Drexel University College of Medicine - Medic Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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I though! you said he had testi- cular atrophy. You will live many years and beget many children. WILLIAM CALLAHAN, Ph.D. What do you mean you never wear a bow tie with a button-down? GAIL S. CROUSE, Ph.D. But Ray, you said I could have the department when you leave.

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On September 8, 1958, lU8 little rascals with sweaty palms and spastic colons eagerly entered Lecture Room A for the first time, fully anticipating complete expos- ure to the gems of medical knowledge which, we were sure, would emanate from that great shining dome in the front of the Hall. Such was our introduction to the course in Anatomy-an ordeal that was destined to make a lasting impression not only upon our minds. but also upon our clothing, which would forever carry the familiar odor of formaldehyde. The dissecting table became our open sesame to the structures of the human body. Lectures were given by all the members of the department. Dr. Callahan taught us how to recite mnemonics with a Texas accent and Dr. Perlmutter gently led us through the never- ending world of intricate basic concepts . Daily read- ings from Woodburne were offered by Dr. Crouse and, when all seemed lost and the world appeared a dank and desolate mess, Uncle Ray was only too happy to show us how to study for two hours a night, watch T.V,, get 8 hours of sleep and still pass the exams. Thus, amidst the rattle of bone boxes and nerve shaking exam buzzers, was laid the basic foundations upon which we would continue to build for the remainder of our professional careers. anatomy I. H. VAN DYKE, Ph.D. Professor and Acting Chairman, Department oi Anatomy 1544: 'Wf-fs v f-Q t t --Vt 32 ' u f-R-ggi , ' 51.22531 1p3gfs' .c :.yQ.tfbriqtf?r '1 . .r m',y.3.b9,,1 rg. -1' szfi- -mgtfii-:asv . - - H f -A 1 1.-fr st ,f -.rffz ff .tu f ' 'X ' we, 'lax l 1 , rl: : ' IE --... ,,... .. :.':'z:: .fa I ret--we - t y f ---ali ' . UMW?-'

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rf histology Histology was something of a slow starter, commenc- ing for some ot us, to the musical tinkle ot B boxes being opened upside down and oil lenses gleefully crushing cover slips. When we were told, in no uncertain terms, that We had to know the normal before knowing the abnormal we bore down in earnest. The majority came away with at least an appreciation tor Histology it not a thorough understanding thanks to the patience of Dr. Van Dyke. the cajoling of Dr. MacCreight and the browbeating of Dr. Amenta lthe lesserl. Iust one question: What exactly is Hi1ton's Line? PETER S. AMENTA, Ph.D. Now back in Chicago we used to do it this way . . . lt we shorten the sleeves two inches . . . You might say it resembles thousands. of tiny little fingers rolling toasted marshmallows through cx cyclone fence into a gigantic vat of chicken fat.