Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons - P and S Yearbook (New York, NY)

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The Oath of Hippocrates I SWEAR by Apollo the physician, and Aesculapius, Hygeia, and Panacea, and all the gods and goddesses, that according to my ability and judgment I will keep this oath and this stipulation: to reckon him who taught me this Art equally dear to me as my parents, to share my substance with him and relieve his necessities if required; to look upon his offspring as my own brothers and to teach them this Art, if they shall wish to learn it, without fee or stipulation; and that by precept, lecture, and every other mode of instruction I will impart a knowledge of the Art to my own sons and those of my teachers, and to disciples bound by a stipulation and oath according to the law of medicine, but to none others. I will follow that system of regimen which according to my ability and judgment I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from what- ever is deleterious and mischievous. I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked, nor suggest any such counsel; and in like manner I will not give to a woman a pessary to produce abortion. With purity and with holiness I will pass my life and practice my Art. I will not cut persons laboring under the stone, but will leave this to be done by men who are practitioners of this work. Int o whatever houses I enter I will go into them for the benefit of the sick and will abstain from every voluntary act of mischief and corruption; further, from the seduction of females or males, of freemen and slaves. Whatever, in connection with my profes- sional practice or not in connection with it, I see or hear in the life of men which ought not to be spoken of abroad. I will not divulge, as reckoning that all such should be kept secret. While I continue to keep this oath unviolated may it lie granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of the Art, respected by all men all times. But should I trespass and violate this oath may the reverse be my lot.

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In Memoriam... The sudden death of Dr. Aaron Himmelstein brought deep grief to all who knew him. In addition to being an inspiring teacher and an outstanding surgeon, he was truly a friend of the medical student. His genuine interest in our training and in ourselves, coupled with a unique capacity to guide and encourage made it a privilege to learn under him. Dr. Himmelstein ' s contributions to medical sci- ence while many were secondary to his eminence as a human being. His life was brief but the silence at his passing was long and unbroken.