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Dr. Jay Schnitzer, a Podiatrist inBucks County, Pennsylvania forthirty-nine years, has been the

recipient of what can only be described asa profound experience involving ahumanitarian gesture of unusualproportions. This pathway that Dr.Schnitzer has had the privilege to walk hasforever changed his and his family’s life.

In 2007, Dr. Jay Schnitzer, a veteran andPodiatrist in The United States Navyduring the Vietnam War, was practicing inYardley, Pennsylvania. In July of that year,he developed shortness of breath andweighed in excess of over 300 lbs. Adiabetic, Schnitzer was further examinedand a blood clot was discovered whichcoincided with an irregular heartbeat.Heart surgery was required and onebypass was performed. During the pre-testing for the surgery with a cardiaccatherization, the contrast dye destroyedboth of his kidneys, leaving themessentially non-functioning. After theheart surgery, Schnitzer faced a lifelongdialysis, which consisted of doctors visitsthree times each week for three and ahalf hours while his blood was cleansed.

During the time when he was receivingdialysis, Dr. Schnitzer continued to seepatients, making rounds in the hospitaland performing surgery, allowing him tokeep his identity as a productive worker.After each dialysis treatment, Dr.Schnitzer was forced to endure a recoveryperiod of eight to twelve hours laden withextreme fatigue and cramping. He oftencould barely walk and at times had a lowgrade fever. His support system at thedialysis center encouraged him tocontinue his activities to maintainmeaning and purpose in life.

In December of 2007, Dr.Schnitzer performed surgery ona woman named Kim who had atumor on her foot. As Kim wasbeing put to sleep, she noticedbandaging that covered Dr.Schnitzer’s dialysis port. Shewas drowsy as he replied that hesuffered from a “slight kidneyproblem.” During subsequentoffice visits Kim further inquiredabout his kidney problem andduring the fourth post operative visit, Kimstated that she wanted to donate a kidneyto him. Immediately, Dr. Schnitzer’s eyesbegan to well up with tears as he askedhis patient “do you understand what youare saying?” Kim replied that she feltstrongly about this indescribable act ofkindness and that she wanted to be testedto determine if she was a suitable match.

Dr. Schnitzer immediately made anappointment at Temple UniversityHospital. He was heavily involved withTemple, having served on the executiveAlumni Board and being an adjunctclinical professor in podiatric orthopedicsand surgery. Due to his weight, Dr.Schnitzer was told that he was not acandidate for a transplant at the time.Faced with the continuing spectre ofdialysis, he realized that action wasrequired. During 2008 he inquired aboutbariatric surgery and was operated onusing a new technique called a verticalsleeve gastrectomy. He lost 140 pounds inapproximately eight months. ByDecember 2008, he and Kim were readyfor testing to evaluate if they werecompatible for transplant. The results ofthe tests were not optimistic, as therewere many antibodies in his blood whichwould not react favorably with Kim’s

donated kidney. In addition, Dr.Schnitzer’s immune system had beenexposed to many antigens during histhirty-seven years of practice, whichlessened the likelihood of finding anacceptable transplant partner. Dr.Schnitzer had an antibody number of 94(the normal range is 6-10). This numbermeant that only 6% of the populationcould donate a kidney that would beacceptable to him. Most people wait thebetter part of a decade to be selected, andmany die within this time frame. Dr.Schnitzer was lucky to have a livingdonor who was unfortunatelyincompatible. Despite the seeminglyendless amounts of obstacles, Dr.Schnitzer was able to remain optimisticthrough the support of his family andloved ones. What happened next isnothing short of a miracle.

Through the auspices of the Paired DonorNetwork, Temple is hooked up to overeighty hospitals that have donors andrecipients who are not compatible to eachother. John Daller MD, PhD, the Directorof the Abdominal organ transplantprogram at Temple Hospital, suggestedthat Dr. Schnitzer and Kim enter thenetwork of patients to explore the

BY WENDY SCHNITZEREDITED BY JULIE CLARKE

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Left to right: Kim, Tanya, Dr. Schnitzer, Amanda.Photo courtesy Wendy Schnitzer

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John A. Mattiacci, DPM’70Dean

Greetings,

As we are feeling the seasonal and academictransformations around us, Temple University Schoolof Podiatric Medicine continues to move forward,

embarking on new and positive changes.

We are currently in the process of modernizing the first floor ofour Foot and Ankle Institute in order to become easilyaccessible and fluid for our doctors and patients alike. It is ourhope that after the plans are coordinated with the architects,we will be able to double the size of The Leonard AbramsWound Care Center, determine an area for a barometricchamber, reconfigure our MRI station, and provide separatewaiting rooms in order for our patients to be tended to quicklyand in a more organized fashion based on their specificailments.

These modifications represent a small portion of the onwardstrides we hope to take within the next few years, especiallywithin the Foot and Ankle Institute. The wound care sectionexpansion, in particular, is imperative especially due to ourprojected wound care patient visits for 2010-2011 being aboveand beyond 8,000; surpassing the 7,400 patient visits for 2009-2010. As our patient visits increase, space and materials areneeded in order to meet our patient needs and continue toserve as the largest only Podiatrist-run wound care center.

Wound Care Appointments List 2006-2010

Along with the alterations we hope to achieve within our Footand Ankle Institute, the education and scholarshipopportunities for our students are always our top priority, asthey are the future of the Podiatric profession. Within the pastfew months the Alumni Association, led by Dr. Richard Adler,hosted the Second Annual TUSPM Foot and Ankle Seminarwhere over 120 podiatrists attended and $30,000 was raised forthe Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Chairman of ourBoard of Visitors, Dr. David Novicki, is conducting a phone-a-thon and he has reached out to countless alumni to give back

to their alma mater. He hassolicited over $60,000 inpledges to date and hasinspired other Board membersto do the same. Also, theAlumni Association, alongwith the InstitutionalAdvancement department,has combined their effortsand is conducting a fundraiserto win tickets to football’sbiggest game: S.B. XLV Gamein February.

We are constantly trying tocreate opportunities for our students to lessen their educationaldebts. There are now over 80 endowed funds available to ourstudents. The kindness and generosity from our alumni andfriends is constant and always needed, as we once again havefilled our class capacity for the third year and received moreapplications from prospective students than any other podiatricschool of medicine.

We thank you, our loyal supporters of TUSPM, for yourgenerosity made through continuous personal investments, andin-kind donations. It is our hope that through your continuedendorsement we can achieve our goals and maintain ourwonderful reputation as an educational facility and a vitalcommunity asset. Also if you have not visited your alma materrecently, we welcome you and your family back to TUSPM andPhiladelphia.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOLOF PODIATRIC MEDICINEALUMNI NEWSLETTER

DEAN

John A. Mattiacci, DPM

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Joseph M. Leso, CFRE

EDITOR: Giavanna M. Ippolito

Dave Burt

Viola Olayinka

Julie Clarke

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lEADERShIp TRAINING CONFERENCE ClAIRE GOODIS SOpENOFF

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This year, the student leaders of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicineopted to host their First Annual Leadership Training Conference for the votingmembers of the Student Council. The goal of the conference was to acquaint all

student leaders with one another, facilitating a sense of community among studentorganizations, as over the last few years cohesion seemed to be lacking. Cohesionneeds to be built from somewhere, and it was agreed that there was no better place tostart than with the leaders on campus. Those individuals can then “lead by example,”and the hope was that a greater sense of community on campus would begin to grow.

In its first year devising a structure for the conference and organizing lectures andactivities proved to be a challenge for the Co-chairs: Aaron Corfield (2012), JordanMeyers (2011) and Jennifer Mulhern (2011). However, when the conferenceconcluded, the feedback from involved students and lecturers was very positive andprovided a good base for the Conference in years to come! Many thanks go out to Ms.Corinne Snell of the Temple University Fox School of Business and Ms. Meg Heim ofBiomedix Vascular Solutions who were the guests of honor at this year’s conference.They touched on many important aspects of being a student leader, what it means,and how to handle adversity from a leadership position.

Only time will tell if the efforts of the Conference will be realized, but with theoverwhelming participation by student leaders, it is hopeful that a greater sense ofcommunity will begin develop on campus!

On Thursday, August 19, 2010Claire Goodis Sopenoff passedaway at the age of 93 after

devoting over 60 years to Podiatricmedicine.

Claire was a Philadelphia native andattended WilliamPenn High Schoolin NorthPhiladelphia andthen went on tograduate fromTemple UniversitySchool of Podiatric

Medicine in 1936 as one of only fivewomen graduates in a class ofseventy-five. After graduation, Claireopened a Podiatry practice at Ninthand Girard streets and remained in thatlocation until 1950 when she closedher office and visited patients in theirhomes for the rest of her career. Shemade house calls all throughout theGreater Philadelphia area, servicingeverywhere from Kens ington to theMain Line until her retirement at theage of 88.

Claire was married to Samuel A.Sopenoff for 40 years. Throughout theirtime together, the two traveled all overthe world. She was a member of AdathIsrael Synagogue in Merion and was alife member of Hadassah and ORT, aJewish education organization.

Although she had no children, Clairewas extremely close to her twonephews and loved them as her own.She will forever be remembered bythem and by others for her kind spiritand her dedication to the field sheloved so much. She is a continualsource of inspiration to femalepodiatrists in the Philadelphia area. Inher honor, her nephew, David hascreated a Graduation Award for the topfemale surgery student at TUSPM inher namesake.

BY JEN MULHERNPHOTOS JEN MULHERN

Left: As a wrap-up activity, allmembers of the Student Council werecharged with “Crossing The River.”The activity realized differentleadership qualities in differentindividuals, but reinforced theimportance of working together.

Right: Student leaders of the TempleUniversity School of Podiatric Medicinework together during this activity to seehow efficiency can be accomplished,while limiting error. They also had todetermine how to maintain efficiencywhen members of their group wereprohibited from participating!

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� BRIEF SuMMARy OFTwO TEMplE pODIATRySTuDENTS’ ExpERIENCE IN FORENSICS

BY MICHAEL SGANGA AND RONALD DIRLAM

During the gross anatomy course,professor Dr. Arthur Washburnmade it known that he worked as

a consultant to the Philadelphia MedicalExaminer for Anthropologic analysis ofskeletal remains. Later in the yearstudents were able to further discuss thisinteresting field with him. Rising firstyear students, Michael Sganga andRonald Dirlam were invited by Dr.Washburn to the Philadelphia MedicalExaminers office at the University ofPennsylvania. They assisted in theworkup of recently discovered skeletalremains. The students assisted in takingmeasurements and analyzing the resultswith Dr. Washburn’s team. Also, thestudents went to the site to assist in therecovery of remains as part of theforensics team. The two students, beingPodiatry minded, put together what wasfound of the feet while spending timelooking at each bony landmark andprominence. An unusual finding wasnoted on the Navicula and furtherresearch by Michael Sganga proved itwas a calcaneo-navicular bar orcoalition. This finding was added to theofficial report and could have been usedin identifying the person if needed. Dr. Washburn further invited thestudents out to the site to assist with theskeletal recovery. While there, Dr.Washburn displayed proper forensicprotocols and taught the students abouthow to search and analyze a crimescene. Working alongside detectives,the students were able to get a greatappreciation of what forensic science islike. With the emergence of theAmerican Society of Forensic Podiatry in2003, there is ample opportunity for thisarea within the profession to grow.Upcoming movements in this area willinclude a student club dedicated tobuilding interest and knowledge on thesubject of forensic podiatry. The twostudents mentioned here in this articleintend to have the club up and runningduring the next school year.

� BOARD OF VISITORS pROFIlE: Mr. Arthur Saxon

BY VIOLA OLAYINKA

Mr. Arthur Saxon, a dynamicregional leader, has had anunfaltering relationship to

Temple University’s School of PodiatricMedicine. With an extensive list ofeducation and achievements, Saxon ishighly respected amongst thoseimmediately influenced and admired. Hisdedicated service to Temple University’sSchool of Podiatric Medicine’s Board ofVisitors and as an Advisory Boardmember has helped guide and nurturethe University.

Saxon’s education began when hereceived his Bachelor’s Degree from theWharton School of the University ofPennsylvania and later received aMaster’s Degree from the University ofPennsylvania and a degree from theExecutive Program of the GraduateSchool of Business, at the University ofPittsburgh.

As a member of the businesscommunity, he worked for Bell ofPennsylvania, Bell Labs and AT&T fortwenty-three years. He retired in 1984, asthe Regional Manager of AT&T’sConsumer Product Division for

Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.Immediately after, he joinedIndependence Blue Cross in 1984 andbecame Vice President of CustomerService in 1986. Continuouslyenhancing, Saxon later joined theLenfest Group, owners of SuburbanCable TV, (later purchased by Comcast)with systems in Pennsylvania, NewJersey, Delaware and California. He thenbecame President of Suburban Cable TVin 1989. From there, Saxon foundedTeleSTAR Marketing, and grew thebusiness from three original employeesto over 350 in three locations – Media,Lancaster and Reading.

As a community leader, he served on theBoard of the Pennsylvania College ofPodiatric Medicine for 20 years and waselected Chairman in 1995. When theCollege merged with Temple Universityin 1998, Saxon then served on theSchool of Podiatric Medicine’s AdvisoryBoard and on Temple University’s Boardof Visitors.

Saxon has been the Class of 1960President at the University ofPennsylvania, for the past 25 years; ofwhich credits his leadership for thewinning of the Class Award of Meritthree times. Saxon was awarded theindividual Annual Alumni Award of Meritin 2000 and in 2001 the Alumni Man ofthe Year award by Phi Kappa SigmaFraternity.

Saxon now lives in Malvern and spendshis winters in Florida with his wife Carolof 49 years. The couple has two marriedchildren and one grandchild. Saxon’svery active involvement has not falteredas he is still very involved in civic affairs.It is an honor for Temple University’sSchool of Podiatric Medicine to haveSaxon serve as a distinguishablemember of the Board of Visitors.

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� TuSpM wOulD lIkE TO ThANk ThE FOllOwING GENEROuS DONORS FOR ThEIR

GIFTS AND plEDGE pAyMENTS (April 1, 2010 – October 31, 2010)

Conwell Societypresident’s Council$25,000 - $49,999James E. McNerney, Jr., DPM ’70Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Foundation

Fellows$10,000 - $24,999Estate of Rollin H. Brior, DPM ’36 and Frances Brior

Friends$2,500 - $4,999SuEllen Dercher and David DercherWilliam D. Farrett, DPM ’95 and Rachel S. Farrett, SBM ’92Gordon LaboratoriesStephen A. Kinard, DPM ’94 and Donna Waisome KinardSteven R. Kravitz, DPM ’79 and Meryl KravitzDavid C. Novicki, DPM ’74 and Lynn B. NovickiEugene M. Smolens, DPM ’77Clarence M. Stewart, DPM ’95 and Nadine Vargas Stewart

Members$1,000 - $2,499Richard E. Adler, DPM ’77 and Aileen AdlerJoseph R. Agostinelli, DPM ’81 and Mary E. AgostinelliJohn P. Dahdah, DPM ’81Andrew J. Delgado, DPM ’52Estate of Charles E. Bikle, Jr.Amedeo L. Fortuna, DPM ’71 and Sandra FortunaIntegra Lifesciences CorporationHarvey S. Karpo, DPM ’75 and Agnes KarpoLeon E. Kehr, DPM ’53 and Thelma Langley KehrPeter F. Kelly, DPM ’86Michael Litman, DPM ’71Charles M. Lombardi, DPM ’82 and Patricia A LombardiMelvin J. Mancini, DPM ’80 and Thea S. ManciniMichael J. Marcus, DPM ’75John A. Marty, Jr., DPM ’83 and Marion MartyJohn A. Mattiacci, DPM ’70 and Maureen MattiacciAngelo S. Monaco, DPM ’52 and M. Marcella MonacoDaniel H. Polett and Margo PolettLeonard Portnoy, DPM ’67 and Renee PortnoyMartin M. Pressman, DPM ’73 and Donna PressmanRichard R. Roccapriore, DPM ’53 and Gladys RoccaprioreChristopher L. Savage, DPM ’82Arthur H. Saxon and Carol SaxonMs. Irma Briskin SitkoffJohn S. Smith, Jr., DPM ’81 and Robin SmithM. Doris Stelmach, DPM ’43Richard G. Stuempfle, DPM ’55 and DiAnn StuempfleJohn S. Turrisi, DPM ’86Thomas W. Winters, DPM ’77

Carnell Society$500 - $999Joel Brook, DPM ’95Richard Chwastiak, DPM ’80Jimmie L. Felton, Jr. DPM ’93 and Diya L. FeltonRenato J. Giorgini, DPM ’68Robert J. Gottlieb, DPM ’77Richard T. Meredick, DPM ’75Mr. Jeffrey D. PerottiMark E. Pinker, DPM ’82 and Karen Pinker

$250 - $499Lawrence Capozello, Jr., DPM ’53Ronald S. Cohen, DPM ’77Mallory L. Eisenman, DPM ’80Marshall R. Feldman, DPM ’72Edwin S. Hart III, DPM ’83 and Katie HartBradley Lemon, DPM ’95Scott E. Margolis, DPM ’83 and Kathleen Marie MargolisDavid MartinStephen J. Miller, DPM ’77Sandra L. Pensieri, DPM ’82 and Michael A. MolitorisZachary T. Ritter, DPM ’09Robert I. Russell, DPM ’84 and Charlotte H. RussellStacey L. Scotton, DPM ’08Paul M. Taylor, DPM ’70Robert R. Wiloughby, DPM ’43 and Edith Knapp WilloughbyVincent G. Zuwiala, DPM ’83 and Michele Zuwiala

$100 – 249Carol A. Akerman, DPM ’81Elmo W. Baldassari, DPM ’94Marc F. Barbash, DPM ’79Jerald Barsky, DPM ’70 and Lois BarskyHans Blaakman, DPM ’92Ronald L. Brittner, DPM ’72 and Anita R. BrittnerKaren M. Campbell, DPM ’87Shari Williams Campbell, DPM ’89Patrick J. Caputo, DPM ’83 and Lisa CaputoTerry C. Claycomb, DPM ’75John E. Connolly, DPM ’89Theresa G. Conroy, DPM ’54 and The Honorable Michael ConroyE. Steven Damon, DPM ’72Patricia Daniels, DPM ’86Stanley David, DPM ’56 and Francine T. DavidDeborah DeRose, DPM ’81Elliot Diamond, DPM ’80Joaquin Diaz, Jr. DPM ’89 and Nancy E. DiazAnthony DiGuglielmo, DPM ’93 and Gina Di GuglielmoBruce M. Dobbs, DPM ’73Arthur J. Donley, Jr., DPM ’79Elisa Montalvo Doto, DPM ’69David M. Figowy, DPM ’79Ms. Kimberly M. FloodChristopher J. Gauland, DPM ’92Robert L. Gilfert, DPM ’87 and Hope GilfertMarissa Girolamo, DPM ’89Bruce R. Greenbaum, DPM ’89Paul N. Greenberg, DPM ’72Marc A. Haas and Diane M HaasJay B. Harris, Esq., LAW ’80Robert W. Herpen, DPM ’80 and Rosanne R. HerpenJohn L. Hoffman, DPM ’82John M. Hurchik, DPM ’89 and Cheryl A. HurchikRoderick B. Jones, CPA, SBM ’88, SBM ’04Gerard Joseph, DPM ’82 Nancy Gladys O’Neil, DPM ’81Erwin J. Juda, DPM ’82Robert J. Kaplan, DPM ’79Burton J. Katzen, DPM ’71 and Wendy S. KatzenJeffrey M. Keating, DPM ’77 and Sharon KeatingBarbara A. Kilkenny, DPM ’82Marc D. Klein, DPM ’78 and Linda KleinNeal Kramer, DPM ’74Lawrence A. Levine, DPM ’71Susan G. Love, DPM ’85Jeffrey A. Marks, DPM ’87 and Casey MarksMrs. Kathryn N. MarksMichael W. McDonough, DPM ’71 and Daria P. McDonough,DPM ’76

Stephen J. Mills, DPM ’71 and Barbara C. MillsFanta V. Morgan, DPM ’06Albert G. Mosheyev, DPM ’03Charles Thomas Murphy, DPM ’84William K. Nystrom, DPM ’60 and Margaret NystromHoward J. Palamarchuk, DPM ’79 and Julie PalamarchukDavid Potash, DPM ’87Nancy Ramin, DPM ’82 and William R. CunnionTherese M. Rinaldi, DPM ’89 and Ted A. DrauschakLesly D. Robinson, DPM ’00Frederick D. Rosencrantz, DPM ’69 and Lanita Jo RosencrantzAlan S. Rothstein, DPM ’77 and Lynn S. RothsteinDavid A. Scalzo, DPM ’95E. Schifalacqua, DPM ’82 and Christine V. SchifalacquaWilliam Schlorff, DPM ’89Douglas P. Sheehan, DPM ’88Robert E. Sherman, DPM ’69 and Sandra G. Sherman, EDU ’69Michael H. Shinder, DPM ’83Murray H. Shusterman, Esq., SBM ’33, LAW ’36, HON ’96Robert J. Shusterman, Esq., LAW ’73 and Heidi ShustermanEdward Patrick Smith, Jr., DPM ’79Joseph Smith, DPM ’94Robson S. Spinola, DPM ’98Joseph F. Thomas, DPM ’81 and the Reverend Dorothy M. Thomas

George F. Wallace, DPM ’81Kim Weeber, DPM ’83Alan K. Whitney, DPM ’51 and Loretta V. WhitneyLeonard Wisotsky, DPM ’75Barry G. Wolff, DPM ’70George L. Yarnell, DPM ’69 and Linda YarnellBruce B. Zappan, DPM, CLA ’73 ’77

under $100Mr. and Mrs. Sidney AugustSamuel D. Bell, DPM ’70 and Sandy BellGregory N. Bentzel, DPM ’81Robert P. Bewley, DPM ’72 and Carol O. BewleyS. Richard Budenstein, DPM ’83 and Audrey B. Uknis, MDRichard CerrutiGloria Chou, DPM ’97 and Taan Joe Wongananda, DPM ’97Rhonda S. Cohen, DPM ’80Sharri Mattison Coleman, DPM ’98M. Diane Collier, DPM ’96Brian A. Dechowitz, DPM ’85William J. DeLiberis, DPM ’80 and Maria C. De LiberisPhilip H. Demp, DPM, ’41 and Joan S. DempRenee Vekkos Dickinson, DPM ’92Raymond R. DiPrimio, DPM ’60 and Carmella DiPrimioLynne EllisChad J. Friedman, DPM ’04Ms. Katie GainesBernard S. Gilbert, DPM ’52 and Dr. Roslyn GilbertMark K. Goldberg, DPM ’80Michael A. Greenberg, DPM ’73Jennifer J. Gross-Edwards, DPM ’01Robert Guenther, DPM ’80Robert Haas and Theresa C. HaasTracy Harris, DPM ’95Lloyd Harris, DPM ’82 and Marcia R. HarrisRobert Hilbronner, DPM ’57 and Naomi HilbronnerMs. Selma HirshbergHarold A. Horowitz, DPM ’96 and Laurie Beth SchwartzRona W. Hyman, DPM ’45William C. Jones, DPM ’59Raffi H. Kadian, DPM ’88Marc A. Karpo, DPM ’82 and Bonni KarpoMs. Lynne G. Kauffman KayeJohn R. Klaus, DPM, CST ’69 ’75Harris L. Klear, DPM ’71 and Betty Gutman Klear, EDU ’69Steven J. Krongold, DPM ’77Ms. Carol J. KrouseRichard C. Kumins, DPM ’59Mr. Jason La RoccoCharles M. Langman, DPM ’87 and Laurie Jubelirer Langman,Esq. ’87

Laurie Jubelirer Langman, Esq., LAW ’87, LAW ’95Valentina G. Lauri and Robert J. LauriJoseph M. Leso, SCT ’75Samuel M. Liebman, Esq., LAW ’65William S. Long, DPM ’09Mr. Howard MarkowitzRaymond J. Mazer, DPM ’48 and Lynnette W. MazerMr. Robert E. McDivittMr. James McKennaKeith Mitchell, DPM ’79 and Lola M. MitchellEdward L. Murray, DPM ’78 and Rebecca MurrayDr. Martin Mussman and Lillian MussmanMr. Scott H. MustinDr. Kevin T. NaugleLaura OliverLinda OltmanLoretta J. OotenMr. Jacob Ostrow, PHR ’49 and Carol Rosen Ostrow, EDU ’53Steven E. Ostrow, Esq.Susan R. Paek, DPM ’01Helen Pearson, Ph.D.Samuel F. K. Quartey, DPM ’79 and Beatrice A. QuarteyMs. Selma RabinowitzHenry Redlus, DPM ’47 and Gertrude W. RedlusMatthew J. Regulski, DPM ’02 and Michelle RegulskiLawrence B. Richard, DPM ’83Kathleen Flaim Rickard, DPM ’96 and Christopher C. RickardThomas J. Rittenhouse, DPM ’56 and Joyce RittenhouseMarvin M. Sandler, DPM, CST ’48 ’54Anthony M. Scalpato, DPM ’81 and Debra F. ScalpatoMonica L. ScullonLinda K. ShankerMartin J. Snyder, DPM ’79John J. Solar, DPM ’82 and Leslie A. SolarJoan Tekula, DPM ’88 and Peter BogenDavid J. Unger, DPM ’59 and Lois B. UngerFrank J. Vetti, DPM ’81 and Denise M. VettiAndrew S. Vittorelli, DPM ’56Simon Young, DPM ’80Ms. Gloria ZacierkaStephen H. Zimmerman, DPM ’89

Please note that we made every effort to include all donors who made gifts, new pledges, or payments on existing pledges. If for some reason we have omitted your

name, please accept our sincerest apologies, and please contact us so that we may include you in the next issue.

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� hIGhlIGhT: lANI NAGORSkISTuDENT COuNCIl pRESIDENT� GRADuATION 2010

BY JULIE CLARKE

Lani Nagorski knew she wanted to be amedical professional since she was a child.Growing up, she watched her father practice

as a radiologist throughout the country as aphysician for the military. Although Lani and herthree brothers moved quite a bit as children, theywere instilled with a strong sense of the need forproper medical advocacy, and Lani saw firsthandhow rewarding and exciting it was to help peoplein need.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree in biomedical science and chemistry from TexasA&M University, Lani was ready to take the next step towards furthering her studiesand becoming an MD. There was just one small problem: she was unsure about whichfield she desired to study. After sharing her uncertainties with her father, he suggestedPodiatry as a specialty he saw as being particularly relevant and needed in today’ssociety. When TUSPM received a copy of Lani’s MCAT scores along with her wellrounded application, they contacted her and expressed their interest in having her jointhe class of 2012. “It just seemed like everything clicked,” said Lani, “everything cametogether and I knew this is what I wanted to do.”

Now into her third year at TUSPM, Lani is enjoying being able to practice at TUSPM’sclinics throughout the city of Philadelphia. She feels lucky to be gaining the valuableexperiences that can only come from working in a major city, such as the variety ofailments and the sheer volume of patients that are received daily. “You’d be surprisedat the things we see on a daily basis,” Lani said, “from gunshot wounds to diabeticulcers, there is such a range of challenging and valuable situations to handle.” She isalso learning effective methods of communicating with the hundreds of patients thatpass through the clinics each day. Lani stresses the importance of speaking to patientsin laymen’s terms and making sure that each individual has a thorough understandingof their particular condition and how to assist in the treatment, prevention, andmonitoring of it. “It’s easy to forget that not everyone knows what you’re talkingabout,” explains Lani, “It’s important to make sure that each patient leaves informed,without feeling overwhelmed.”

In terms of issues that Lani is passionate about, she is a strong advocate of propermedical care for military members and veterans, having both a veteran father and abrother who is currently enlisted and is scheduled to leave soon for Afghanistan. Shealso supports diabetic awareness after seeing first hand through her work in the clinicshow much the disease affects the lower extremities, involving herself in such activitiesas National Diabetes Day.

Lani looks forward to serving as Student Council President for the upcoming2010/2011 school year. As President, she hopes to rouse more involvement from allstudents, and encourage members of organizations to be active participants. “I want tomake sure everyone supports their clubs by regularly attending meetings and payingdues in a timely fashion,” said Lani, “if everyone can do this, it will contribute to afeeling of family.” She looks forward to creating a greater sense of cohesivenesswithin the entire TUSPM community, knowing that the success of any organization lieswithin its unity.

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� 2ND ANNuAl TuSpM AluMNI SEMINAR

The TUSPM Alumni Association has made strides in presenting a

current and interesting two-day seminar. At this time we invite you

to submit a proposal for lecture(s), topic(s) or speakers that you

may have an interest in. In addition, if you are willing to present at

the Alumni Association Seminar in 2011, we ask that you provide us

with the following information and send it via email to

alumni.seminar@temple.edu.

Name__________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Telephone # ____________________________________________________

Mobile # ______________________________________________________

E-mail ________________________________________________________

Lecture Title ____________________________________________________

Description of the Lecture ________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

And please attach your CV. We look forward to your input!

possibility of compatibility. Within forty-eight hours of entering the program, Dr.Schnitzer got a match from a twenty-eightyear old woman named Amanda inCincinnati, Ohio! Furthermore, thenetwork allowed Kim to realize that shewas a match for Amanda’s mother, Tanya,who also was in need of a kidney.

After further testing, the surgeries wereperformed on June 25th, 2009. Kim traveledto Cincinnati and Amanda to Philadelphia.Both of the operations were performedsimultaneously, while the operating roomsin both cities were in constant contact withone another via telephone.

On November 14, 2009, Dr. Schnitzer andKim flew to Cincinnati to meet Amandaand her mother. As soon as the two groupsmet, they embraced each other as instantfamily. For the rest of the afternoon, tearsand smiles were abundant.

Since his transplant, Dr. Schnitzer hasbecome a member of The National KidneyFoundation in Philadelphia and has spokenat the Gift of Life Donor Program about thedialysis-transplant experience. He willserve as the Podiatrist for the Kidney Walkand has vowed to be an advocate forpeople who are faced with the depressingsentiment of long donor lists and dialysis.He has described his philosophy as aneffort to give back. He has spoken aboutthe Pair-Donor Program, written apublished journal article about how kidneydisease affects the lower extremities, andhas been interviewed by a local newspaperabout his ordeal. Due to the story, severalpeople have contacted him for informationregarding transplants and the ways to dealwith dialysis and kidney disease. He hasreferred several people for evaluation. Dr.Schnitzer was the recipient of the 2010Gallery of Success Award in October of2010 for Temple University School ofPodiatric Medicine.

Kim has recently been named hero of theyear in Bucks County by the American RedCross and will receive citations from thelocal state senator and mayor. She is also tobe honored by Gift of Life Donor Program inPhiladelphia. Dr. Schnitzer describes her ashis angel and that there is good in the worldwhich transcends all of the bad things thatwe encounter daily.

The 2nd Annual TUSPM Alumni Seminar was held on October 2 and 3 and far surpassedthe expectations of the Alumni Board. Over $30,000.00 was raised for the AlumniAssociation Scholarship Fund and over 20 alumni of PCPM received their TempleUniversity Diploma at the first of several Diploma Ceremonies hosted by TUSPM.

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Left to right: Dr. Samuel Spadone, Dr. David Novicki, Dr. Richard Adler

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Become a mentor for TUSPM students!Apply to be a mentor through:

• Myowlspace.com• If you are a member, sign in. If not, create an account with myowlspace.com• Once signed in, click on “Online Community” on the top left• Click on “Mentor Directory” on the left hand side• Prospective mentors must fill out “Edit Personal Information”• To search fellow members, choose “Podiatrist” under the “Occupation” drop down menu

For questions regarding the program, contact Dr. Raymond DiPrimio atRDiprimio@tuspm.temple.edu

On Saturday, October 2nd, TUSPM participated in the AmericanDiabetes Association's annual Step Out: Walk to FightDiabetes. The Diabetes Awareness Club (DAC) planned andorganized activities and fundraisers to help get the word outabout diabetes. The first DAC lunch/lecture meeting inSeptember had the ADA walk managers as guest speakers,which brought along media coverage for Step Out.

The Diabetes Awareness Club also participated in DiabetesGetting Fit Event on Saturday, October 9th, which is a healthfair focusing on screening for diabetes and educating peoplewho already have been diagnosed with diabetes. The DAC isalso planning lunch/lecture meetings on various topics relatingto diabetes for October and November.

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DR. ADAM lANDSMAN,DpM ’90Source:http://www.podiatrym.com/index.cfm

The Cambridge Health Alliance,Cambridge, MA, has announced thatAdam Landsman, DPM, PhD has beenappointed to be the Chief of PodiatricSurgery, and will join Harry Schneider,DPM, who has been named as theDirector of Residency Training. TheCambridge Health Alliance, whichincludes The Cambridge Hospital,Whidden Hospital, and SomervilleHospital are affiliated with HarvardUniversity, School of Medicine, andoffers advanced podiatric surgicaltraining for six residents.

DR. MARquE AllEN, DpM ’95Source:http://www.courierpostonline.com

Dr. Marque Allen of San Antonioreceived the 2010 DistinguishedAlumnus Award from Rowan Universityon May 14. Allen is a partner in SportsMedicine Associates of San Antonio andis board certified in foot surgery andankle and reconstructive surgery by theAmerican Board of Podiatric Surgery. Heserves as the foot and ankle consultantfor the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, theWNBA’s San Antonio Silver Stars, theAHL’s San Antonio Rampage, theUniversity of Texas-San Antonio, TrinityUniversity and multiple high schoolsthroughout southern Texas.

DR. JAMES wAlSh, DpM ’80Source:http://shorenewstoday.com/index.php/ocean-city-mainmenu/ocean-city-general-news/2891--podiatrists-say-flip-flops-fall-flat-when-it-comes-to-foot-health.html

James Walsh, a Cape May Countypodiatrist, said he sees an influx of flip-flop-related problems every summer.“They create an imbalance,” he said,adding that the problem goes beyond the

flat bottom on the more cheaply madevarieties. “The prong between the toes isa problem if you’re in flip-flops all thetime. If you have an inclination towardsproblems with your arches, if you needsupport, than flip-flops are probably notyour best choice.” Walsh noted thatresearchers at Auburn University,studying the bio-mechanics of flip-flopuse compared to that of athletic shoes,found the distinct change of gait amongsandal-wearers puts strain on the arch,ankle, even the hips and lower back.Researchers noted that there is a largerangle in your ankle when wearing flip-flops.

DR. JAMES kuTChBACk,DpM ’01Source:http://woodlandsonline.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=37226

Internal Medicine Specialist Altaf Karim,M.D., Podiatrist James Kutchback, D.P.M.,Primary Care Sports Medicine SpecialistAlysia Robichau, M.D., EndocrinologistAnnie Thomas, M.D., and FamilyMedicine Specialists Jeffrey Sweeney,M.D. and Alfred Andrew Boyd IV, M.D.,have joined Memorial Hermann MedicalGroup on the campus of MemorialHermann the Woodlands Hospital. “Weare very pleased to have theseexceptional doctors join MemorialHermann Medical Group in TheWoodlands,” said Doug Ardoin, M.D.,physician-in-chief of Memorial HermannHealthcare System and president ofMemorial Hermann Medical Group.“They are a dynamic team with anestablished presence in The Woodlandsand we’re proud to include them amongthe physicians in our group.” Dr.Kutchback earned his DPM from TempleUniversity School of Podiatric Medicine.He completed his residency at NorthwestMedical Center in Margate, Florida,where he gained extensive experience infoot surgery and wound treatment. Dr.Kutchback is a board member of theTexas Podiatric Medical Foundation andthe President of the Harris County

Podiatric Medical Foundation. Dr.Kutchback specializes in foot and anklesurgery, reconstructive surgery, woundcare, trauma, Achilles tendon ruptures,arthritis, foot deformities and diabeticfoot care. Dr. Kutchback also educateshis patients on how to prevent issues byusing proper footwear and teachingpreventative measures for podiatrichealth.

DR. lEE SANDERS, DpM ’74Source: http://www.jvascsurg.org/article/S0741-5214(10)01323-6/abstract

Dr. Sanders was published in the Journalof Vascular Surgery and the Journal ofthe American Podiatric MedicalAssociation in September 2010. Thearticle is entitled, “History of the teamapproach to amputation prevention:Pioneers and milestones”, and wascoauthored with Drs. Jeffrey Robbins andMichael Edmonds. This historicalperspective highlights some of thepioneers, milestones, teams and systemchanges in the United States, UnitedKingdom and Europe, that have had amajor impact on management of thediabetic foot during the past 100years. The history of a team approach tomanagement of the diabetic footchronicles the rise of a new healthprofession, Podiatric Medicine andSurgery, as well as the emergence of thespecialty of vascular surgery

DR. ROBERT ChRISTMAN,DpM ’81has been elected Chair of the ACFAOMPodiatric Imaging Council.

DR. NAThAN B. ThOMAS,D.p.M. pOD ’93has been appointed by MontanaGovernor Brian Schweitzer to the state'sBoard of Medical Examiners. Dr.Thomas, who also serves as thepresident of the Montana PodiatricMedical Association, lives and practicesin Missoula, Montana.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2011THE BIG GAME AT THE

NEW COWBOYS STADIUMHere’s What You Get:

• 2 tickets to the big xlv game in arlington,tx• vip status as special guests of don tollefsonof espn, on game day• roundtrip airfare from philadelphia and 5 days/4 nights deluxe accommodations• all airport, hotel and stadium transfers• brunch on game day

Tickets: 1 for $25; 5 for $100

To Purchase Your Tickets• go to http://www.myowlspace.com/giving• click give now in middle of the page• choose school of podiatric medicine• then choose tuspm alumni association endowed scholarship fund

Drawing On December 23, 2010

Win an all expenses paidtrip to the biggest game

in pro football

All proceeds will benefit the TUSPM Alumni Association Scholarship fund

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENTOFFICE AT (215) 625-5249 OR ALUMNI.DRAWING@TEMPLE.EDU

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Claire M. Goodis-Sopenoff, DPM ’36

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John M. Zechman, DPM ’43

Charles J. Merna, DPM ’45

Arnold S. Singer, DPM ’46

Melvin R. Rosen, DPM ’48

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Albert Rose, DPM ’50

Leo A. Venice, DPM ’50

Louis Babins, DPM ’55

Harvey M. Kopelman, DPM ’57

Alvin J. Schutzbank, DPM ’57

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Mervyn I. Feldman, DPM ’67

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Thomas G. Maglietta, DPM ’72

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IN MEMORIAM

Contact Information

questions or concerns:

Giavanna IppolitoAssistant Director of Development

(215) 625-5249

Gippolito@tuspm.temple.edu

148 North 8th StreetPhiladelphia PA 19107

Alumni relations department (215) 625-5410

Website: http://podiatry.temple.edu/

In April, the Board of Trustees

for Temple University

approved the issuance of

TUSPM degrees to graduates

of the School when it was known as the

Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine

(PCPM.) For information on the procedure for

obtaining a Temple diploma, please contact

Giavanna Ippolito, Assistant Director

of Development at (215) 625-5249 or

Gippolito@tuspm.temple.edu

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs

148 North 8th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107-2496215.625.5410http://podiatry.temple.edu

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Alumni Association Board of Directors

Richard E. Adler, DPM ’77, President

Lorraine Bohanske-Possanza, DPM ’84

Sharmila Das-Wattley, DPM ’97, Secretary

Raymond R. DiPrimio, DPM ’60

Burton J. Katzen, DPM ’71

Jeffrey W. Keating, DPM ’77, Treasurer

Harris L. Klear, DPM ’71

Michael Litman, DPM ’71, Immediate Past President

Lani Nagorski, Student Council President

Zachary T. Ritter, DPM ’09

Jay Schnitzer, DPM ’71, Vice President

Clarence M. Stewart, DPM ’95

Richard G. Stuempfle, DPM ’55

George L. Yarnell, DPM ’69

Board of Visitors

Leonard S. Abrams, DPM

Richard E. Adler, DPM

Louis J. Altomari

J. Christopher Connor, DPM

Mary E. Crawford, DPM

Andrew J. Delgado, DPM

SuEllen Dercher

Anthony Gatti, DPM

Albert Giagnacova, DPM

Edwin S. Hart III, DPM

Michael Litman, DPM

Dominic Marano

Angelo S. Monaco, DPM

David C. Novicki, DPM

Richard Roccapriore, DPM

Robert A. Rovner, JD

Arthur H. Saxon

Harold D. Schoenhaus, DPM

Edwin Seave, JD

Eugene M. Smolens, D.P.M.

Doris Stelmach, DPM

Clarence Milton Stewart, DPM

Michael P. Williams, JD

Michael F. Zarro, D.P.M.

Florida Podiatric Medical AssociationOrlando, FLJanuary 19 – 21, 2011

New York Podiatric Medical AssociationNew York, NYJanuary 28 – 30, 2011

American College of Foot and Ankle SurgeonsFort Lauderdale, FLMarch 9 – 13, 2011

APMA Region III Atlantic CityMay 11 – 14, 2011

California Podiatric Medical AssociationAnaheim, CAJune 9 – 12, 2012

upCOMING EVENTSStop by our Alumni booth at these upcoming conferences

Community Outreachat Blue Cross and BlueShield (from left to right:Development intern Viola Olayinka, TUSPMstudent Priscilla Zinyemba,and Development internJulie Clarke)