Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences - Stethoscope Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Q iBbpsician'5 iBraper Dear Lord, Thou Great Physician, I kneel before Thee, Since every good and perfect gift must come from Thee, I pray: HGive skill to my hand, clear vision to my mind, kindness and sympathy to my heart. ' ' HGive me singleness of purpose, the strength to lift at least a part of the burden of my suffering fellowmen, and a true realization of the knowledge that is mine. Take from my heart all Guile and VVorthlessness that with the simple faith of a child I may rely on Thee. Amen.

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DIOSEPII M. PEACU BS., D.Sc. E th presld nt Knowledge is proud that it ltnovvs so much, wisdom is humble that it lvnows no more. This adage by Vvilliam Cowper, the great eighteenth century English poet, characterizes the attitude and thinking of the great majority of our students as they come to the time of their graduation. It appeals to me that this is the proper approach ol' the student and the physician to the responsibilities that he must assume as a member of his profession. Proud in their accomplish' ment, yet humble in their recognition of the demands that they will be called on to meet. In the first paragraph of the code of the American Osteopathic Association this sentence occurs: The physician should ever bear in mind the high character of his calling and the great responsibility which it involves and should remember that the comfort, the health, and the lives of his patients depend on the skill, attention, and faithfulness with which he performs his professional duties. This is a basic precept that must guide your every action. Think of the deep meaning of these words of dedication: character, responsibility and faithfulness. This deep sense of responsibility appears to be the chief characteristic that distinguishes the professional person from others of mankind. The recognition and acceptance of this fact in your preparation, a willingness to adhere to high ethical standards in practice, and pride in the honorable discharge of responsi- bility is the criteria ol' the true physician. In becoming a physician you of necessity enter into a career of service to mankind. The rewards of this service are rich, both in spiritual and material blessings. The demands of this service are great and require the fullest measure of character and integrity. Let us each determine that we will not be found wanting in meeting the challenge of our high calling. J. M. PEACH, HS., D.Sc. 8 l