Dr. Fred Slone has been an incredibly influential clinical educator for many years at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Several students from all classes have expressed their frustration and confusion given his sudden departure from the University. He has always led by example within his various endeavors at the College of Medicine including teaching physical diagnosis in the pre-clinical years and ACLS courses for third and fourth year medical students. He has also played an influential role at BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic where both students and patients have benefitted from his time and generosity. Through it all he has demonstrated his devotion to helping mold medical students to be well-trained capable clinicians who are knowledgeable and most of all compassionate. On March 2014, the USFCOM administration decided to not renew his contract to continue his various educational efforts at the University. It was a no-cause termination (no reasons or causes provided as to the decision), however his contract states he can be re-hired in a different position. By signing this petition, the students of USF Health Morsani COM are expressing their concern for the decision made regarding his position and in one united voice express their desire for the University to re-hire him in a different capacity so that we may continue to benefit from his devotion to our education. We plan on showing the University the overwhelming support via this petition so if you do comment, please be professional at all times. Thank you!
Dr. Slone is definitely an asset to the USF community. As a first year, he has spent hours teaching us the proper physical exam technique. He definitely helps us build the foundation to be the best physicians we can be.
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Rhonda Robeel
12 years ago
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Dr. Slone has been the epitome of an excellent educator. The fact that he is "gone" and USF MCOM still utilizes his presentations to teach students, speaks volumes to the fact that his role it pivotal to our medical education.
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James Mauro
12 years ago
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I was absolutely shocked to learn about Dr. Slone's firing. I cannot imagine him deserving anything other than praise and recognition as one of USF MMCOM's finest educators.
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Maxwell Sandager
12 years ago
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Dr. Slone is without a doubt one of the best teaching staff available at USF Morsani, and to simply let him go would be an obvious loss to the medical school, especially so with the recent departures of many other senior staff members.
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Edward Keshishian
12 years ago
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Dr. Slone is truly a caring physician and educator. His loss from USF MCOM would be detrimental to current and future medical students. His passion for medicine is evident and I learn the most from about patient care from his doctoring sessions. We need Dr. Slone!
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Chelsea Frost
12 years ago
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Dr. Slone has probably been the most supportive, caring, and best person that I have met and had the privilege of learning from while at USF MCOM. His sudden departure is distressing and confusing when he has been such a fundamental part of students' learning.
J
James Hybl
10 years ago
Dr. Slone is one of a kind, his experience and dedication to student learning is unsurpassed
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Lisa M. Reimer
12 years ago
Ironically, last Fall (2013) I remember thinking, "What would USF MCOM do without Dr. Slone? He is such a fantastic teacher AND clinician!" I wondered what we would do because I just didn't see how anyone could fill his shoes. I have learned so much from his teachings. I was surprised to learn that his contract was not renewed in the Spring (2014). Thank you, Dr. Slone, for being a truly great teacher.
Dr. Fred Slone has been an incredibly influential clinical educator for many years at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Several students from all classes have expressed their frustration and confusion given his sudden departure from the University. He has always led by example within his various endeavors at the College of Medicine including teaching physical diagnosis in the pre-clinical years and ACLS courses for third and fourth year medical students. He has also played an influential role at BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic where both students and patients have benefitted from his time and generosity. Through it all he has demonstrated his devotion to helping mold medical students to be well-trained capable clinicians who are knowledgeable and most of all compassionate. On March 2014, the USFCOM administration decided to not renew his contract to continue his various educational efforts at the University. It was a no-cause termination (no reasons or causes provided as to the decision), however his contract states he can be re-hired in a different position. By signing this petition, the students of USF Health Morsani COM are expressing their concern for the decision made regarding his position and in one united voice express their desire for the University to re-hire him in a different capacity so that we may continue to benefit from his devotion to our education. We plan on showing the University the overwhelming support via this petition so if you do comment, please be professional at all times. Thank you!
Dr. Slone is definitely an asset to the USF community. As a first year, he has spent hours teaching us the proper physical exam technique. He definitely helps us build the foundation to be the best physicians we can be.
R
Rhonda Robeel
12 years ago
Featured
Dr. Slone has been the epitome of an excellent educator. The fact that he is "gone" and USF MCOM still utilizes his presentations to teach students, speaks volumes to the fact that his role it pivotal to our medical education.
J
James Mauro
12 years ago
Featured
I was absolutely shocked to learn about Dr. Slone's firing. I cannot imagine him deserving anything other than praise and recognition as one of USF MMCOM's finest educators.
M
Maxwell Sandager
12 years ago
Featured
Dr. Slone is without a doubt one of the best teaching staff available at USF Morsani, and to simply let him go would be an obvious loss to the medical school, especially so with the recent departures of many other senior staff members.
E
Edward Keshishian
12 years ago
Featured
Dr. Slone is truly a caring physician and educator. His loss from USF MCOM would be detrimental to current and future medical students. His passion for medicine is evident and I learn the most from about patient care from his doctoring sessions. We need Dr. Slone!
C
Chelsea Frost
12 years ago
Featured
Dr. Slone has probably been the most supportive, caring, and best person that I have met and had the privilege of learning from while at USF MCOM. His sudden departure is distressing and confusing when he has been such a fundamental part of students' learning.
J
James Hybl
10 years ago
Dr. Slone is one of a kind, his experience and dedication to student learning is unsurpassed
L
Lisa M. Reimer
12 years ago
Ironically, last Fall (2013) I remember thinking, "What would USF MCOM do without Dr. Slone? He is such a fantastic teacher AND clinician!" I wondered what we would do because I just didn't see how anyone could fill his shoes. I have learned so much from his teachings. I was surprised to learn that his contract was not renewed in the Spring (2014). Thank you, Dr. Slone, for being a truly great teacher.
Dr. Slone is definitely an asset to the USF community. As a first year, he has spent hours teaching us the proper physical exam technique. He definitely helps us build the foundation to be the best physicians we can be.