Class of 2019

Orientation Schedule

Day 1, Monday, August 3rd: Welcome to Medical School

All events are in the Wendy and Solomon Luo, MD Auditorium (MERB 105) unless otherwise specified.

8:00-8:30
8:30-9:10
9:15-9:30

Check In
Melt the Ice with a Hot Breakfast (MERB 217/219)
Deans Welcome
Larry R. Kaiser, MD; Senior Executive Vice President for Health Affairs; Dean, Temple University School of
Medicine; President and Chief Executive Officer, Temple University Health System

9:30-9:45

Executive Deans Welcome

Arthur M. Feldman, MD, PhD; Executive Dean, Temple University School of Medicine; Chief Academic Officer,
Temple University Health System

9:45-9:55

Orientation: Overview and Context

Kristen Salava, MS 18; Andrew Esposito, MS 18; Holly Turula, MS 18; Mariah Presbery, MS 18

9:55-10:05

Welcome to Temple and to Medicine

Jacob Ufberg, MD, Assistant Dean for Admissions; Professor and Residency Director, Emergency Medicine

10:05-10:30

A Day in the Life

Kathleen Reeves, MD; Senior Associate Dean, Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Professor, Clinical
Pediatrics

10:30-10:45
10:45-11:00

Break
Introduction to Student and Academic Support Services
Gerald Sterling, PhD; Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Professor of Pharmacology
Kathleen Reeves, MD; Douglas Reifler, MD, Associate Dean for Student Affairs

11:00-11:45

Overview of MD Curriculum and Pathway to Residency

Gerald Sterling, PhD; Alisa Peet, MD, 00; Associate Dean for Clinical Education; Associate Professor of Clinical
Medicine; Director, Medicine Clerkship

11:45-12:00

Welcome from the Student Body

Adys Mendizabal, MS16, Student Body President; Jordan Malenke, MS16, Student Body Vice President; Mike
Tzeng, MS17, Student Body Treasurer; David Ianacone, MS18, Student Body Secretary; Jonathan Hunt, MS18,
Student Body Webmaster; Jonathan Ragheb, MS17, Community Service Committee Coordinator

12:00-1:00
1:00-4:00

Lunch (MERB 217/219)

Red Tape Express

TU ID Photos
SFC Tour
PPD (SFC Lobby)
Hospital Tour, Scrub Machine Information
White Coats, White Coat Tickets, Phillies Tickets, Financial Aid Questions, Child Abuse Clearance Forms,
Health Insurance (MERB 317)
MERB/Sim Center Tour

4:00-5:30

Welcome Reception (Maurice J. Stone, MD Commons)

Meet and interact with faculty from TUSM. Light refreshments will be provided.

6:30-10:30

BBQ and Pool Party at Summit Park

Bus departs from MERB at 6:00 PM to Summit Park, leaves from Summit Park at 10:30 PM for return trip. Drop
off at MERB and City Hall. Bring Drivers License, Temple ID, change of clothes, swimsuit and towel.
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Directory/ Contact Info:

In order to look up student, faculty or staff contact information, please visit the
Cherry & White Directory
(
directory.temple.edu)

Quick Guide to the Health Sciences Center (see map included in your folder)
HSC:
Health Sciences Center

The School of Medicine, the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, the School of Pharmacy, the College of Health Professions, Temple
University Hospital, and the Student Faculty Center are located at the Temple Health Sciences Center.

MERB
: Medicine Education and Research Building

The Medicine Education and Research Building (MERB) is the main medical school building containing classrooms, study/meeting rooms,
the library, and a music room. The upper floors contain research laboratories, the anatomy lab, as well as faculty and department offices.

SFC
: Student Faculty Center

The Student Faculty Center (SFC) is a multi-purpose conference and recreational facility accommodating events, meetings, conferences, a
variety of recreational services (gym, exercise rooms, pool and ping pong tables), the bookstore, student health and financial services. The
SFC office offers discounted tickets for sports games, ski trips, shows, and more throughout the year.

TUH:
Temple University Hospital

You will often hear stories and learn about your future interactions with patients across the street at the Temple University Hospital.
During your first two years, you will be shadowing your preceptor and meeting patients there as part of the doctoring course. During your
last two years, much of your training will take place here during rotations.

Temple Dining Locations

MERB Food Court:
Einstein Bros Bagels, Phila Bowl, Sushi, Pizza

Einstein Bros Bagels (in the MERB cafeteria) sells coffee for $1 if you use your own thermos!
Anything you purchase from the MERB Cafeteria or the Hospital cafeteria is tax-free if you use Diamond Dollars
Look out for breakfast and lunch combos; offered at a much lower price than a-la-carte items

Temple Hospital Cafeteria

Many students buy breakfast and lunch at the hospital cafeteria, located in the lower level (basement) of the Hospital. There are hot food
options, a sandwich bar, a salad bar, dessert, and coffee. Prices are lower here than in the MERB cafeteria.

Shriners Hospital Cafeteria

Located on the 6th floor of Shriners Hospital for Children, accepts cash only.

Boyer Pavilion
Located on Broad Street directly across the street from MERB; great sandwiches and wraps.

Restaurants & Food Carts

Subway, Dunkin Donuts, Saffron Indian Restaurant, Philly Pretzel Co., and more restaurants are located a few blocks away from MERB.
Food carts are available across the street from the SFC.

Class of 2019
Orientation Schedule

Day 2, Tuesday, August 4th: Nuts and Bolts of TUSM

All events are in the Wendy and Solomon Luo, MD Auditorium (MERB 105) unless otherwise specified.

8:00-8:30
8:30-8:40

Breakfast
Overview of Day 2/TUSM Student-Faculty Handbook Highlights
Orientation Coordinators

8:40-9:10

Technology for Medical Students

Tom Fanrak, MEd, Assistant Director of Educational Technology; Steve Dachert, MS18

9:10-9:45

Introduction to the Library

Barbara Kuchan, MS, Director of Health Sciences Library

9:45-10:15

Financial Aid/Budgeting
Joanne Handler, BA, Financial Coordinator

10:15-10:30
10:30-10:40

Break
HIPAA Training
Kathleen Reeves, MD

10:40-10:50

Infection Control
Kathleen Reeves, MD

10:50-11:10

Welcome from Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Kathleen Reeves, MD; Melanie Cosby, PhD, Associate Director, Diversity and Inclusion

11:10-11:20

Introduction to Book Discussion

Gabriela Ross, MS18; Hephsie Loeb, MS17

11:20-12:35
12:35-1:05

Book Discussion/Lunch (MERB 217/219/317/319)

Reflection: Understanding Patient Populations
Mary Wirshup, MD; Vice President of Medical Affairs, Community Volunteers in Medicine

1:05-1:30

Well-Being: The Path to Success in Medical School

Manish Garg, MD; Associate Professor, Clinical Emergency Medicine; Senior Associate Residency Program
Director

1:30-2:30

Resources to Ensure Student Health and Well-Being

Dianne Butera, MSW, Director of Student Affairs; William Heran, PhD, LCSW, Center for Professional
Development; Dorrit Sterner, MD, Student Health; Aaron Spector, Director of Disability Resources and Services;
Peter DeMaria, Jr, MD, Coordinator of Psychiatric Services, Tuttleman Counseling Services, Clinical Associate
Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

2:30-3:15

Security
and Safety

Denise Wilhelm, Captain, Temple University Police Department; Donna Gray, Special Services Coordinator,
Temple University Police Department

3:15-3:30

The TUSM Family with

Derrick Russell

Derrick Russell; Circulation Clerk, Library Services

7:30

Doctoring Social
Get to know your classmates and meet upper years in your doctoring group, then join up with the entire class for
a combined social afterward! Visit Orientation Website for details.

Campus Safety Services

Walking Escort Program

To request a walking escort:
Call
215-777-9255
from a cell phone
Call
8-WALK (8-9255)
from a campus phone
Escort service is available daily from 4:00 PM-6:00 AM
Security Bike Officers provide escort services and maintain communication with Temple Police

Class of 2019
Orientation Schedule

Day 3, Wednesday, August 5th: Introduction to the Profession of Medicine

All events are in the Wendy and Solomon Luo, MD Auditorium (MERB 105) unless otherwise specified.

8:00-8:25
8:25-8:30

Breakfast
Overview of Day 3
Orientation Coordinators

8:30-8:40

Introduction to a Clinical Education

Alisa Peet, MD

8:40-9:15

Introduction to the Patient Encounter

Lawrence Kaplan, MD, Associate Dean of Inter-Professional Education
; Michael Curtis, BA, Standardized Patient
Program Specialist; Vic Traynor, Patient

9:15-10:15

Case Presentation
Ellen Tedaldi, MD; Professor of Medicine, Director of HIV Program

10:15-11:00

Introduction to Colleges and Doctoring 101

David Karras, MD; Professor and Associate Chairperson, Department of Emergency Medicine; Course Director,
Doctoring

11:00-11:10
11:10-12:00

Break
TV Clips: Doctor/Patient Relationship
Mary Kraemer, MD; Associate Professor of Medicine

12:00-1:00
1:00-1:45
1:45-2:15

Lunch/Clips Discussion (MERB 217/219/317/319)

Professionalism
Kathleen Reeves, MD; Alisa Peet, MD;
Douglas Reifler, MD

Honor Board

Anup Bhattacharya, MS18; Aditya Das, MS18; Honor Board Co-Chairs

2:15-2:30

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Michael DellaVecchia, MD, President Elect

2:30-3:00

Temple and
Philadelphia

Andrew Esposito, MS18

3:00-3:30
3:30-3:40
3:40-5:30

Student Insights Panel

Joe Rinaldi, MS18;
Cara Piccoli, MS18; Sainabou Jallow, MS18; Graeme Williams, MS17; Dumi Presuma, MS17;

Neha Vijayvargiya
MS16;

Andrew Bromley, MS16

Welcome from the Alumni Association

Jessica Lista, Director of Alumni Relations, Temple Health

Student Government Association BBQ (Medible Learning Garden)

A chance to meet and socialize with upper year students in a relaxed environment.

7:00

Phillies Game!
Sponsored by the Alumni Association of Temple University School of Medicine
See back for directions to Citizens Bank Park

Doctoring College Directors

Charles Saunders College
Director: David Leh, M.D.
W. Wayne Babcock College
Director: Amy Goldberg, M.D.
William M. Parkinson College
Director: Denise Salerno, M.D.
Thomas M. Durant College
Director: Stephen Permut, M.D.
Dawn B. Marks College
Director: Anu Paranjape, M.D.
Sol Sherry College
Director: Karen Lin, M.D.
Waldo Nelson College
Director: Michael Delvecchio, M.D.

Directions to Citizens Bank Park for Phillies Game

SEPTA's Broad Street Line is the absolute best route to all the events at Citizens Bank Park. AT&T Station is
located at Broad & Pattison - a short walk (about 7 minutes) to Citizens Bank Park.

Philly Resources
Please visit Orientation Blog!

Class of 2019
Orientation Schedule

Day 4, Thursday, August 6th: An Introduction to First Year Curriculum

All events are in the Wendy and Solomon Luo, MD Auditorium (MERB 105) unless otherwise specified.

7:30-8:30

PPD Readings/Check In
PPD Readings in MERB 119D

8:00-8:35
8:35-8:40

Breakfast
Overview of Day 4
Orientation Coordinators

8:40-9:05

Overview of Year One Curriculum

Gerald Sterling, PhD

9:05-9:25

Introduction to Block One

Brett Oxberry, PhD; Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology; Block Director, Anatomy

9:25-9:50

Your Cadaver is Your First Patient

Brett Oxberry, PhD

9:50-10:00
10:00-10:30

Break
Bloodborne Pathogen Training
Kisha Grady, MS, Senior Industrial Hygienist/Health Physicist, Environmental Health and Radiation Safety

10:30-11:00

Nosce te ipsum: Professional Perspective and Gross Anatomy

Douglas Reifler, MD

11:00-11:15

Studying in Medical School

Alisa Peet, MD; Dianne Butera, MSW

11:15-1:15

Preparation for Anatomy/Lunch/Electronic Exams (217/219; 305)

Lunch with Lab Group (MERB 217/219)
Visit Anatomy Lab, Locate Lab Locker, Receive Personal Protective Equipment (4th
floor)
Complete orientation evaluation (MERB 305)

1:15-1:50

Introduction to Community Engagement in Philadelphia (MERB 305)

Center for Bioethics, Urban Health, and Policy (CBUHP): Kathleen Reeves, MD, Director; Marla Davis-Bellamy, JD,
MGA, Director of Philadelphia CeaseFire
;
Nora Jones, PhD, Assistant Professor of Bioethics;
Norma

Alicea-Alvarez, DNP, PNP-BC, Director of Community Engagement, Assistant Professor, CBUHP

1:50-4:00

Community Engagement Activity

Interact with community members and learn about local community establishments by participating in a wide
range of activities organized by Bridging the Gaps and our Student Organizations (see back page).

Temple Medical Student Organizations

Below is a list of student organizations at Temple Med. Many of these student organizations are involved with local
community organizations which you may visit during the community engagement event on Thursday afternoon.
There will be a Student Resources Fair on the afternoon of
Monday, August 17th
from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm where you
can learn more about each organization and sign up if you are interested.

Enrichment Student Community Service

Groups
Groups
Book Club
Integrative Medicine
Interest Group
Students Engaging in Health
Policy
Students for a National
Health Policy
Temple Arts Group
Temple Cricket Club

Temple Med Soccer

BIG Friends
Global Medical Brigades
Habitat for Humanity
Help Energize and Rebuild
Ourselves Temple
Volunteers
International Health
Organization
Medible Learning Garden
Medical Entrepreneurship,
Design, and Innovation
Collaborative
Prevention Point
Puentes de Salud
Science in Philly Schools
Temple Emergency Action
Corp (TEAC)

Specialty Interest
Groups
Anesthesiology Interest
Group

Student
Associations

Babcock Surgical Society

Careers in Military
Medicine Interest Group

Al-Shifaa
American Medical
Association
American Medical Student
Association

Dermatology Interest
Group
Emergency Medicine
Interest Group
Family Medicine Interest
Group

American Medical
Women's Association
American Physician
Scientists Association
Asian Pacific Medical
Student Association

Internal Medicine Interest

Group
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Interest Group
Ophthalmology Interest
Group

Catholic Medical Student

Association
Christian Medical and
Dental Association

Jewish Student Union

Latino Medical Student
Orthopedic Interest Group
Association
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transsexual People in
Pediatrics Interest Group
Medicine and Allies
Psychiatric Student Interest
Medical Student for
Group
Choice
South Asian Health
Radiology Interest Group
Student Association
Student Interest Group in Student National Medical
Neurology
Association

Class of 2019
Orientation Schedule

Day 5, Friday, August 7th: White Coat Ceremony

The ceremony will take place at the Temple Performing Arts Center on
Main Campus.
Dont forget your White Coat and Tickets!
Dress is
business professional
(no jackets required, since you will be coated with your white coat).
If Driving: Free parking provided for event at Liacouras Garage (15th between Cecil B. Moore & Montgomery)
If Taking Public Transportation (SEPTA): Broad Street Line local to Cecil B. Moore stop, then walk to the
Temple Performing Arts Center 1 block away (on the East side of Broad).
See Map on Back.

Student Arrival
9:00 AM
Temple Performing Arts Center on Main Campus
1837 North Broad Street

White Coat Ceremony

10:00 AM (doors open at 9:30 AM for guests)
Temple Performing Arts Center on Main Campus
1837 North Broad Street

Reception
Immediately following Ceremony
Mitten Hall, Great Court (next door to Performing Arts Center)
1913 North Broad Street

Main Campus Map

for White Coat Ceremony and Reception

35. Mitten Hall (Diamond Club)

54. Temple Performing Arts Center

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