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

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the AOA Honor Society, and graduated second in his class, the Class of 1959. After serving a year of internship at Frankford Hospital. Dr. Schneck returned to Temple as an Instructor in Anatomy, a position he held for the next five years. From 1961-1965, Dr. Schneck pursued a Ph.D. in conjunction with the Department of Anatomy of Temple Medical School, which included a two-year fellowship with the National Institute of Health. In 1965, he accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Anatomy at Temple and shortly thereafter, was promoted to Associate Professor. He was awarded full Professor status in 1974. Aside from his responsibilities for teaching Gross Anatomy and Neuroanatomy to medical and graduate students. Dr. Schneck found time to prepare a series of anatomy review lectures initially designed for orthopedic resident physicians. Soon thereafter, residents in other specialties were making similar requests. Professor Schneck now teaches a total of 14 postgraduate courses to residents and practicing physicians in almost every medical subspecialty. Professor Schneck admits that he has no favorite courses or subjects, but simply likes everything . Considered an expert in ultrasonographic anatomy of the breast. Dr. Schneck has lectured, conducted workshops, and has written two books on this subject. In conjunction with two colleagues, A Core Text of Clinical Anatomy is now in preparation. In addition to his academic interests at the medical school. Dr. Schneck manages to serve on eleven departmental, medical school and university committees. For many of us. Dr. Schneck's reputation preceeded our introduction to him on the first day of Anatomy class. To our surprise (and slight dismay), he knew all of our names on that first day and called on us by name to provide answers in his inquisitive, yet reinforcing method of teaching. His teaching sessions in Anatomy lab always attracted a large crowd as he presented and demonstrated a difficult concept in a way that could be grasped and appreciated by everyone in the class. It is not difficult for us to see how this modest and respected educator has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards and honors. i 6

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We the Class of 1982 of Temple University School of Medicine are honored to dedicate SKULL 1982 to Carson D. Schneck, M.D.. Ph.D.. Professor of Anatomy. As a physician, teacher and scientist, he epitomizes a standard of excellence that we can strive to emulate as we go forth in our medical careers. Carson Schneck was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1933. Early in his life, his parents impressed upon him the importance of a good education. After graduation from high school, he attened Muhlenburg Colfege, where he was torn between pursuing a career in teaching or medicine. According to Carson. I had always wanted to become a teacher, but did not realize that there were numerous teaching opportunities in the field of medicine. In line with his parents' wishes for a solid education for their son. Carson enrolled as an M.D. candidate at Temple University in the Fall of 1955. He found the basic medical sciences interesting as well as challenging and realized early during his career as a student the real need for physicians to teach basic medical sciences. His desire to be both a physician and teacher could be recognized. During his medical school years, Carson distinguished himself by being elected to 5

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He received the 1970 SKULL dedication, the Linback Teaching Award in 1976, and the Sowell Teaching Award in 1980. In addition, he has received SAMA Teaching Recognition repeatedly from 1968-1978 Dr. Schneck is a man of boundless energy who survives on 1-5 hours of sleep per night. He finds calisthenics and early morning jogging to be physically rejuvenating. He is also an avid football fan. Dr. Schneck is not without a reflective side. While in college, he was very interested in theology, philosophy, and anthropology. He still enjoys reading about theology and teaches an adult Sunday school class at the First United Church of Christ in Quakertown. Carson Schneck is a gifted and admired teacher and physician who has contributed significantly to the education of thousands of students, residents, and physicians during his tenure at Temple. His enthusiasm and unique teaching talent have become legendary among those who have known him. It is with great pride and gratitude that we, the Class of 1982 of Temple University School of Medicine honor him for his excellence and commitment to our education by dedicating SKULL 1982 to him. 7