College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons - Cortex Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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-4 The C art c x - Personalities The need of the ii ' orld to ltiy u the need for b ' uj men. In this day of complexity of both social and economic environment, the most perplexing problem that confronts young people is the choosing of a life work. Success is emblazoned about them with brilliant allurements, preemin- ent as the goal of all desires, but the particular road to be journeyed thereto is the quandary which stares cynically and defiantly into the face of wondei- ing, wandering youth. The fields that beckon enticingly are legion, the course of training extended, and the desires that surge within the adolescent breast, a medley of confusing contradictions. To many, the field in which they ultimately concentrate their efforts is a mere matter of circumstance — yes, even accident of circumstance. To others, it is the materialization of an early desire, steadfastly pursued, the re- sult of a faithful and unswerving endeavor. Of the influences that come to bear upon those starting out in life, choosing the one or the other of a multitudinous array of callings, perhaps the most compelling is the impress of personalities. It is not alone the appeal of medicine, or of theologv, or of engineering, or of finance; often it is a meeting or acquaintance — in boyhood, perhaps — with some doctor, some clergyman, some engineer, some banker who stirred the impulsiveness of eager desires, fired their imaginations, gave blazing glow to the fancies of straining youth. Indeed, one can well judge a favored field not alone by its work but by the men who stand forward as its leaders, much as one appraises a period in civilization not alone by its history but also by its biographies. Osteopathy pre- sents a long list of men and women who are illustrious and inspiring in their caliber, their character, their attainment. To these men and women, the living exemplification of osteopathic criteria, may eager youth well turn for its final conviction. Osteopathy may be but a name to the credulous young folk, until after they have studied it, but these earnest workers, our leaders, stand a living testimony, freighted with an inteiisel human appeal. Personalities have been the dynamic zest through all the ages. The cali- ber and the achievement, the character and the magnanimity of osteopathic leaders should ever stand out like beacon lights agleam on the horizon, pierc- ing the dull gloom of confusion, dispelling the ominous darkness of waver- ing uncertainty. Thi; Corti;x can incorporate within its purpose no better feature than tiiat of prcsentirig in its pages each year tiiis most compelling of appeals, the inspiration of personalities — a lure to those seeking a field of endeavor, a satisfaction, a stimulating pride to those already striving. — The Editor. Pcif e Tifelve

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-4 The Cortex Definition Contest In a talk recently given at the Clinic, Dr. George V. Webster, former president of the American Osteopathic Association, discussed several of the fundamental principles of osteopathic philosophy. He concluded the occasion by requesting the students to submit to him in written form their own ori- ginal definitions of osteopathy, stating that he would have a committee of se- lected men choose the best definition, and that he would award a prize therefor. The incident aroused considerable interest and in accordance with the wishes of Dr. Webster, The Cortex presents the prize-winning defini- tions. WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY? Osteopathy is the art and the science of assisting Nature in regaining or in maintaining normal physiological function through the restoration and preservation of normal structural relationship. Osteopathy is A SCIENCE in that it seeks the underlying causes of disease and endeai ' ors, through adherence to the laiv of cause and effect, to correct undesirable effects by removing their primary causes. Osteopathy is AN ART in that individual skill is re- quired, yes, even talent, in applying the fundamental facts u ' hich comprise the science of osteopathy. Forrest E. Dowey. -oOo- TO DEFINE OSTEOPATHY Osteopathy is that form of therapy which, placing the integrity of the body relationships foremost, removes the cause of disease, adjusts and corrects abnormalities so that all parts bear proper relationship to the whole, and uses whatever means or agents that are indicated to alleviate disease. Charles I I. Crane. Osteopathy and the fundamental principles of its philosophy should be kept ever alive. Let not the principles of its creed, nor the titanic fervor of its founder, become attenuated, possibly lost, as osteopathy is handed down through succeeding generations. The Cortex can do much to keep alive an appreciation of osteopathic principles in the minds of those preparing to enter its ranks by featuring each ear a contest article upon the subject. The value of such a custom would be inestimable. Page Eleven

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' •4 The Cortex - The Editor ' s Files The pleasant books, that silently among Our household treasures take familiar places. And are to us as if a living tongue Spake from the printed leaves or pictured faces. — Longfellow. — oOo- There are noble thoughts buried in the t;raves of our minds, forgetful- ness, enough to make great men of us all. aOo There ought to be more scrupulous honesty in a physician than in any other calling. Dealing with health, the very life of others, is an intensely human job. -oOo- AND GOD LAUGHED If you ' re down in the mouth, and feeling all blue. Remember there were others felt the same ivay too; Life is too funny and really full of mirth — For you to sink deeply in a gloom of great girth : Don ' t let your mouth droop, all day, all the while, ' Tis really easy and free to take on a smile. Remember there are others perhaps in the same mood. Your smile may help them tho it ' s ever so crude. Your trouble may be black — as foreboding as the night. But even God laughed . . . And lo! there icas light! — Forrest E. Dowey. — oOc Never explain — your friends don ' t need it and your enemies won ' t believe it. Page Thirteen