University of Maryland Baltimore Dental School - Mirror Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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3u iH m0rmm Robert Parke Bay, M.D., F.A.C.S. Dr. Robert Parke Bay was born on November 8, 1884, in Pylesville, Harford County, Maryland; he died in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 1, 1940. After having received his early education in county public schools, he entered the Medical School, University of Maryland, from which he was graduated with honors, in 1905. During his senior year. Dr. Bay was a resident student at the University Hospital, where he later served two years as surgical interne and resident in medicine. After being resident surgeon at the Bay View Hospital from 1907 to 1908, he returned to the University Hos- pital as medical superintendent. He then became Associate in Surgery and Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery in the Medical School. In 1910, Dr. Bay gave up the hospital superintendentship, and, in the same year, he was ap- pointed Instructor in Oral Surgery in the School of Dentistry of the University of Maryland. Later, he was made Professor of Oral Surgery and Anatomy, soon becoming a member of the Faculty Council of Dentistry. In 1916, Dr. Bay married Nancy M. McNabb, of Harford County, Maryland. Mrs. Bay is a graduate of the School of Nursing of the University of Maryland. Up to the time of his death. Dr. Bay held the position of Medical Advisor of the State Industrial Accident Commission, having been appointed to this post in 1914, by Governor Phillips Lee Goldsborough, then Governor of Maryland. During the World War, Dr. Bay served as a major in the Army Medical Corps, stationed at Fort Ogle- thorpe, having received his commission in the Maryland National Guard several years prior to the outbreak of the war. In recognition of his interest in civic activities, he was appointed Acting Chairman of the Board of City Charities in 1921. Eleven years later, he became Chief Surgeon of the Maryland General Hospital; he held this position until his death. In addition to serving at the Maryland General Hospital, he was visiting surgeon at other institutions and hospitals in Baltimore, Havre de Grace, Eikton, and Montgomery County, Maryland. In 1933, he was appointed Professor of Oral Surgery of the Medical School, University of Maryland. A brief sketch of Dr. Bay ' s work, as presented above, gives one a mental picture of an untiring worker, an unselfish benefactor, and a leader in medical, civic, and social activities. As a medical student. Dr. Bay was admired for his conscientious determination to succeed, as well as for his unusual mental and manual dexterity. Once he undertook a task, all of his energy was devoted to its successful completion. The honors that were awarded him upon graduation from the University were justly earned. As a surgeon. Dr. Bay ' s aphorism might well have been Be confident. Under all circumstances, his demeanor was one of steadiness; his work was done rapidly and in a well organized manner. Thus, he had rare ability to meet emergencies without becoming confused or excited. His kindness and sympathy were revered, especially by the patients to whom he generously gave his services. Accompanying his constant attitude of cheerfulness and opti- mism, was sound and expert judgment, which was often sought by his associates. It is said by one of his closest friends that, if possible, Dr. Bay never refused to help another physician on a difficult case or an emergency; by merely talking with him, the operator was reassured concerning the welfare of the patient in question. Throughout his life. Dr. Bay was an ardent lover of outdoor life, his hobbies being gunning and dog-raising, as well as golf, in later years. Socially, he was popular because of his engaging personality and keen sense of humor. There are none of his friends but can recall instances in which they were the victims of his quiet chuckle and a sly glance from beneath his heavy eyebrows. One of Dr. Bay ' s finest gifts to his fellowmen was the time he devoted to teaching both graduate physicians and dentists, and undergraduate students. Through his accomplishments in education, he was able to impart much of his skill and knowledge to the men and women who survive him. Dr. Bay was a specialist, but his specialty was not limited to surgery — he also specialized in kindness, in charity, and in benefaction to humanity. -Riley S. Williamson, ' 42. Pasc Twelve

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