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Story 1: A "Fresh Start" to summer:  New program offers personalized physician-assisted approach to losing weight   READ MORE>>

Physicians Sharon Herring (left) and Stephanie Ward will counsel "Fresh Start" participants on nutrition, portion sizes and how to make healthy foods taste just as good as less nutritious choices, which are typically high in calories and fat. Photo by Ryan Brandenberg, Temple University

Physicians Sharon Herring (left) and Stephanie Ward will counsel "Fresh Start" participants on nutrition, portion sizes and how to make healthy foods taste just as good as less nutritious choices, which are typically high in calories and fat. Photo by Ryan Brandenberg, Temple University

 

 

Story 2: Congratulations Class of 2009!   READ MORE>>

Congratulation Class of 2009!

Commencement for the Temple University School of Medicine Class of 2009, held on May 22, 2009 at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, recognized the achievements of 161 students who earned the doctor of medicine degree; two who earned a dual doctor of medicine and doctor of philosophy degree; 16 who earned the doctor of philosophy degree; and two who earned the master of science degree.

 

 

Story 3: A legacy for the community:  Graduating med students leave behind a special gift for future doctors and North Philadelphia   READ MORE>>

Medical school graduates Brad Hayward and Amy Ost are leaving something of a legacy at the School of Medicine: the Center for Urban Bioethics and Medical Humanities, which will train future doctors to delve deeper into their patients' lives, and will also offer interdisciplinary research opportunities. Photo by Ryan Brandenberg, Temple University

Medical school graduates Brad Hayward and Amy Ost are leaving something of a legacy at the School of Medicine: the Center for Urban Bioethics and Medical Humanities, which will train future doctors to delve deeper into their patients' lives, and will also offer interdisciplinary research opportunities. Photo by Ryan Brandenberg, Temple University

 

 

Story 4: Medicine and marijuana:  Marijuana chemical may slow multiple sclerosis   READ MORE>>

Doina Ganea, PhD and Ron F. Tuma, PhD. Photo by Virginia Sheaffer, Temple University School of Medicine

Doina Ganea, PhD and Ron F. Tuma, PhD. Photo by Virginia Sheaffer, Temple University School of Medicine