Louisiana State University Shreveport Medical School - Pulse Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

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ilVl -1-all if MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN X lllllalmlllff MTM' Medicine in Shreveport. Students and faculty alike have been patient and understanding as a new Dean settled into his new responsibilities. Several exciting faculty members have ioined the family and a second senior class has graduated in fine style. Tremendous prog- ress was made on our new buildings scheduled for occupancy on July 1, 1975 - and funds for the renovation and remo- delling of Confederate Memorial Hospital have been approved through the energetic efforts of the hospital administration. ln difficult times we have fared rather well and have established ourselves as a fully operating and approved school of medicine. It is gratifying.-that a significant and most appropriate degree of student input to substantive issues facing our institution has been provided. The Committee on Student Affairs has been increasingly active and effective and a chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha, the national scholastic honor society in medicine, has been chartered. The aggregate of accomplishments is impressive, and is a direct reflection of the dedication, energy, skill and morale of the individuals who make up our student body, our faculty and the many others who work unselfishly to support both. The challenge of the years ahead will be to continue our development and maturation while preserving all the invigorating elements of the founding years - the sense of family, interest in individuals, pride in what we are doing and in what has ' The academic year of 1973-1974 has been a busy and eventful one for the School of ,O . 9:47 S' .ie Q, Y 'H J' K I'-.Z 5 X , 5 ,ihvlm E fl ' ,bl il! vg already been done, respect for fundamental values and dedication to the idea of doing the best iob we can as physicians, scientists, and students of medicine. Thrill can and surely will be an important instrument in meeting this challenge. 4 . bf 1 - : V 5 KN - .W 19 X alhff' SUV ..--

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ln its second year of existence, the THRILL has, again, packaged nine months of work, worry, sweat, teaching, learning, fun, and recreation into its pages. This colossal feat could not have been accomplished without the aid of many. The list of Endowments, Sponsors, and Patrons reveals that many are interested in the development and progression of our school. Without these friends, our book could not have become a reality. Mr. Reggie Graves was a friend, indeed. He gave much time, sound advice, and had a good solution for the business-related problems that confronted us. Doctor George McCormick was, again, willing to assume the role of faculty advisor. Holding a very responsible and unheralded position, Dr. McCormick was always available and readily act- ing to help us overcome any obstacles in our path. Huson Middleton, Assistant Editor, did a great iob on the faculty section, freshman class, and advertising section. He was always energetic and ready to work hard. Thanks, Huson, and good luck next year. Secretaries Debby Murray, Suzanne Sentell, Amy Prather, and Minnie Bible compiled and typed many lists, sent out numerous personal and business messages, and arranged business and editorial meetings for us. I would especially like to thank Debby for being so hard-working, patient, and understanding. Without her organization, management and aid, THRILL would surely be of a lesser quality than excellent. This year's group of photographers displayed natural inclination and much imagination in their efforts. A sincere thank you is deserved by Larry Hiller, David Walsworth, Cliff Dopson, Ken Har- per, Mike Freed, Madge Van Ness, Jimmy Moss, and Mac Fitzsimmons. Cliff Dopson did a super job on the cover design, which exhibits skillful application of remark- ably fine native ability. Thanks goes to Danny Wood for allowing us to use the history that was so superbly concise and informative. A great iob, Danny. I also gratefully recognize the stars of THRILL '74 - the students and instructors of the Medi- cal Center for their interest and support. Ultimately, l would like to thank my classmates who put me in this position, for it certainly was a learning experience. QWQQCL .ao

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THE HISTORY OF LSU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT Danny S. Wood The 100th medical school to be estab- lished in the United States was created on Monday, May 31, 1965, when Repre- sentative J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. of Caddo Parish steered a bill through the House of Representatives in Baton Rouge to found a new medical school in Shreve- port. The bill passed, fifty-seven to forty- three, in the House, and by June 7 of the same year the Senate authorized it and Governor John J. McKeithen put the fin- ishing touch on the bill with his signature. So the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport was formally created in roughly a week - but its beginnings go back a little farther - ten years, in fact, before the bill ever hit the State Legislature. Since 1955, Dr. Joe E. Holoubek had headed a committee of the Shreveport Medical Society to get a medical school located in Shreveport. So in June of 1965, after ten years of work, worry, but always optimism dreams were changed to realities and work was turned into more work and planning. A dean was needed for the school, and a dean was acquired - the Dean of Louisiana medicine - Dr. Edgar Hull. Dr. Hull, the associate dean of the LSU Medical Center, was named