Temple University School of Dentistry - Odontolog Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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HENRY HERBERT BOOM. M.D.

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tCo ibrnrp f rrbcvt 35oom in recognition anti appreciation of fjis untiring efforts m our beijalf this booh is respectfully bebienteb

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2£ cnrj $rrl)ert 3Soom, iH.D. professor of phivsico, Chcmistrp and ittctallurgp ENRY HERBERT BOOM is a native Philadelphian, having been born in this city August r. 1862. He received his education in the public schools of this city, entering the High School in 1877. Upon completion of his course in the High School, he entered the Medi-ll —=jj cal Department of the University of Pennsylvania, from which in ----- — stitution he received his degree in 1885. fter his graduation he continued his studies for several years in the department of science auxiliary to medicine. In 1891 Dr. Boom received the diploma of the ‘‘Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle for completion of the prescribed four years’ course of study. Dr. Boom filled the chair of Chemistry in the Medico-Chirurgical College during the years 1894 to 1897. He also lectured upon Hygiene at Medico Chi-rurgical College for several sessions. In 1892 Dr. Boom was placed in charge of the chemical laboratories of the Philadelphia Dental College, and at the same time appointed assistant to the chair of Physics. Chemistry and Metallurgy. Upon the retirement of Professor Samuel B. Howell, who became Emeritus Professor in 1901. Dr. Boom was elected to till the vacancy, thereby becoming Professor of Physics. Chemistry and Metallurgy. Professor Boom is a prominent member of both County and State Medical Societies. American Medical Association, as well as an active member of several other scientific associations. Dr. Boom has assisted in the compilation of several works of dental and medical interest. He is also the author of a Laboratory Guide in Hygienic and I'hysiological Chemistry. He is also a frequent contributor to the leading journals devoted to dentistry and med:cme. 1 2