Albany College of Pharmacy - Alembic Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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Jlebtcal tofmologp A medical technologist is one whose education and training enables one to assist the pathologist in determining the cause, nature, and development of disease. Chem- ical and bacteriological analysis of body fluids and tissues, type and cross-matching blood for transfusions, and preparation of paper thin slices of tissues for microscopic studies are some of the routine tests performed. In the early days, pathologists performed all clinical procedures, but as his field became recognized as necessary and important, laboratory medicine developed to the degree where it was advantageous for him to hire and train assistants. Therefore the profession of Medical Technology was inaugurated. Originally, high school graduates received apprentice training in medical laboratories, but with the rapid strides made in research and medicine, attempts were made to standardize the training of labora- tory assistants. The American Society of Clinical Pathology established the Registry of Medical Technology, and by gradually raising the educational requirements and broadening improved technical training, they elevated the medical laboratory worker to a higher professional level. When students from Pharmacy were being taught bacteriology by the director of Bender Laboratory, it had already been decided that the students of medical tech- nology should have a more scientific, background. In 1938 when the pharmacy course was lengthened to four years, it was possible for students to work for their B.S. in Pharmacy and Medical Technology by the addition of such required subjects as hematology, serology, and pathology, besides completing a month of practical train- ing in the laboratory' and one month subsequent to graduation in hospital practice. In 1942 the scope of both fields had become so extensive that it was essential to separate the courses. A three year course of Medical Technology proved inadequate since it did not afford a degree. In 1945 Dean Francis O’Brien obtained permission from the New York State Board of Education and the Board of Governors of Union University to establish a four year course giving a B.S. with a major in Medical Technology. FACULTY Philip Lulker (B.S., M.D.); Joan Fox (B.S.); Dr. Vie e (B.S., M.D.). Arthur Keinitzer (B.S.); Constance Mountain (A.B., M.S.); Robert Abel (B.S., M.D.). 26

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H tubent Council Seated: J. McCarthy, A. Kangisser, Dean O’Brien, G. O’Connell, C. Fox. Standing: R. Viehdorfer, M. Loudis, C. Leighton, B. Adler. The first student governing body of the Albany College of Pharmacy was estab- lished in the fall of 1924. It consisted of a general committee and two executive com- mittees. The general committee was comprised of the faculty, fraternity leaders, class presidents and athletic managers. This committee was concerned with student welfare and legislation and also directed the social functions of the college. The executive committees were appointed by the class presidents, and they carried out the decisions of the general committee. In 1930 the present student council was founded with the function of promotion of interest in pharmaceutical education and social activities. In 1938, the student budget was appropriated for the approval of the student body. The student council in addition to these functions also appoints the editors of the Mortar and Pestle and the Alembic Pharmakon. It is composed of nine members; the president and vice- president of each class and Dr. O’Brien, dean of the college. The guiding factor through the years has been the interest of the student body. At this time the student council on behalf of the student body wishes to thank Dr. O’Brien for his interest and guidance through the years. 28