Temple University School of Chiropody - Tempodian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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FRANK H. EBY. PKor.D.. G.Cp. Profavtor ol Materia Medico, Pharmacy and Therapeutics MEDICA, HD TOXICOLOGY PHARMACY, MATERIA One of the most important phases in our professional study is a thorough understanding of the many and varied medicaments used in chiropody. Dr. Eby. assisted by Dr. Cornfeld, presented us with o complete survey of this specialized field. In our course in Pharmacy, we considered the principles of the pharmaceutical world. Specific instruction in the techniques employed in the preparation of the more common classes of remedial agents used in practice proved to be absorbing demonstrations. We discarded our old system of weights and measures and learnt modern ones. The hours which we spent in learning crude drugs, purified drugs, and synthetic drugs were well worth their while, for without this knowledge a student could never hope to become a successful practitioner. Solubilities, concentrations, preparations, indications, and contraindications become second nature to us. Prescription writing was thoroughly mastered. In Toxicology, we discussed the various poisons, their properties and antidotes. We cannot value these courses too highly and we are graTetul to Dr. Eby for his excellent presentation. They are basic studies and necessary for our future work. HARR'f G. CORNFELD. Instructor in Materia Mcd.ca mechanical orthopedics, shoe therapy and cast making To pad or to brace! That is the question. Under the guiding hand of Dr. Carleton, the various phases of these all-important branches of Chiropody were discussed with all their ramifications. We shall never forget the coses of a young pretty girl who had a sedentary occupation and the two hundred fifty pound shipbuilder. The many hours we spent perfecting our technique in cost making in our Freshman year have since proved their worth, for we realize thot without on exact replica of the foot with which to work, all bracing would be futile. Dr. Carleton skillfully coordinated these three subjects throughout our school years with practical applications and demonstration. We were given all the considerations of the mechanical principles for the correction and alleviation of foot abnormalities and were shown thot by correlating these principles we would arrive at an intelligent and conclusive diagnosis and treatment. FRANK J. CARLETON. D.S.C. Professor of Mochonicol Orthopedics and Director of Visual Education

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HISTORY OF CHIROPODY Lives of great men all remind us . . This class in the history of the healing arts served not only as an orientation course, but it also acquainted us, in our Freshman year, with man's effort to combat or alleviate disease through the ages. The class was conducted by Dr. Krausz, and later by Dr. Hall upon his return from the armed forces. We discussed the progress of medicine, with special emphasis placed on the early history of chiropody and its development. An outline of men famous for their achievement in the eternal struggle against disease was presented. This subject gave us the background necessary for a complete understanding of the position which our profession holds in modern life. .EY M. HUNSICKER, A.B.. ln» roctor in Hygiene o.s.c. Profc '•ropody HYGIENE Each new week at nine o'clock A. M., we sauntered to our respective places—sleepy-eyed and not too mentally alert—but, Dr. Hunsicker possessed the knack of awakening our bodies and minds os we ottended his lectures on hygiene. We are grateful for the general and special education in a subject of such practical importance. We have, as chiropodists, not only a knowledge of personal hygiene, but also nave learned the checking and preventing of infectious diseases and the transmission of them. We hope to furnish preventive medical services when necessary and we promise to show enthusiastic interest in community hygienic conservations and promotions. As a member of a profession involving body care, we may well be proud of our more than general knowledge of nutrition, medical, and dental subjects learned in our hygiene classes. ENGLISH. LATIN TERMINOLOGY, nil PUBLIC SPEAKING Bow-wow. woof-woof, yip-yip! No, you haven t wandered into a kennel by mistake. That was our public speaking class. Ably directed by Dr. Clapp, our various courses in English, Latin Terminology, and Public Speaking proved to be the most exciting and unpredictable classes on the roster. In English, we ran the gomut from correct grammar and usage to the poetry of the ages, stopping on the way to compose masterpieces on every conceivable subject. Latin Terminology gave us a taste of undecipherable terms to come, and we labored long hours over definitions of life and the life cycle. However, it was Public Speaking that gave the extroverts an opportunity to assert themselves and the introverts an opportunity to come out of their shell. We ail emerged with a feeling of ease and self-confidence before an audience. rro'«ior of n9Hth and Public Speaking

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PODOPEDIATRICS We all realize some of the possibilities of the advancement for Chiropody in the field of children's work, but it was not until Dr. Sharp presented his lectures that we could envision the full gamut of opportunities in this branch of our profession. Methods of child examination and child psychology were presented in a manner that may be applied to the foot. We were given a detailed consideration of the various phases of diagnosis and treatment of foot lesions in the child, and we now appreciate how many of the complicated affections found in the feet of adults con be eliminated if corrected during childhood. With both the practical and theoretical knowledge that we received in this course through Dr. Sharp’s instruction, we are well equipped to diagnose and treat foot disorders occurring in children. “ediairict RFORD. ° s C- A na orr l MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS This subject is thot in which Dr. Harford adeptly taught us to answer and recognize the why's , what's , and wherefores of the various diseases manifesting themselves in the lower extremities. Indeed, we should prove poor chiropodists if we were unable to diagnose a rheumatic ailment from a Freiberg's infraction! We are confident that the many hours we spent in learning fevers, focal infections, rheumatic ailments, etc., have given us the general knowledge which members of our profession must know for a successful future practice. We shall long remember Dr. Harford and his precise and thorough teachings of Medical Diagnosis. OFFICE PRACTICE It has often been said that nothing can take the place of experience. but fortunately, we were put in a position to gain from another man’s experience. In our senior year, Dr. Gamble discussed the many difficulties that are encountered by the young chiropodist with suggestions os to the manner in which to overcome these difficulties. Every phase of the office procedure was touched from the planning of our office for efficiency to our personal professionalism. Through Dr. Gamble's lectures we began to realize the relation between the clinic and our own private offices—where they would differ and where they would be similar. Our time in this course was well spent, for it will save us hours of needless worry, a great deal of needless work, and, in general, pave the way toward c smooth, well-run office. m FELTON O. GAMBLE. D.S.C.. F.A.S.C.R. Professor of Office Practice