan McBride Class of 2004 Editors: Jake Fassman and Richard Kim Achilles 2001 was published by Taylor Publishing Company. The preparation work was done in El Paso, TX and printing was done in Great Valley, PA. The book is printed on 80 lb. enamel paper. Athena is the headline and subheadline font, and Vanguard is the body copy font. The cover is red with silver foil and embossing. The fonts on the cover are Amazonian and Times Roman. The endsheets are gray felt. Table of Contents Opening 4 Class of 2001 17 Club and Club Officers 104 Class of 2002 107 Class of 2003 127 Class of 2004 147 Faculty and Staff 165 Advertisements 170 Oath of Hippocrates solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the service of humanity, I will give respect and gratitude to my deserving teachers. I will practice medicine with conscience and dignity. The health and life of my patient will be my first consideration. will hold in confidence all that my patient confides in me. I will maintain the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession. My colleagues will be my family. I 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 laws of humanity. These promises make fully and upon my honor. Podiatrist's Creed 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 professions. To conduct the practice of podiatry 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. Leon S. Malmud, MD President and CEO Temple University Health System Senior Vice President, Temple University Dean, School of Medicine Temple University Health System Leon S. Malmud, M.D. 3401 N. Broad Street Tel (215)707-8000 President & Chief Executive Officer Philadelphia, PA 19140-5189 Fax (215)707-3261 Temple University Health System Senior Vice President, Temple University Dean, School of Medicine To the Class of 2001: Congratulations colleagues! Doesn't colleague have a pleasant ring to it? Every year at this time it's my honor to extend those words of congratulations to Temple's newest healthcare graduates. But keep in mind that "colleague" is just one of the many appellations you will have earned during your lifetime. Others include resident, fellow, doctor, mentor, and for some, perhaps professor. I would encourage you not to forget the title you've lived with the last four years - student. Your learning shouldn't stop when you pass through these doors on the way to your career. Education itself can be described as the process of acquiring the knowledge and skills for creative adaptation to change. And change you'll see; I can guarantee that. Make the best use of the training you have received here and commit yourselves to maintaining a pattern of learning for the rest of your lives. I assure you that both you and your patients will reap the benefits. Following your years with us at Temple, each of you will take a slightly different path in your careers. Even though I don't know where each of you will settle, I know that you have prepared yourselves well. Keep in mind the positive experiences that shaped you as students as you meet the challenges that you will face as practicing podiatrists. The same perseverance and dedication you gave to your education will ensure your success in your professional life. Your graduation is an achievement to be shared with the family and friends who have lent you the support and encouragement that brings you to this day. Congratulations, and may you be as fulfilled by your service to patients and to community, as has each of us who has enjoyed the privilege of being members of the healing professions. Sincerely, Leon S. Malmud, M.D. John A. Mattiacci, DPM Dean, Temple University Schoo of Podiatric Medicine THE FOOT & ANKLE INSTTTUTE TEMPLE UNIVERSITY School of Podiatric Medicine A Commonwealth University Eighth at Race Street Philadelphia. Pennsylvania 19107-2496 John A. Mattiacci, DPM Phone: 215-625-5400 Dean FAX: 215-629-1929 E-mail: [email protected] To the Class of 2001: Congratulations for having achieved such a significant milestone! You have the distinction of truly being the first Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine graduates of the new millennium, and the last class to have matriculated at the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. In many ways, you represent the evolution of our School. You have lived through the transition from PCPM to TUSPM, with all of the travails that are attendant with such a union. You have also reaped the benefits that the School's integration into Temple University offers. Each of you has experienced the enhancements in curriculum, technology, facilities and residency opportunity that have come to fruition in recent months. These efforts are all part of our tireless commitment to prepare you to be the most skilled and successful podiatric physicians anywhere in the world! Now it is time for you to build upon the foundation rooted in your, hard work and the efforts of your faculty, families and others that have guided you through your journey thus far. In spite of some well-publicized challenges facing our profession, there is a wealth of opportunity awaiting you. As our population ages, the incidences of diabetes, arthritis, peripheral vascular disease and other geriatric related illnesses will increase. It will be your charge to offer these and all of your patients the highest quality of care based in state- of-the-art-science, but tempered with compassion. You are, now and forever, members of the TUSPM family. We need your continued interest and support as we shape the future of this School and our profession. It is with profound pride and hope for each of your futures that I welcome you as colleagues. Sincerely, John A. Mattiacci, D.P.M. 'Dean Steven F. Boc, DPM Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Chairman and Professor, Department of Podiatric Surgery THE FOOT &ANKLE INSTTTUTE TEMPLE UNIVERSITY School of Podiatric Medicine A Commonwealth University Eighth at Race Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-2496 Steven F. Boc, DPM, FACFAS Phone: 215-625-5353 Associate Dean for Academic Affairs FAX: 215-629-1929 E-mail: [email protected] To The Class of 2001 Congratulations on attaining the degree Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. This is the culmination of many years of hard work on your part as well as a tribute to the support of many of your family, friends, and associates. You have received the best podiatric medical education training available with clinical experiences that will surpass any other profession. Our School has strived to use all the resources available so that you can truly become the most prolific and most experienced specialists in the management of lower extremity diseases both medically and surgically. Your residency program will give you the additional training necessary to hone your skills and allow you to assimilate them into a practice environment, ft is an honor to be a podiatric physician and the field needs your dedication to continually enhance and promote itself to the medical community and to the public. Each new class of podiatric physicians takes with them many experiences which hopefully will benefit not only themself, but the profession. You have received an outstanding education and hopefully you will use the education and experiences you have attained at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine to give back to the profession in the areas of patient care, education, research and political involvement. TUSPM will always have an open door policy and I would hope that you will continue to remain in contact with the school throughout your careers. Sincerely, 6 /L-w Steven F. Boc, DPM Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Chairman, Podiatric Surgery Kieran T. Mahan, DPM Associate Dean for Research Professor Department of Podiatric Surgery THE FOOT & ANKLE IrCTTnJTE TEMPLE UNIVERSITY School of Podiatric Medicine 1 A Commonwealth University Eighth at Race Street Philadelphia. Pennsylvania 19107-2496 Phone: 215-625-5363 Kieran T. Mahan, DPM, FACFAS Fax: 215-629-0199 Associate Dean for Research To the class of 2001 Congratulations Graduates: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to congratulate you on the completion of your doctorate of podiatric medicine degree. You have been here during the transition from PCPM to TUSPM and have started to receive the benefits of the merger of podiatric medicine into the mainstream of a health science center.