Columbia University College of Pharmacy - Apothekan Yearbook (New York, NY)

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HIHHHH PHARMACY Here the art and science of the apothecary was gradually, at first slowly, and then more and more rapidly, and finally completely unravelled. Beginning with courses in pharmacy orientation, pharmaceutical latin and pharmaceutical calculations, intended to present the history, scope, perspective, language and mathematical calculations involved in the practise of our art. we proceded in lectures and in the laboratory, and again and again in lectures and in laboratory to manufacture from the simplest basic ingredients available, the finished chemicals and galenicals used in the compounding of prescriptions. Thorough training in the various extraction processes, operations and techniques, which are so necessary to efficient performance, comprised the major part of the Sophomore and Junior years. Then came extemporaneous pharmacy— the compounding and dispensing of actual doctor s prescriptions. Pills, suppositories, troches, mixtures, powders, etc., were mixed and made up. At length and with system we critically dis- cussed each prescription, studied incompatibilities and suggested changes which might facilitate preparation or result in more efficient therapeutic action. Thus were we introduced and made thoroughly acquainted with Secundum Artem and Pharmaceutical Elegance. The keynote was always neatness, accuracy and dispatch. Likewise we were encouraged always to use intelligence and discretion; to be alert: to develop dexterity and adaptability. We, enjoyed our four years of pharmacy education, we ve studied and learned much and we ve had fun doing it. To Professor Wimmer, Department head. Professors Brown and Carter, Mr. Miale and Mr. Amsterdam, whose fine talents all blended together and contributed toward making us finished practitioners of the profession of pharmacy, we extend our heartfelt thanks. Their kindness, understanding and helpfulness at times when our behavior was infantile and our questions moronic will never be forgotten. Clockwise: Prof I ascoff. Prof. Carter. Prof Brown, Prof. Wimmer, Chairman of the Depart- ment, Mr. Amsterdam and Mr. Miale

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CHEMISTRY The Department or Chemistry has become more and more important with each passing year, and at the present time occupies a rank secondary, by only a slight margin, to the Department of Pharmacy. Thus. 38 credits are prescribed in this Department as against 41 credits in the Department of Pharmacy. Further, it is significant to note that out of 120 articles deleted from the U.S.P. X. and not admitted to the U.S. P. XI. the great majority were galenicals. Out of the 59 articles added to the U.S.P. XI. 30 were pure chemicals. Also more and more stress is being laid upon the chemical aspects of pharmacy, as illustrated in recent Civil Service examinations, and in the qualifications required for employment in the manufacturing pharmacy industries. Thus we see how important is a good training in chemistry. Our freshman year concerned itself primarily with the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry. The Sophomore year took us into the higher realms of chemistry — qualitative and quantitative inorganic analysis . . . courses in which accuracy is the watchword. Organic chemistry came in the Junior year — a majority of students voting this the most liked course ' in the senior poll ... a reflection on the instructor, the department and the increasing importance of the subject. The fourth year was given largely to pharmaceutical assay work. Seven stu- dents continued taking this c ourse in the second semester as an elective. Thanks and appreciation are due Mr. Edward Anzelmi who understood our problems as freshmen, and who helped pull us thruogh our first year. Mr. Alfred H. Taylor assisted in teaching us manipulation of chemical apparatus and correct techniques. Never will we forget the course in qualitative and quantitative analy- sis .. . analyzing the voluminous ' unknowns which Mr. Liberman gave us and Mr. Torgeson ' s sympathy. The Class vote in regard to the organic chem- istry course is indeed a tribute to Mr. Givens. who is no longer with the college, and to Mr. Harold Baer. Our final chemistry courses, synthetic medicinal chemicals, pharmaceutical analysis and applied pharmaceutical analysis, taken under Professor A. Taub. Chairman of the Department and Mr. S. A. Bell were no less enjoyable than the others. In all. we feel we have received a really fine, thorough and well-rounded chemical education. Clockwise: Mr Baer, Mr. Anzelmi, Mr. Givens. Professor A. Taub. Cnatrmun c» llw Department, Mr. Bell and Mr. Liderman

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■ r.r y MATERIA MEDICA When still neophytes, (pardon trie plagiarism, Mr. Pokorney) the words Materia Medica caused us to stand in awe. However, from the first day, the broad horizons of this section of the curriculum loomed before us to act as a beacon in our search for knowledge. Using the freshman year as an introduction, we studied general botany under the ever pleasant Mr. Pokorney. Plants were not just something to be mounted in museum showcases, but items which entered our everyday life. The study of cellular structure, functions, and modifications of plants under Professor Hart proved to be interesting and informative. Under the able direc- tion of Dr. Halsey, Zoology was indeed a pleasant course. The third year introduced us to the study of the human body. Human physi- ology, propounded by Br. Ballard, detailed the essentials of the human engine . To supplement this course. Dr. Redden explained and demonstrated the basic- emergency treatment for injuries — First Aid. And then there was Bacteriology. Prof. Hart and Dr. Blumberg cordially introduced us to the bugs ' . To round out the curriculum. Prof. H. Taub guided us in our studies, macroscopic and microscopic, of crude drugs. His humor and wit made Pharmacognosy a pleasure. Toxicology, Posology and Pharmacology, most important courses of the Materia Medica curriculum came in the senior year. These studies impressed upon us the realization that the pharmacist is the physician s right-hand man. As we recall the time spent in studying Materia Medica, we think of — Dr. Ballard, calm, systematic, didactic: Prof. Hart, always willing to explain difficult points: Prof. H. Taub, whose wit made life interesting: Mr. Pokorney and his dimpled smile; Dr. Blumberg, always cooperative: Dr. Redden, jovial and well liked; Dr. Halsey, whose lectures will always be remembered as pleasant ex- periences. We ' ll never forget you. Clockwise: Dr. Redden, Prof. H. Taub. Dr. Blumberg, Dr. Halsey, Dean Ballard. Chairman of f ie Detriment. Prof. Mart, Mr. Pokorney.