Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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The School of Medicine THE School of Medicine works on the theory that a doctor needs more than a thorough knowledge of the medical sci- ences in order to be a successful practi- tioner and citizen. The doctors, as leaders in their communities, must be prepared to take the lead in its activities, and in order to do this must have a good cultural knowl- edge and moral stability. For this reason the faculty stresses the fact that the students must gain a general cultural background in addition to learn- ing the secrets of the laboratory. This training, however, is not allowed to intrude upon the teaching of the medical sciences. In addition to the class- room work under a large staff of competent doctors, there is a great deal of training received through clinical practice and instruction. The medical clinic is operated in co-operation with the pharmacy dis- pensary and the affiliated hospitals. It is here that the students have a chance for actual practice of medicine while still under the direction of in- structors. The clinic is open to the public and a large number of people mmw: j ' -f ?i !i n ' • . ■, V V A THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FACULTY

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Rev. Thomas S. Bowdern, S. J. ' Dean of the graduate School In addition to the dissemination of gen- eral cultural education, the College of Arts and Sciences has another duty, that of pro- viding the general background for the stu- dents who go into the professional schools. The specialization of the medical, dental and legal units is built upon a general basic knowledge imparted by the College of Arts. Affiliated with the college is the Univer- sity College, a department formed for the first time this year. This department com- bines all of the extension courses and teach- ers courses. Students may be admitted to the University College without a high school diploma to study any special subjects they may desire. This new de- partment also provides an opportunity for girl students to receive any of the degrees offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. The Graduate School, also affiliated with the College of Arts, has control of all graduate work carried on in the University. It gives students, who have obtained their bachelor ' s degrees and who desire to work for a higher degree, opportunities for research in the various departments of the Uni- versity. QQjQi Clarence J. Wittier Thomas F. Reynolds Gildo A. Cortese Joseph R. Murphy : s= • ' L.

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unable to afford other medical attention are cared for by the student staff. The students working in the clinic pre- pare a diagnosis and prescribe treatment for the patients under the supervision of in- structors. Where prescriptions are needed, the student writes the prescription, which is checked by the supervisor and then is presented by the patient at the pharmacy dispensary to be filled. The student doctor ' s work is largely in specialized fields in the clinic. In addition to this he receives a knowledge of general practice when on call to visit the homes of persons too ill to report to the clinic. The School is now equipped with the most modern diagnostic instruments, and trained technicians are available to supplement the judgment of the physicians. There is a well-equipped laboratory, an X-ray department, and means of radiological treatment, for determining basal metabolism and electrocardiagram. In all cases requiring hospitalization, the facilities of St. Joseph ' s, St. Catherine ' s, St. Bernard ' s, Mercy and the County hospitals are at the dis- posal of the clinic. Rev. John J. McInerny, S. J. ' Regent Lawrence McNerthney Murl O. Anderson Emory J. Bourdeau George H. Arnold