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

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D [ D C Thoughts of dedication mean choosing a person who has been outstanding in our school lives for the four years we are here; a person who has spent most of his time and effort for the past decade in behalf of the students and the Hospital. There is only one man who teaches all four classes. The Freshmen meet him on their first morning and learn to connect him with Gray ' s. The Sophomores see him on the fourth floor and more anatomy. The Juniors follow him into the Hospital as externes and finally the Seniors have him again for review. His service may not have been as long in period of years as some of our older men, but in total hours he surpasses all. Between his positions as Medical Director of the Hospital, Student Health Director, Prosector, and the essence of anatomy in P. CO., he is practically on twenty-four-hour duty. The Freshman ' s Friend, one of the leading forces in our institution and a true osteopathic physician. We give you— DR. ANGUS G. CATHIE.

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GREETINGS TO THE CLASS OF 19 4 1 I believe it was John Dewey, great American philosopher, who said: The first distinguishing characteristic of thinking is facing the facts — in- quir)-, minute and extensive scrutinizing, obser- vation. Where or when I first read or heard this philo- sophical statement I cannot remember. That is beside the point. Fact is that it impressed me as pointed and related to what I sensed and saw reflected about the science of osteopathy. In our earlier years some scientific investigations were carried out. Seemingly to us in retrospection there followed years of inertness and diffidence. More recently real thinkers and inquirers have entered our fold. The atmosphere of things has changed. The art of osteopathy with all its gar- nishments has been outrun or at least matched. Art is in flight today before the sciences. The sciences have progressed with astounding eclat — inquiry, minute and extensive scrutinizing, obser- vation — the need for these things has impressed us. The call is clear. Here in your College organized, systematic re- search work goes on. There may be only super- ficial evidence of it — but it is to be registered and it is real. I have followed the progress of the Philadelphia College for more than a quarter of a centur)-. Notable advances have been made. But nothing pleases me more than the mind, the will if you please, of various members of our facult)- to inquire into the why of osteopathic things. This last is vital. President Emeritus, A. Law- rence Lowell, Harvard University, from a rich life and a long educational service, has this to say; Experience has proved and probably no one would now deny, that knowledge can advance, or at least can advance most rapidly, only by means of an unfettered search for truth on the part of those who devote their lives to seeking it in their respective fields, and by complete freedom in imparting to their pupils the truth that they have found. There lies a gem from a learned gentleman whose education and wisdom may well be recog- nized and respected. The future of osteopathy as a profession is linked with the inquir}-. minute and extensive scrutiniz- ing, observation of her teachers and students. EDGAR O. HOLDEN