SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Iatros Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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R. KEITH WATERHOUSE, Professor and Chief of Urology at both the University and Kings County Hospitals, is a distinctive figure whether in vested suit or surgical greens Qand always with a crisp English accentj. Feeling he has had strikingly little contact with medical students, he has invested considerable time and effort in increasing his associations, and is one of the very few Chiefs who meets with and personally lectures to his students several hours per week. Convinced that the senior student at Downstate has an excellent attitude and is genuinely interested in the patient, Dr. Waterhouse foresees con- tinued improvement in medical training as the amount of student-patient contact increases. In this respect, he feels the new University hospital will serve as a extremely valuable future aid to better medical education. Married, with a large family, Dr. Waterhouse is happiest when caring for his patients, firmly believing the future of medicine remains de- pendent on the sincere doctor-patient relation- ship. IRWIN M. MURRY, Associate Professor of Anatomy, is known to all of us as an excellent lecturer, experienced teacher, and interested friend. Sensitive to the problems arising during transition from undergraduate college to medical school, he offered much guidance and encourage- ment to us during our difficult First Year. Because of better screening, he feels today's student is more intelligent and harder working than ever before. Also, he believes more of them are choos- ing academic medicine, partially due to greater opportunities provided by the schools, and partial- ly to increased availability of govemment support. Dr. Murry identities the present willingness of institutions to modify curiiculums in order to present the most efficient program as a major reason for the superiority of today's medical training. He feels there was far too much em- phasis placed on Anatomy in the past, that the present trend toward de-emphasis will go to ex- cess, and that eventually, it will return to some middle ground. He suggests a program of Anat- omy throughout the four years, correlating with each subject in turn.

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STANLEY M. ARONSON, Assistant Dean and Professor of Pathology, points to teaching as his greatest pleasure and primary reason for being at Downstate. In charge of all scholarships and loans, his responsibilities extend much further. Comparing the medical training of today against that of twenty-five years ago, he notes a finer grade of teaching and a lower drop-out mortality. Instruction has improved as the teach- ing of medical students has become a legitimate pursuit.', He also feels medical students now ap- proach the profession and the patient as sensitive fellow human beings,', not primarily seeking to gain in personal status. ln the future, Dr. Aronson would like to see the basic sciences vertically integratedn through- out the four years, helping the student to better apply the concepts, and giving the teacher more contact with the patient. He extends his best wishes for our success, and especially, for the privilege of practicing in peace. FREDERICK F. KAO, Professor of Physiol- ogy, has spent many years teaching and doing research in the physiology of respiratory control. His hobby is of equal interest to him, however: the study of the development of medical thought, comparing the views of the ancient East against the West. He thoroughly enjoys the teaching of medicine, because, as a theoretically almost limit- less fieldf' it offers a unique and unusual chal- lengef' Having been at many medical schools, both here and abroad, Dr. Kao compares Downstate favorably with the best, and is impressed by its development not only as a technical but also as a cultural center. He feels the medical students have contributed to the excellence of our Faculty, in that, by their desire to learn, they have stimulated their teachers to greater heights. He identifies the area of student-faculty rela- tions as most in need of improvement, desiring that students and faculty be personally familiar with each other. This, he believes, makes teaching and learning much more rewarding experiences.

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As an Associate Professor of Medicine, a Faculty Advisor to the Lichonian, and Program Director for the Second Year Physical Diagnosis course, WARREN GLASER has greatly in- fluenced our education. Always finding time to answer questions or join with groups for that second cup of coffee, he has boundless energy and spends long hours working for the benefit of the students. An active researcher and teacher, he takes considerable pride in the Downstate Medical Center, and especially in its student body. He believes most students are sincere, honest, and dedicated, and show great interest in the diversified aspects of Medicine. Married, with a family, Dr. Glaser hopes to continue to do the things he likes best: teaching and research. .i .3 This charming couple has added that special flavor to the experiences of our clinical years. JOSE C. PANGAN, now an Instructor in the Department of Surgery, first came to Downstate in January of 1961 as a rotating intem. His wife, JOSEFINA A. PANGAN, followed him in July of the same year as a straight intem in Pediatrics. Together they completed intemships, residencies, and both became members of the teaching staffs of their respective specialties. Jose has spent end- less hours on the wards, in the operating room, and even in the locker room discussing the intri- cacies of surgery and medicine with his students. Josetina, director of the Third Year clerkship in Pediatrics, was equally anxious to teach and be of service. Both of them will be remembered for their kind patience and extra efforts, arising from a genuine love of medicine, and even more important, a love of people. The Pangans have two children and are expect- ing a third. In June, they plan to retum to Manila, to teach in the medical school and begin private practice. We extend to them our best wishes and our gratitude, realizing we shall sorely miss them both. I