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

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N T E N T I. INTRODUCTION II. COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL III. THROUGH THE YEARS Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors IV. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Fraternities Societies |i :l oiio

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r LIFE is short, opportunity fleeting, judgment difficult, treatment easy; but treatment after thougiit.is proper and profitable. The true import of these philosophical words of Hippocrates, uttered over two thousand years ago, is most clearh realized by those who know and practice the art and science of Osteopathy. The correlation between the hand and the brain must be very intimate; but the manual processes must be forever preceded by the mental, and subjugated to them at all times if we are to achieve the ultimate attainments which this school of therapy, above all others, is capable of producing. The true Osteopath is the true physician, dedicating his life to the relief of human suffering through the development of the true art and science of healing. To more vividly portray the close correlation of Mens et Manus the Synapsis of 1938 is published.

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THE dedication of the College Year Book is the greatest honor which the Junior Class, as a group, can bestow upon any man. This singular dis- tinction is conferred by the Class of 1939 upon a man who has guided us with humor, tolerance, and under- standing through the difficult years of our professional study; a physician who has told us modestly of his suc- cesses and frankly of his failures. Thereby developing in us an understanding of our responsibilities, as well as an appreciation of our opportunities and abilities. The respect and admiration of the class for this de- voted teacher and practitioner of Osteopathy throughout these few short years has produced a mutual bond of fellowship, much deeper than the ordinary professor- student relationship. His clear, concise reasoning and logical deductions in regard to practical problems con- fronting the Osteopathic physician have guided our ofttimes bewildered brains into the proper channels for constructive and rational Osteopathic thinking. As a permanent memorial of our appreciation and esteem, we, the Class of 1939, dedicate the Synapsis of 1938 to a physician, a teacher, and a friend, who by his example inspires us to loftier endeavor; and the thought of whom shall ever serve to awaken in us sincerity and enthusiasm in upholding the ideals of our profession. Dr. George S. Rothmeyer, D.O., M.Sc.