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Video Message: Plans to Address the Impending Physician Shortage
The new Medical School of Temple University/St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network will increase the number of physicians practicing in the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Lorber to Lead College of Physicians of Philadelphia
In his two-year term, Bennett Lorber, MD hopes to preserve and promote two of the college's treasures: the Mutter Museum and the College Library.
Cacciamani to Head Philadelphia County Medical Society
As president of the Philadelphia County Medical Society, John Cacciamani, Jr., MD, MBA, plans to focus on medical malpractice reform, building community among physicians, using technology as a tool to improve care and promoting community-based partnerships.
MD/PhD Student to Participate in NIMH-Sponsored M-STREAM Program
Student Yash Joshi and Associate Professor Domenico Praticó have been selected to participate in the Medical Students’ Sustained Training and Research Experience in Aging and Mental Health.
Recent Faculty Grants Boost Temple’s Research Enterprise
Jeffrey Henderer, MD, professor of ophthalmology at Temple’s School of Medicine, is a co-principal investigator for two health research grants addressing blindness and visual impairment.
Healthy Diet Could Slow or Reverse Early Effects of Alzheimer’s Disease
According to Temple researchers, patients in the early to moderate stages of Alzheimer’s Disease could have their cognitive impairment slowed or even reversed by switching to a healthier diet.
24 Temple Physicians Named "Top Docs" by Philadelphia Magazine
Temple’s clinical excellence is a testament to not only the individual specialists cited, but to the comprehensive nature of advanced medicine and research for which Temple physicians are known.
Read the Spring 2010 Issue of Temple Medicine (PDF)
The spring issue of Temple Medicine includes features on the new Medical Education and Research Building, service-learning in medical school and much more.
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An Incredible Transformation
The sweeping success of Access to Excellence:
The 125th Anniversary Campaign for Temple permeates Temple.
History Book Chronicles Temple’s Unconventional Journey to Major University
James Hilty, longtime Temple professor, historian and political commentator, has published the first comprehensive history of the university, Temple University: 125 Years of Service to Philadelphia, the Nation, and the World.
Temple Down the Shore: Register Now for Temple's Annual Day of Fun in the Sun
Celebrate Temple and gear up for the 2010 football season at the Jersey Shore!
The Importance of Commonwealth Support
Temple's Senior Vice President for Government, Community and Public Affairs explains what it means to be a "state-related" university and updates the Temple community on the status of this year's Commonwealth of Pennsylvania funding.
Temple's Commencement Makes the Top 10 - Twice
When it comes to the top Commencement ceremonies in the nation this year, Temple was singled out twice, by Entertainment Weekly and CNN, for the star power at the May graduation.
Temple Researchers Monitoring Impact of the Gulf Oil Spill
Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair Michel Boufadel and Assistant Professor of Biology Erik Cordes are assessing the damage of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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View Photos from Recent Donor Events
In recent weeks, the School of Medicine celebrated Conwell Society members at the Barnes Foundation and scholarship donors and recipients at a Recognition Dinner at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. View photos from these events on the TUSM page on Shutterfly.
Make an Impact on TUSM Today!
When you choose to support Temple Med, you are making a commitment to help ensure that future generations of physicians experience the educational excellence that defines Temple University School of Medicine. Help us reach our alumni participation goal with a gift to the school today. All gifts, regardless of size, will make a BIG impact!
Alumni Participation Rate to date: 22.6 percent
Alumni Participation Goal: 30 percent
Alumni Donors to date: 1,730
Alumni Donor Goal: 2,294
564 more donors needed to reach our goal!
You will find many opportunities to designate your gift according to your personal goals and interests. Here are a few of TUSM’s latest fundraising initiatives:
Support-A-Scholar: Term Scholarships
Goal: $250,000
Term scholarships are unique because 100 percent of the money donated goes directly to students with financial need next year. Your gift will make a substantial impact on the life of a student with financial need. Please join Temple as it strives to help students realize their dreams of becoming physicians.
Ophthalmology Department Renovation
Goal: $300,000
Wendy and Solomon Luo, MD have issued a 1:1 matching gift challenge, effectively doubling all gifts to the department, up to $150,000. Gifts of $1,500, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or more will be commemorated with an engraved plaque in the lobby of the renovated facility. Gifts of greater amounts can be used to dedicate a particular piece of equipment, and individuals who wish to make either a one-time gift or a longer-term pledge totaling $25,000 can name one of the exam rooms in the department. Make a contribution today at myowlspace.com (type "Ophthalmology" into the "Other" field).
Alfred A. Bove, MD, PhD, Endowed Chair in Cardiology
A committee is being formed, chaired by Paul Hermany, MD, '82 and William VanDecker, MD to raise $2 million to establish the Alfred A. Bove, MD, PhD Endowed Chair in Cardiology.
Committee members, as of June 15, are Bruce Applestein, MD, ’66; William Frankl, MD, ’55; Steven Houser, PhD, ’78; Henry Hsai, MD; Doug Mann, MD, ’79; Jose Missri, MD; and Randy Starling, MD, ’81.
If you are interested in getting involved or supporting this effort in honor of Dr. Bove, please contact Eric Abel, assistant dean for Institutional Advancement at 215-707-3023 or at abel@temple.edu.
Visit www.temple.edu/medicine for more information on each of these initiatives. |
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Temple University just launched its first universitywide fan page on Facebook (visit www.facebook.com/templeu to become a fan) and uses a variety of other social media to reach out to the university community.
What social medium do you use most?
 
View the results in next month's @temple!
The verdict is in: Last month, we asked readers what they were looking forward to most this summer. Most respondents said they were looking forward to taking a vacation (41 percent) and spending time outside (37 percent). The remaining votes were split between summer sports: 12 percent said they were looking forward to baseball season, while 10 percent were looking forward to the World Cup. Read voter comments at myowlspace.com.
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| Events |
June 26: Alumni Club of Los Angeles: Taste of Philly and Cherry & White Caravan
July 3: Temple Repertory Theater: Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters opens
July 6: Temple Repertory Theater: William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure opens
July 10: Temple Down the Shore: Breakfast with the Coach
July 10: Temple Down the Shore: Temple Football FanFest
July 10: Temple Down the Shore: Down the Shore Golf Tournament
July 10: Temple Down the Shore: Temple Family Cookout
July 10: Temple Down the Shore: Young Alumni Beach Party
July 15: Registration for Temple's Senior Scholars program opens
July 30: Youth-N-Praise Explosion at the Baptist Temple
Sept. 28: The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia at the Baptist Temple
Oct. 2: Dance Alumni Reunion
Oct. 7: Leon Bates on piano at the Baptist Temple
Oct. 15-17: Save the Date: Homecoming 2010
Oct. 19: Aquila Theatre Company at the Baptist Temple
Nov. 12-13: School of Medicine: Reunion 2010
For a full listing of upcoming events for alumni and friends, visit myowlspace.com/events.
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