Duke University School of Medicine - Aesculapian Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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PH TSI CAL THERAPY Physical Therapy became available to patients soon after the opening of Duke Hospital. In 1943 due to the increased demand for such treatment and personnel, Duke Hospital and Medical School, in cooperation with the W0man's College established an accredited nine months' course in Physical Therapy for properly quali- fied men and women college graduates. Dr. Frank W. Clippinger is Chairman of the Physical Therapy Ad- visory Committee and Miss Helen Kaiser is the Director of Physical Therapy. To date, 225 students have suc- cessfully completed the course. Two programs are now available to our students. The Graduate Program is a two-year course leading to a Master of Arts Degree in Anatomy or Physiology and a Certihcate in Physical Therapy. The Certificate Program is a fifteen-month course following graduation from an accredited college and leads to a Certificate in Physical Therapy. The Department employs I9 physical therapists and one research associate from a foreign country. Patients are referred from all the major services and the ma- jority of minor ones. The Department treats over 100 patients daily, the greatest numbers come from the De- partments of Medicine and Obstetrics. These are fol- lowed in close succession by Pediatrics, Neuro-Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Psychiatry. Liaisons with each service keep the doctor, patient, and physical therapist in close contact. Miss KA1sER The most recent expansion of the Department's services has been to provide physical therapy in the home to patients in Durham County. Three physical therapists working through the Duke University Medical Center and the Durham County Health Department visit pa- tients referred by the Medical Center as well as local doctors. The Department occupies approximately 5,000 square feet in its new and adequate quarters in Room 045 and O42 on the ground floor of the Hospital and is well furnished with customary and recent equipment, in- cluding a therapeutic pool and an activities of daily liv- ing room, as well as a class or conference room. HELEN L. KA1sER, R.P.T. Director of Physzkal Therapy twenty-eight

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PREVE TIVE MEDICIN ln 1963 the Duke University School of Medicine established a formal Department of Preventive Medicine. The initial objective of the department will be to strengthen and broaden the teaching program. The lecture course will give careful attention to those funda- mental and applied contributions of scientists and educa- tors which provided the basis for the phenomenal health achievements of contemporary preventive medicine. The course will also blend the pertinent segmented knowl- edge of medical science specialties which in concert seek to attain the ultimate in Preventive Medicine-the main- tenance of the individual's health. A formal and applied community health experience in this and Central American countries, will be available for a limited numher of students. This program, in addition to broadening the students' medical and cultural perspectives, will enhance understanding of the phy- sicians' role in the community and emphasize the med- ical profession's vital responsibility in aiding development of emerging nations. Projected departmental plans will provide oppor- tunities for those students interested in fortifying their basic education for training as a specialist in family medicine. WM. J. DEMAMA, M.D. Professor of Prezfcntizfe Medzdne DR. SAUTH Cf2olIi7'77ZLlI'1 of the Department DR. DEM.ARI.4 DR. PERSONS lufenly-560611 MR. KNIGHT

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DIETETICS M1ss TATE The Dietetic Department at Duke University Med- ical Center is the second largest department in the hos- pital. Our objectives are to give outstanding service to patients and personnel, to teach, and to participate in research. It is our hope through the dietetic internship to help H11 the increasing need for dietitions and to offer leadership in preparing dietitians for the future. The approved Dietetic Internship program at Duke University Medical Center is one of 50 in the country and one of three in the Southeast. The candidates for admission must have a bachelor's degree from an ac- credited college or university with a major in Foods and Nutrition or Institution Administration. During the twelve months of post baccalaureate work, the interns have class instruction from the Dietetics, Medical and Para-Medical staff. They are given the opportunity to apply the principles of dietetics to administrative and normal and therapeutic dietetics. Their scientific and technical knowledge is practiced under the guidance and supervision of a selected, professionally qualified staff. Team effort and experience is gained in the areas of Out-patient Department and Patient Food Service, re- search areas, teaching, food production, management, and other learning experiences as conferences, patient contact and rounds. With the satisfactory completion of the dietetic in- ternship, the intern is eligible for membership in The American Dietetic Association. DOROTHY E. TATE, M.S. Director of Dietetics' twenty-nine . M 5 sim H T -5 l - . 4 .lm Q A f' aaaaa 4 rl