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

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Hippocratic Oath I swear by Appolo the physician and Aesculapius and Hygeia and Panacea and all the gods and goddesses that according to my ability and judgment; I will keep this oath and 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 own 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 stipula- tion and oath. According to the law of medicine but to none others, I will follow the system of regimen which according to my ability and judgment I consider, For the benefit of my patients and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous. I will give no deadly medicine to any one if asked nor suggest any such counsel and in like manner I will not give to a woman a pessary to produce abortion. With purity and with 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 practioners of this work. Into whatever houses I enter, I will go into them for the benefit of the sick, and I will abstain from every voluntary act of mischief and corruption. And further from the seduction of females or males, of freemen and slaves. Whatever in connection with my professional practice or not in connection with it, I see or hear in the life of men which ought not to be spoken of abroad, I will not divulge as reckoning that all such should be kept secret. While I continue to keep this 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 reverse be my lot! Osteopathic Oath I do hereby affirm my loyalty to the profession I am about to enter. I will be mindful always of my great responsibility 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 professional duties, to employ only those recognized methods of treatment consis- tent with good judgment 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 be 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 co-operation, and never by word or by act cast imputa- tions upon them or their rightful 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 intersts and for the interests of the students who will come after me. 1 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. 23

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Dean The Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Best Wishes, Class of 1982! Thank you for the privilege of extending my congratulations and greetings to your fine class on behalf of the Faculty and Educational Administration. You have completed one of the most rigorous programs in medical education - that of osteopathic medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. You have verified the decision of the Admissons Committee, and ha ve demonstrated your ability and have earned the privilege and right to be called Osteopathic Physician . We are proud to have you as alumni of PCOM and members of the osteopathic profession. I have appreciated the Class of 1982 and its spirit. It has been reflected through all four years. You have demonstrated an attitude of diversity and yet have achieved a high level of class unity. You shared joy and sadness and triumph with one another. I expect Your Class to have some of the largest and best reunions we have seen at PCOM. The high spirit of the Class was evident at the Commencement activities, and I was delighted to see you all enjoy your week . Thank you for the interest shown to your College and to future classes in the initiation of the Class of 1982 Library Fund. This was appreciated by the entire college family. The ingenuity of your class and its leaders showed up once more in the way you were able to make this Fund grow. It has been a delight to have been your Dean. I am certain that many of you will be leaders in our profession and in your communities. It has been a privilege to work with you. PCOM and the Dean ' s Office is here to serve you, so do not hesitate to call us for assistance in the future. On behalf of the Faculty, the members of the Educational Administration, and our PCOM team, I extend hearty best wishes to each of you. May God bless you all. Sincerely, Robert W. England, Dean S. 0. D.O. 22

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Anatomy Vincent T. Cipolla, DO. Chairman James O. Brown, Ph.D. Richard Notzold, Ph.D. David Roberts, Ph.D. Robert P. Fink, Ph.D. TageN. Kvist. Ph.D. Leroy Kearney, Jr., DO.