Temple University School of Medicine - Skull Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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ADMINISTRATION Mil LARD E. GLADFELTER. Ph D., D.Sc. in Ed.. LL.D., Litl.D., L.H.D. President of the University JOHN A. KOLMER. M S.. M.D.. Dr.P.H . Sc.D., LL.D.. L.H.D. Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Director of the Institute of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Seventy-fifth Anniversary' Portrait, 1886-1961 HOWARD W. BAKER, M.D. Hospital Administrator 11

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WILLIAM N. PARKINSON, M.D. The Parkinson Pavilion The class of ’61 was welcomed lo the Temple University School of Medicine on September 8, 1957, by Dr. William N. Parkinson. It was altogether appropriate that Dr. Parkinson welcome our class to an institution which showed in countless ways the influence of his many years of service as Dean of the School of Medicine. In 1929, when Dr. Parkinson assumed the position of Dean of the School of Medicine two noteworthy changes occurred. Samaritan Hospital became the Temple University Hospital. Secondly, ground was broken for what is now the Medical School building. A period of rapid growth thus ensued, culminating in the dedication in November, 1956 of the new medical center, one building of which deservedly bears Dr. Parkinson’s name. Yet physical growth is but a facet of the total progress that has been made. W'ith physical growth has come a tremendous intellectual growth. The net result —our Medical School now enjoys a reputation with the very best medical centers in the world. The greatness which the future holds for the Temple University School of Medicine will be erected upon the carefully laid foundation which Dr. Parkinson has been so instrumental in building. 10

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Isador Forman, M.D. On April 10, 1960, the class of’61 lost a beloved teacher and friend. Those of us who worked closely with Dr. Isador Forman knew him as a man devoted to the highest ideals of the practice and teaching of medicine. Dr. Forman found a second home in the Temple University School of Medicine. Following his graduation here in 1926 (at the very top of his class) he interned at the same hospital where he was to remain as a loyal and untiring physician for twenty three years. These years were bountiful ones, not only for our Obstetrics and Gynecology Department but for the several thousand students who came to know him as a teacher and counselor. Everyone in the class of’61 knew Dr. Forman—some of us in different ways than others. To the members of Phi Delta Epsilon fraternity, he was an untiring worker who gave generously of his time-and talents. He was active in the national organization of this fraternity, was president of the Philadelphia Graduate Club of Phi Delta Epsilon, and District Deputy Grand Consul (District 2). Those of us who were fortunate enough to work with him in the delivery room soon recognized his insight and tolerant attitude. The rest of our class knew him mainly as a lecturer in obstetrics and gynecology. His lecture always abounded with personal warmth and humor. These teachings remain indelible. It is with a feeling of fondness and sadness that the class of’61 pays tribute to Dr. Isador Forman. 12