Below are excerpts taken from various letters of recommendation.  Prior to attending Jefferson, I graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a 3.82 GPA from Johns Hopkins University (click here to see transcript) and graduated in the top 3% of my class at Cherry Hill East High School.

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“I believe [Dr. Datto]’s work ethic, altruism, motivation, and leadership skills are key characteristics that will ultimately lead to his continued success….I would have no reservation in saying that I strongly believe he will continue to make significant contributions to humanity through his work.”

- Mathew During M.D. Ph.D. (click here to see letter)

“…If there is any sort of reward or commendation for [those] who
exemplify what being affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University means,
I would like to nominate [Dr.Datto] to receive it.”

-Mrs. Susan Mbai, former patient (click here to see letter)

“…[Dr. Datto] is polite, courteous, and conscientious; a young man of high moral standards and unquestionable character….”

- Robert J. Mellow,Senator (click here to see letter)

"outstanding scholar, honors graduate, Phi Beta Kappa, and National Dean's List student, Jeff has impressed me with both his scholarship and well rounded personality...."

- Mr. Phillip P. Condron (click here to see letter)

“Very reliable and great attitude towards hard work.”

- Philip Wolfsen M.D. 

"I got to know Jeff as an individual who has a caring and compassionate attitude and someone who clearly enjoys interacting with patients on an ongoing basis..."

-Mathew Burday, D.O. (click here to see letter)

"I came to know Jeffrey through his performance on this rotation as well as during informal discussions regarding spinal cord physiology and pharmacology. These topics are interests of my own and overlap with Jeffrey's thesis topic.  I was impressed with his sharp and inquisitive mind.  He demonstrated a good depth of anesthesiology knowledge, good technical facility, and noteworthy sensitivity and compassion towards surgical patients. He also showed great determination with technical procedures. Such determination has undoubtedly served him well with his scientific efforts to date and will continue to serve him in the future.  He was indeed a pleasure to have on my team..."

-Kevin Gingrich, M.D. (click here to see letter)

“very conscientious and compassionate…tremendous dedication to patients”

- Jen Carr, M.D.  

“[Dr. Datto] is committed to learning and improving his skills”

- Kristin Desimone, M.D.  

"Dr. Datto performed quite well in virtually all course-related endeavors. His clinical skills in general and physical examination skills in specific are quite above the mean relative to his colleagues. In addition, he communicates· well with patients and colleagues. Indeed, he was a pleasure with whom to work and mentor..."

- Dale Berg, M.D. (click here to see letter)

“[Dr. Datto]- very involved and active in providing patient care. He was very knowledgeable of the basis of anesthesia and eager to learn as much as possible”

- Larry Kim, M.D.  

“[Dr. Datto] has shown a strong determination to stay focused on the potential clinical relevance of his research. I consider him to be one of the most qualified individuals to establish a transitional research program.”

- Gaetano Romano, Ph.D. (click here to see letter)

“[Dr. Datto] is always willing to learn, dependable, with genuine concern for his patients.”

- Ritu Bagua, M.D 

“…Dr. Datto is an Outstanding individual who possess the highest moral and ethical standards…”

- Joseph M. McDade, Congressman 

“If it wasn’t for [Dr. Datto]. I may not have graduated…”

- Ms. Cherina Williams, former student 

“During my stay at Jefferson, [Dr. Datto] was assigned to my medical team. His bedside manner was beyond phenomenal; he showed compassion and considered my physical and mental state when relaying information to me. If there is an sort of reward or commendation for [those] who exemplify what being affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University means, I would like to nominate him to receive it.”

- Mrs. Susan Mbai, former patient (click here to see letter)

more to come…