Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,
It is with profound sadness that I share the loss of Geohaira Sosa, MD, who passed away in a tragic accident after recently starting her residency in psychiatry at UC Davis. Geo, as she was fondly known, was a beloved member of the Class of 2024. A leader in her class, Dr. Sosa served as the Mentorship Chair of the Latino Medical Student Association and as the Class of 2024’s Block Representative. She made connecting to the North Philadelphia community through service a priority throughout medical school, participating in community vaccination efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and volunteering with a number of programs in the Center for Urban Bioethics. Dr. Sosa left a lasting impression on all who knew her, and her loss is deeply felt by everyone who had the privilege of being part of her journey. Her co-interns at UC Davis have expressed how quickly she became a cherished friend and colleague. A fund has been established by the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry to support her family during this incredibly difficult time. To offer your condolences to Geo’s family, please use this link to share any photos, videos or memories, or express your sympathy. The memorial service for Dr. Sosa will be held on September 13, at 10 a.m. at Palms West Funeral Home in Royal Palm Beach, FL. We mourn the loss of a promising physician and an extraordinary person who had so much more to give. As we come to terms with this heartbreaking news, we extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Sosa’s family, friends and all who loved her. In moments like this, it is important to come together as a community to support one another. Let us honor Dr. Sosa’s memory by carrying forward the spirit of compassion, kindness and joy that she embodied in everything she did. We encourage students to seek available support services through the university’s Wellness Resource Center and Katz Counseling Services at 215-707-4088, through the Tuttleman Counseling Center, or visit the Tuttleman Counseling Services website. For faculty and staff members, our employee assistance program offers support and resources 24/7 online or call 1-888-267-8126. Employees and students can also contact Temple’s Psychological Services Center at psc@temple.edu, or 215-204-7100. More information can also be found on the portal at https://tuportal6.temple.edu/group/wellbeing. Dually employed TFP faculty can also access services through the Carebridge Employee Assistance Program (800-437-0911) or www.myliferesource.com, access code RBMNE. With deepest sympathy, Amy J. Goldberg, MD, FACS The Marjorie Joy Katz Dean Lewis Katz School of Medicine
