Long Island College Hospital - Lichonian Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Lll E IELANII IIIIILLEEE HIIEIIIT L ' , , UMAIN ENTQI-TNCE fu HO5DITf-Xl. II POLH US P4 f l CZIA DUOLL-r rfxErvxol2.xAc. na-

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Q fi T- T':: ' -Hn' Hs: ' az inf ' Y-'xi m .. ..:--.WLS gfigzzts. :s:g:rf.sf.a.:si::e::g::..sm'f'.t A voluminous contributor to the literature of both obstetrics and gynecology, a list of Doctor Polak's papers covers a broad field. In 1894- he contributed a Chapter on Diseases of the Bladder in Keating and Coe, Gynecology, published by Lippincott. In Jewett's Obstetrics fby American writersl, published by Lea Brothers in 1900, Doctor Polak wrote the chapters on Version and Embryotomy. In addition, Doctor Polak is the author of a Manual of Obstetrics, a Manual of Gynecology Q2nd Edition, and Pelvic Inflammation in Women. His shorter contributions embrace a formidable list, we merely give by title his papers for the past two years or so: Clinical Study of Blood Pressure and Haemoglobin in Post-Operative Shockg Post Operative Hemorrhage and Post-Operative Cardiac Dilatationg A Further Study of the End-Results of the Conserved ovaryg Puerperal Pelvic lnfectiong Relation of Pulse Pressure and Kidney Fpnction to Operative Prognosisg Diagnosis of Unruptured Ectopic Pregnancy Based on the Tubal Pathologyg Needless Operationsg Total Hysterectomy in Fibroid Tumors of the Uterusg The Defects in Our Obstetric Teaching, Deductions from a Study of 307 cases of Ectopic Pregnancyg The lVIorbidity and Mortality of Caesarean Section, based on a study of 2,200 cases, Origin of Vaginal Bleeding in Ectopic Gestationg The Relation of Hyper- tension to Fibroid Disease of the Uterusg Dry Laborg The End Results of 350 Cervix Operations. The foregoing is partly extracted from the Bulletin and briefly presents the facts ordinarily included in a biographical sketch. It does not, of course, indicate the personal characteristics of the subject except insofar as heredity and environment may mould a man. To draw an accurate word picture of an individual is a difficult task, and especially is this true when the subject is a many-sided, versatile character. Professor Polak is a keen judge of character, and reads men rather easily. Per- haps this is, in part, the result of intimate contact with many kinds of people in many different places during his early life. He understands young men, and knows well their ambitions, weaknesses and points of view. As a teacher, Professor Polak presents his subject in a clear, striking and systematic manner. No instrument or machine, that could in any way serve to clarify the subject, has been overlooked. It is admitted that students will more easily grasp an idea or an explanation if it is graphically presented. Taking advantage of this fact Pro- fessor Polak has had a reflecting lantern installed in Clinical Hall, one in the cystoscopy room on the third floor in the Hospital, and recently a beautiful little automatic lantern slide reflector in the Amphitheatre of the Hospital, which will not only be used during lectures, but also as a means of showing the students each step of the operation, while it is being performed. In this Way the students sitting too far back to see and follow the procedure, will be able to appreciate the operation and gain as much from it as those, more fortunate ones, in the front row. To those who have had the benefit of his instruction, it has been obvious that it is his endeavor to inculcate sound principles and useful knowledge into the minds of his auditors, rather than to exploit the extent of his own learning. At the bedside his manner inspires the confidence of the patient, while his methods serve as models for the students to emulate. Among his associates, colleagues, and students of the College, his talents and personal merits have always been accorded general recognition and sincere appreciation. It is quite fitting, therefore, that the LICHONIAN of 1923 should have singled him out for special distinction. Paqr srrfviz

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1 - - .-. ,,. . ff, 1 ve Kgs are 1.-a.::ii1':.. -49 -f-rn: -av: rfsnffsm-1-sr:-A . -Ivxrnw was ew-f1a1 er'1yr'cr c..wq1:s11rirQfrfr-v-L'sx. -1 4 genie? 4.114 -2 gke a '11 dass: .14 . .:.,. -.fLp:a .aww .elif .AEE gi1m:.:lpm .gllf d'3:r-1211.91-s Ala: .rim M...-5 V Iliurrtunrh lfxivfesy UR labors are now terminated, and we present to you the finished product. The gates of the LICHONIAN are now bared to the Board of Editors for further revision, but are accessible to a more critical body, the Q i readers. The minor errors, which were invisible to the eyes of the Editors, will no doubt reveal themselves under the careful observation of the micro- scope of criticism. At present, the pages lie beyond our reach. This volume has a double purpose. One, to chronicle the events of the past year, and secondly, to make known to the outside world, the progress and endeavors of this College and Hospital. All of Brooklyn has been acquainted with the past and present achievements of The Long Island College Hospital, and has been called upon to assist in not only maintaining the institution, but to aid in increasing its facilities, usefulness, efficiency and -scope of work. lVe want The Long Island College Hospital to be the medical center, not only of Brooklyn, but of the state and, if possible, of the country. After much hesitation because of the work it would entail, we decided to insert short write-ups of the faculty members. VVe feel that it is a distinct addition to the Book, and wish to take this opportunity to thank our Professors for their active interest and prompt response to our inquiries and requests. lVe regret that, notwith- standing our efforts, this section is incomplete. As you peruse these pages, gentle reader, we trust you will never forget that everything found herein bas been written in a kindly spirit. It is unnecessary to explain that in a work of this nature, authenticity is often sacrificed for the sake of humorg hence, always remember that beneath the raillery and occasional sarcasm there is a profound respect for our beloved Alma lVIater and a sincere feeling of good fellowship for all of our schoolmates. The Editors. Page nine