Des Moines University - Pacemaker Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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J. Leonard Azneer, Ph.D., President, University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences On the tenth anniversary of his inauguration as president of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, I. Leonard Azneer, Ph.D., was invested as the first president of the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. During Dr. Azneer's tenure at COMS, the college's enrollment has more than doubled, the State of Iowa recognized the college's contribution to Iowa with subvention funding, innovative medical education programs were developed, an expansive campus and network of clinics were established, and programs were developed which evolved into the University. Dr. Azneer embarks on his new position with plans for continued institutional growth and devel- opment. He foresees that the University will contin- ue to add new medical education programs, particu- larly in those areas for which no education offerings are available in the state. Itaken from the program designed for the Con vo- cation-Dedication Ceremonies - September IZ 19812

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Pacemaker 1982 Yearbook Production By: . ' S U ' 1 Sm ns Sava , , aoaa 1 y ' . Q at Srgma Phi S 5, so '65, 3 National Honorary - ff 8 6 ' ' 3 -5, 3 I ? ff College Of Osteopathic 0 'Z ' 'foywwy Q1 S7 n Medicine And Surgery 6601, S55 Q41 0f 42' L and Osteopiathic 6 Medicine And Health Sciences yr fM emorial Tribute: J. Gordon a aZ , , aaio University: Past, Present, And Future d : it Class Of 1983 17 Class Of 1984 y y yyyyrtoyy 1 29 :Class Of 1985 1 ::c:1':c 'i'i t 1 i'dd'dd .37 Clinicals 53 Didactics 2 67 Clubs 81: trrr Activities d 101

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ln Memoriam J. Gordon Zink, D.O., I5.A.A.O., D.Sc.I-Ion. 1912-1982 Teacher. Scholar. Scientist. Humanitarian. All of these titles were befitting of Dr. Zink, a man who was beloved by his patients, students and peers not only for his intricate understanding of the human body, but also for his dedication to teaching. A graduate of PCOM in 1936, Dr. Zink served for many years in general practice, becoming a fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy in 1971. ln 1975, Dr. Zink joined the faculty of COMS and began to establish a relationship with his students whose value cannot be measured by words alone. Dr. Zink served many roles in his years as an Osteopathic physician. To his students, Dr. Zink was a teacher . . . a man who was dedicated to open- ing vast expanses of knowledge to his students. Dr. Zink was also a scholar and a scientist, a man who investigated the human anatomy and a man well- versed in the teachings of the Bible. Many of us, though, will remember him as a humanitarian . . . an individual who was able to weave all of these qualities into a tapestry of knowledge and caring for his fellow man. In our years in Osteopathic medical school, we hear much about the ideals ascribed to the Osteo- pathic physician. To the community of COMS and to the Osteopathic community in general, Dr. Zink represented this ideal. I-Ie showed us that there is more to medicine than memorization and knowl- edge, he showed us that the true nature of healing involves a deeper understanding of nature and of the human spirit. We are thankful to have been touched by his presence, and it is for these lessons that we shall be forever grateful.