Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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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

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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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The College of dentistry BECAUSE dentistry is an important branch of the health service, the Dental College attempts to prepare its stu- dents to practice their profession in accord- ance with modern ideas regarding the pre- vention and treatment of disease. An ever- increasing emphasis is being laid on a gen- eral instruction in the medical scie nces as a foundation for specialization in oral work. Practical work in dentistry is used to supplement the theory taught in the class- room. The students work under the direc- tion of faculty supervisors in the clinic, which is equipped with facilities for eighty-six students to work at one time. Chairs of modern make equipped with fountain cuspidors and electric units of the most up-to-date type are at the disposal of the students. There is also a plentiful supply of gas, electric power and lamps, compressed air and hot and cold water. In ad- dition, the members of the senior class are provided with individual instru- ment cabinets. The clinic is in operation all twelve months of the year and is avail Dr. a. Hugh Hipple ■Deatt