Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Synapsis Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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T3he Qollege Qlinic If tliiTf is .-my OTH- i)oint in tlic lantr of a stuiltiit wliiili i .•iiiaiDjrous t(i» liis graduation from tlu- Collcgf, it is liis introduction to tlic work of tlit- out-patit-nt clinic. Havinsj studied to prepare liimself for a career of service, he is sent into a small world of practice where, under the guidance of superiors, it is liis privilege to meet liis own ])atients. to render such service as he may, -and to prove to liimself his own ahility or his own shortcomings as a practising ])liysieian. ami to learn by doing and hy seeing, the things which have never heen i)ut into hooks. Then, having com])leted his course of study, he may go on into .1 practice l jss strange for having already had an introduction to a few of its many proMems. . . . M39

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T-- . -. -...■■i--r s.( fTyff f i ' ' . ' ' !?» he Qhemistry Laboratory In this most modern of laboratories, under the supervision of thoroughly trained instructors, every Freshman and every Sophomore proves for himself the funda- mentals of Chemical Science, especially as they pertain to the healing art. And having taken for his own a knowledge of basic principles, he is equipped to pursue for himself the less tangible theories of today, the facts of tomorrow. Of greatest interest is the comparatively recent development of the course in Chemistry along lines designed to demonstrate the relation of Osteopathic principles and therapy to facts long established bj ' the older science of Chemistry.

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he Surgical Amphitheatre This is the realm of tlie surgeon wherein through certainty and dexterity of his skilled hands in conjunction with the wisdom acquired through long years of practice and training he works toward the alleviation of pain; above him ranged in graded tiers the students whose privilege it is to watch, observe the principles and technique of surgery that they have been taught. No one thing has been spared in the successful endeavor that has made tliis room a complete unit, even to the smallest detail ; every thing for the surgeoii to better aid in the result. Spacious and comfortable, tinted tiling that will not glare, all the latest equipment, and a power plant independent of that of the city pro- nounces this .imphitheatre modern and up to date.