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

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Administration A. M. Flack Sr., D.O. 1875-1941 Dean, Philadelphia College of Osteopathy

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OSTEOPATHIC OATH: I do hereby affirm my loyalty to the profession I am about to enter. I will be mindful always of my great responsibilitity to preserve the health and life of my patients, to retain their confidence and respect, both as a physician and a friend who will guard their secrets with scrupulous honor, and fidelity, to perform faithfully my profes- sional duties, to employ only those recognized methods of treatment consistent with good judgement and with my skill and ability, keeping in mind always nature ' s laws and the body ' s inherent capacity for recovery. I will be ever vigilant in aiding in the general welfare of the community, sustaining its laws and institutions, not engaging in those practices which will in any way bring shame or discredit upon myself or my profession. 1 will give no drugs for deadly purposes to any person, though it be asked of me. I will endeavor to work in accord with my colleagues in a spirit of progressive cooperation and never by word or by act cast imputions upon them or their right- ful practices. I will look with respect and esteem upon all those who have taught me my art. To my college, I will be loyal and strive always for its best interests and for the interests of the students who will come after me. I will be ever alert to further the application of basic biologic truths to the healing arts and to develop the principles of osteopathy which were first enunciated by Andrew Taylor Still. to our goal. HIPPOCRATIC OATH: I swear by Apollo the physi- cian, and Aesculapius, and all the gods, and goddesses that according to my ability and judgement: I will keep this oath and this stipulation — to reckon him who taught me this art equally dear to me as my parents, to share my substance with him, and relieve his necessities if required to look upon his offspring in the same footing as my brothers and to teach them this art if they shall wish to learn it. Without fee or stipulation and that by precept, lecture, and every other mode of instruction, I will impart a knowledge of the art to my own sons, and those of my teachers, and to disciples bound by a stipulation and oath. According to the law of medicine but to none other, I will follow the system of regime which, according to my ability and judgement, I consider for the benefit of my patients and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous. I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked nor suggest any such counsel, and in like manner I will not give to a woman a pessary to promote abortion. With purity and holiness I will pass my life and practice my art. I will not cut persons laboring under the stone, but will leave this to be done by men who are practi- tioners of this work. Into whatever houses I enter, I will go unto them for the benefit of the sick, and will abstain from every voluntary act of mischief and corruption; and further from the seduction of females or males, or free- men and slaves. Whatever in connection with my pro- fessional practice or not in connection with it, I see or hear, in the life of men which ought not be spoken of abroad. I will not divulge as reckoning that all such should be kept secret. While I continue to keep oath unviolated, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of the art respected by all men in all times! But should I trespass and violate this oath, may the reverse be my lot.

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The President Philadelphia College of Osteopathy City Line Avenue and Monument Road Philaddphia 31. Penn ylvQnia To the Class of 1966: The ■n. You lothing which pleases me more than to pare ic i pate in the development of young men can, then, understand my delight as I watch you graduation and the beginning of your active career as osteo- pathic physicians. 1 congratulate you. In doing so I also congratulate your wives, children and your parents. Each of them has contributed to your success and Co your Because a faculty is know women it graduates, it likes Faculty of Philadelphia Colle Our ele joy yo osteopathic phys profession ' s corporate, profe contribution to the health ca have been well educated to gi osteopathic care. They expec and judged by the men and o be proud of its work. The e of Osteopathy is proud of you, expectation which will lead on successes. You will be fine ill be vital units in your sional and civic activities, and e of your fellow citizens. You e your patients high-level it of you, we know they will You now join the great family of Philadelphia College of Osteopathy alumni. We hope that as alumni you will support both materially and in spirit the dynamic growth of your Alma Mater. We hope you will keep in close touch with us and thus share in the exciting years ahead as we devote ourselves to the strengthening of osteopathic care and service. My hearty congratula nd bes ishe Sincerely yours, ,,■ 24