Jefferson Medical College - Clinic Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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THE JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE AND MEDICAL CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA. ISIO7 TO THE CLASS OF 1965: Graduates at Commencement are com only told they are now ready nto face the world,H and that they have been prepared for this challenge. In Medicine, of course, this problem of facing up to the future applies. However, except for the area of specialization and the geographic location concerned, we have been able to predict fairly well the developing pattern of the young doctor. Today the future is less certain than ever in Medicine. The changing patterns in practice and the impact of the currently proposed Federal programs accentuate this uncertainty. Still I believe our students are well prepared to meet these changes and, as Dean of Jefferson, I have no fears that you of the Class of 1965 can adapt to these uncertainties. I only hope the future will be as rewarding as you would wish. As to your preparation academically to meet this challenge, I have a feeling of satisfaction. Twenty years ago this funda- mental ground work would hold you in good stead as a basis for practice for a long time in the future. But not today! The pace of advancement in medical knowledge will make the grounding in medical facts obsolete in five years. What we at Jef- ferson have imparted to you we hope is coupled with a stimulus to cope with this obsolescence through continuing educations, and we trust we have instilled in you this stimulus as well. If so, we really have no fears for you in the troubled and un- settled times which medical practice faces. Sincerely, William A. S deman, M.D. Dean and Vice President for Medical Affairs

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THE JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE AND MEDICAL CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA. I9I O7 TO THE CLASS OF 1965: You now warrant the honor of being addressed as HDoctorW and shoulder the awe- some responsibility for treating the ill and the injured. You stand at a landmark point in time. Your tenth reunion will coincide with Jeffersonfs 150th anniver- sary. You will help to shape 2lst-century medicine, you will teach it and practice it, with heaven knows what unforeseen advances. In short, you will carry Jefferson's banners into its third century of service. And we are confident that you will carry them high. An admirable Nfirstn is already credited to you, our first coed graduating class. Admission of women for the first time in your year may have been mere chance, but their inclusion unreservedly in the heart of the class definitely was not. The men deserved their part of the new Salutation: nLadies and Gentlemen.H Best wishes for rewarding careers in the cause of humanity as you carry Jefferson's banners into new frontiers, and remain ever devoted sons and daughters of this grand old institution. Ver sincerelyyo f' ' I 4 If .- . J' Wi11i

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Assistant Deans gall' 'W37 . Z Q., Es ROBERT BRUCE NYE, B.S., M.D. SAMUEL S. CONLY, JR., A.B., M.D. Assuciate Dean and Assistant Professor of Medicine Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor of Physiology