Medical College of Pennsylvania - Iatrian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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ADMISSION ORDERS Admit to MCP ' 76 Dx. — naive Status — enthusiastic Vital signs q 1 yr. PPDq6mos. Activities — restricted Diet- Anatomy Physiology Neuroanatomy Pathology Microbiology ICLM Preventive Med. Clerkships Electives Diagnostic tests- quizzes q 4 wksx2yrs orals x 4 NBMEx2 Therapeutic- 5 29 76

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theVAGOMER ' . ' ' -■ • « jsms $ There once was a gomer in Philly, Who thought health care was quite silly. ; . He drank and he smoked - : . ' . ' : ' And he nearly croaked . ' :. ' ' A perfect patient for Woodland University. - This same VA gomer developed COPD, And later converted his PPD. One day it grew cold • : V ' .. And he got less bold And was admitted to 5 South on MCP. The old chart was 10 inches thick. It was enough to make the intern sick. After6H P ' s And blood cultures time three The old gomer really had had it. ' ' . h A week later the SMA-6 was ready Which showed a blood sugar of 580 He needed an IV v Ad blood sugars q.i.d. •; ; And got stuck by the student, excessively. The gomer received little attention, Other than use as a pin cushion. Although the nursing care Left his behind quite bare; He tolerated his hospitalization without question. The old man did quite remarkably, And went on to a near full recovery. And the student of MCP Finally got his MD Knowing it was the gomer who had taught him. you see. m

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Combine: 2yrs. of sore asses 1 yr. of running around halls, starting IVs, and of blood letting A pinch of terror of professor ' s rounds (A powerful spice indeed!) Then mix: 2000 National Board Exam questions oral exams, transcripts, dean ' s letters, interviews Beat well, and in only 4yrs. you will have a doctor (Frost with 3-5 yrs. post-graduate training.) The Cost A Place to Live THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA ; tfe ;) 3300 HENRY AVENUE PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA 19129 ACH JPPEB »0»TlON AND BUJBN v DESCdlPNON UAOUM1 Tuition 1972-1973 1973-1 ? 1 I97U-I975 1975-1976 t 2,750. 3,050. 3,300. U.000. Total i 13.100. Student Council Fee (1972-1976) 70. Kail box Fee (1973-1976) 30. Health Fee (1972) 25- Graduation Fee (1976) 30. Pa. Cert. Preliminary Ed. (1972) 2. S 13.257-00 i a • . «• September, 1972 FINANCIAL AID OFFICE PLEASE ENTER e Promises, Promises The ' Scope