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

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past nineteen years, he has served as an associate editor of the Journal of Pediatrics . He Is an active member of both the National Board of Medical Examiners and the examining body of the American Board of Family Practice. The proud father of three and grandfather of seven, he has been described by his students as clever, witty and warm. He always has a story to tell and the time to tell it. One of his most popular tales concerns the occasion on which he and Dr. Nelson were stuck in an overheated car. Dr. Nelson Insisted that Dr. Smith climb up and down a river The Smith Clan embankment to fill a beer can with water for the radiator. Tills year. Dr. David Smith is retiring after many years of service to Temple and St. Christopher's. It is not only the length of Dr. Smith's service that is remarkable howevcr.but also his exceptional talents and dedication as teacher, scientist and friend that have left their mark on generations of Temple students. As one former student said, ‘his was one of the greatest medical services of our time. David and Eleanor in Alaska

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A gentleman Smith has served on numerous committees within the University, the Hospital and other civic organizations. As befits an educator of his stature. Dr. Smith Is a member of numerous medical societies. Including Alpha Omega Alpha, the Legion of Honor of the Chapel of the Four Chaplains. Alpha Kappa Kappa and the very exclusive Pediatric Travel Club. He has authored chapters in many books, as well as numerous articles. For the Smith s growing family and he was forced into private practice. He did. however, maintain academic tics to Temple. In 1966 Dr. Smith returned to St. Christopher's as Director of Inpatient Services and was appointed Associate Professor in Pediatrics at Temple. Since that time, he has served as Acting Medical Director and Acting Chair of Pediatrics. Dr. Smith currently serves as Deputy Chair of Pediatrics as well as Director of Medical Education. In addition. Dr. St. Chris Intern

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Carson Schneck. M.D. OND C.TRUE anatomy RY-CONFERFVrF Bennett Lorber. M.D. HOODEDS Concetta Harakal. Ph.D. Pen-Mlng Ming. M.D.