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

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Bq»iq3 ioti Thomas Mifflin Rowland, Jr. was elected president of the Phila- delphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in June, 1974. As the fourth president of PCOM, he will direct the destiny of the largest of the nine osteopathic colleges in the United States, the 250-bed Barth Pavilion Hospital and four Health Care Centers. His achievements at PCOM over the past 24 years have done much to carry him to the chair of the Presidency. Since 1950 he has been an active, dynamic member of the administrative team, helping to shape the College ' s life and development. He has served as registrar, director of admissions, administrative affairs and execu- tive vice president. Nearly 2,000 men and women have been admitted to membership in the osteopathic profession by Thomas M. Rowland, Jr., who has been counselor and friend to hundreds of students. At the 1973 Com- mencement exercises, the honorary degree of doctor of laws was conferred upon him in recognition of his devotion and service to the college. Dr. Rowland is more than an able administrator, tireless in the pursuit of quality. He is a man of probity — sincere, uncluttered by pretentions, toughminded yet receptive to all ideas that will advance PCOM. He has won the respect of members of the Faculty, Pro- fessional Staff and Alumni for his straightforward opinions and willingness to listen. It is with a deep sense of honor that we dedicate SYNAPSIS ' 75 to Dr. Thomas M. Rowland, Jr. We ask that Dr. Rowland accept this dedication as a token gesture of our appreciation for the many services that he has rendered to the students and to PCOM. We wish him continued success.