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WILBUR W. OAKS, M.D
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s- '-r 5 3 2 4 . 4 , fa I J So it is that he brings air and cheer into the sick-room, and of- ten enough, though not so often as he wishes, brings healing. -Robert Louis Stevenson, 1887
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It is a distinct honor for a teacher to be appreciated by his students, and the year- book dedication is always accepted humbly. To me it has special significance since I have strong personal feeling for your class.. Graduation is, of course, a time for con- gratulations, but there are other remarks that must be made. First, you should realize that it is a privilege to be a physician and to pursue a profession as fascinating as med- icine. It imposes serious responsibilities which each man must be capable of accept- ing. Not only must you accept the responsi- bility of human life, but also keep up with medical progress so that you can offer your patient the absolute best care that is avail- able. These are fascinating times in the med- ical world, but they are also difficult. You must be dedicated, strong and courageous to pursue the goal which each of you has set forth at this time of graduation. Youth is a time of idealism and at this par- ticular moment you bring with you into the practice of medicine high principles and youthful enthusiasm. It is always a heart- warming moment for the faculty to see the young physician emerge and we welcome you into the medical fraternity. I urge you to maintain your feeling of idealism and to ded- icate yourself toward becoming a superior physician. You must not only love medicine and have enthusiasm for your work, but must generally like people and feel deep sat- isfaction in applying your special knowledge 'and skills to alleviate their ills. Your work must be placed first. Whether you eventually go into private practice, institutional work, medical education, research, or even admin- istration your primary task should take prec- edence over considerations of personal con- venience, pleasures, comfort, or income. The profession will demand of you long hours and constant effort and it will mean scant leisure and many inconveniences. It will force you to develop a feeling of humility, which for many people is a very difficult thing to ac- cept. As a physician you can no longer afford the luxury of naivete and the capacity to be surprised. The frailities and greatness of hu- man beings and the wonders of biology and science are beyond the realm of fiction. You should assume that anything is possible, and when speaking with your patient you should never show surprise or disapproval at any- thing that he or she may state to you. You must be able to evaluate the situation and deal with it in a sequential orderly fashion. My final hope for this fine young class is that each of you continue to adhere to your high principles and never be quite satisfied with your past performance. Hold tight to your individuality, maintain your idealistic principles and have courage to strive toward the attainment of your own Impossible Dream. I am sincerely proud of each of you and it has been a most rewarding and emo- tionally satisfying experience to be associ- ated with you during your medical school career. In the future I will take even greater pride in observing and applauding your con- tinued accomplishments. Wald- Lu. mia I .
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