Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

03/17/2025

We’re lucky to be celebrating Match Day this week with 🍀 Students on our North Philadelphia and St. Luke's University Health Network’s campuses have worked hard to get to this big moment. Just a few days left to go!

If you can’t attend in person, tune in to the livestream on our YouTube channel at 11:45 AM on Friday, March 21. Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDEtlA1_pHw to watch.

03/16/2025

Remember to register for 's Reunion & Alumni Weekend 2025! Join us on May 16-18 for an unforgettable weekend with friends, classmates, faculty, and students.

Reunion & Alumni Weekend is open to all alumni and will honor reunion class years ending in 5 and 0.

Register now at https://lnkd.in/epyQJRKf

03/14/2025

In celebration of Black History Month, 7 individuals from , Temple Health, and Fox Chase Cancer Center were recognized with Health Equity Leadership and Social Justice Awards. Please join us in congratulating this year’s recipients! 👏

- Theresa Hopkins, SFW, BBA, Senior Clinic Manager, Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (Administration/Staff)
- Rose King, Lewis Katz School of Medicine (Administration/Staff)
- Lauren Rosenberg, MD (Faculty/Physician)
- Ifetayo Roundtree, MSN, RNC-NIC, IBCLC, PCHW, Registered Nurse, Infant Intensive Care Nursery, Temple University Hospital (Nursing)
- Sarah M. Gubara, MD '26, Lewis Katz School of Medicine (Medical Student)
- Min. Danielle Gilchrist, M. Div, Lead Palliative Care Chaplain, Temple University Health System (Other Health Professions)
- Maria M. Obuya, Clinical Research Coordinator, Thoracic, Fox Chase Cancer Center (Other Health Professions)

The awards recognize these individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to improving our community, and excellence in their respective fields.

03/13/2025

Match Day is almost here! Our fourth-year medical students will soon find out where they’ll begin their residencies, and you can be part of this milestone moment.

Support scholarships and student resources at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine with your gift today! Give at giving.temple.edu/givetomed

03/12/2025

This Patient Safety Awareness Week, congratulates Temple University Hospital on their 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™, which places them in the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. We applaud TUH's dedication to improving patient safety outcomes and providing exceptional care for all.

We are proud to share that Temple University Hospital, including our Main, Jeanes, Episcopal, and Northeastern campuses, has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient, placing us among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety.

This marks the second consecutive year Temple Health has earned this distinction.

“Thanks to the expertise and dedication of our teams across Temple Health, our patient safety outcomes keep improving,” said Abhinav Rastogi, President and CEO of Temple University Hospital and Executive Vice President of Temple Health. “These prestigious awards demonstrate Temple’s commitment to providing some of the finest care in the nation and achieving exceptional patient outcomes above all.”

Congratulations to our dedicated teams for making this achievement possible! https://bit.ly/3DCiL9w

03/10/2025

For Patricia Marsh, MD ’14, medicine has always been about more than just treating symptoms. It’s about breaking down barriers. After years of practicing as a family medicine physician, now she’s making patient care more accessible as the co-founder of Ask Me Your MD, Inc., a text-based platform designed to provide instant medical advice from board-certified physicians.

By Katz CommunicationsFeb. 26, 2025 Share on Socialshare on socialFacebookTwitterLinkedIn For Dr. Patricia Marsh, medicine has always been about more than just treating symptoms—it’s about communication, access, and breaking down barriers. But after years of practicing as a family medicine physi...

03/08/2025

Today and everyday we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women in medicine and beyond.

We honor the trailblazers who have paved the way and the future leaders who continue to inspire change.

Here’s to breaking barriers and shaping a healthier, more equitable world. ”

03/08/2025

“Writers, like doctors, understand that sensitivity and compassion are our assets – not our liabilities.”

Dr. Naomi Rosenberg, Assistant Dean for Narrative Medicine and Health Humanities at The Lewis Katz School of Medicine, and Liz Moore, New York Times best-selling author and director of Temple University’s MFA program, kicked off the first event in our Life in Medicine Speaker Series. Read highlights from their insightful conversation about medicine and storytelling at the link below.

By Katz CommunicationsFeb. 27, 2025 Share on Socialshare on socialFacebookTwitterLinkedIn As Dr. Naomi Rosenberg opened the first event in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (Katz)’s Life in Medicine Speaker Series on January 30, she shared that “writers, like doctors, understand that sensitivity...

03/06/2025

faculty and staff gathered to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day this week! In addition to chair massages and a visit from a few furry friends, they enjoyed refreshments and the opportunity to share messages of appreciation for their colleagues.

We are so proud of our outstanding employees and all that they do to support our students and our institution. They are an invaluable part of our community, and we deeply appreciate all of their hard work and dedication.

03/05/2025

Registration for 's Reunion & Alumni Weekend 2025 is now open! Mark your calendars for May 16-18 for an unforgettable weekend with friends, classmates, faculty, and students.

Reunion & Alumni Weekend is open to all Temple Med alumni and will honor reunion class years ending in 5 and 0.

Register now at https://alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alumni/16/interior_1col_breadcrumb_nav_nosocial.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=14886

03/04/2025

Registration is open for the next event in the Narrative Medicine Program’s “Life in Medicine” speaker series! You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation with Hakim Bellamy on Monday, March 24 at 5 PM.

Register at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=74FucSK1c0SOMRC9Asz25e6JTBUsKbVFm1M-_BcFQLlUQ1VDOE80MklaSjFNTU5YS0QzQTNJNUw0Ry4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawI0Ag5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcbuA9HW3cMsUwzvFaIhdSgc8RxOXaL4R66Y5MQ440lX0hiUdjXJ4yg9RQ_aem_eRPwV0FtXhQzhGSYnaaBFw

This event is presented in collaboration with the Katz North Philadelphia Chapter of the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) and the Temple University Hospital Community Advisory Council.

03/03/2025

Join Temple Health, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and in raising awareness for !

Throughout March, our faculty, staff, and students will be educating community members about colorectal cancer prevention and treatment in honor of . Events include free FIT test distribution, colonoscopy scheduling, and a walk-thru of a giant inflatable colon.

Colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable. Help spread this important message by attending and promoting these events!

02/28/2025

Throughout February, the medical students of SNMA hosted several events in celebration of .

They started the month with a Hip Hop Dance Workshop and a community service event with Chosen 300 Ministries.

Then, during the “The Origins and Impacts of a Professionalized Field” physician panel and reception earlier this week, students had the opportunity to learn from and connect with Lewis Katz School of Medicine alumni and faculty who are championing inclusion in medicine today.

At a Diversity Dialogue session yesterday, SNMA members facilitated a discussion focused on "Hope, Healing, and Health Equity: Conversations on Black Maternal Mortality." They led their peers in thought-provoking conversations and encouraged participation, critical thinking, and the sharing of ideas.

We are proud of the SNMA students for creating interactive, collaborative, and supportive environments for open dialogue. Thank you for all your hard work to make these events possible for our community!

02/27/2025

is expanding! We’re excited to announce that Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and WellSpan Health have finalized an agreement to establish a second regional medical school campus in York County, Pennsylvania!

The new campus, located at 3350 Whiteford Road in East York, will welcome its first class of approximately 40 students in August 2027. Students will benefit from world-class education at Katz and clinical training at WellSpan York Hospital and other WellSpan facilities across the region.

“This affiliation marks an exciting step forward in broadening medical education opportunities for students while strengthening the physician pipeline for Pennsylvania,” said Amy J. Goldberg, MD, FACS, The Marjorie Joy Katz Dean. “Through our partnership with WellSpan Health, we are building a strong foundation for the future of healthcare.”

We look forward to celebrating the opening of the York campus with a special event later this spring—stay tuned for details!

Read the announcement at https://news.temple.edu/news/2025-02-27/temple-and-wellspan-formalize-agreement-open-campus-york

02/25/2025

Save the date for the next event in ’s Narrative Medicine Program’s “Life in Medicine” speaker series. Students, faculty, residents, and fellows are invited to explore the intersection between healthcare and storytelling during a conversation with Hakim Bellamy ✍️ 🩺

Philadelphia native Hakim Bellamy is an Award-winning author, actor and educator. He was Albuquerque’s Inaugural Poet Laureate from 2012-2014.

This event is in collaboration with the Katz North Philadelphia Chapter of the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) and the Temple University Hospital Community Advisory Council. It will take place on Monday, March 24 at 5 PM in the Wendy and Solomon Luo MD Auditorium. Register at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=74FucSK1c0SOMRC9Asz25e6JTBUsKbVFm1M-_BcFQLlUQ1VDOE80MklaSjFNTU5YS0QzQTNJNUw0Ry4u

02/24/2025

Groundbreaking ophthalmologist Dr. Patricia Bath has helped millions of people see more clearly. Dr. Jessica James, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Pediatric Clerkship Director for the PA Program, shares an interesting fact about this Black pioneer in medicine.

02/22/2025

This Black History Month, we reflect upon the legacy of Agnes Berry Montier, the first Black woman to earn a medical degree from Temple. Graduating with high honors in 1912, Montier personified perseverance when deciding to become a doctor during a time when Black people were excluded from many institutions of higher learning. She continued to practice medicine and serve her community for 50 years.

Read her full story at the link below ⬇️

At a time when Black people were excluded from many institutions of higher learning, Agnes Berry Montier personified perseverance when deciding to become a doctor. In 1900, there were four medical schools in Philadelphia (Jefferson, Hahnemann, University of Pennsylvania and Women’s Medical College...

02/19/2025

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the contributions and legacy of Black pioneers in medicine. Dr. Menachem Leasy, Interim Chair of Family and Community Medicine at Temple Health and Associate Professor at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, shares why Dr. James McCune Smith inspires him.