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

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DAVID S. SMITH, M.D. David S. Smith. Professor of Pediatrics, has been associated with Temple medical students in various capacities since 1949. He is one of the rare attendings who spends a great deal of time with the students. In addition to morning and attending rounds, lie spends extra time with his students to review significant findings and Interesting cases. In recognition of his outstanding educational abilities. Dr. Smith won the Golden Apple Teaching Award in 1967. 1985, and 1989. David Smith was bom on June 29. 1921 in Ipswich. Massachusetts, the son of a dentist. He attended Dartmouth college for both his undergraduate degree and his first two years of medical school. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1944. and completed a rotating internship at Rhode Island Hospital in 1945. He declined an attractive anesthesiology residency to enter the United States Naval Reserve, where he served in the Pacific Theater. Upon his return to the United States. Lieutenant-Commander (later Commander) Smith was stationed in Williamsburg. Virginia, where he met Dr. Tyson, the father of his medical school roommate and the head of Pediatrics at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Dr. Tyson convinced Dr. Smith to come to Philadelphia upon conclusion of his active service. Once in Philadelphia. Dr. Smith completed a residency in neonatology at Pennsylvania Hospital, followed by a residency in pediatrics at St. Christopher's. Dr. Smith continued his training at the Philadelphia Hospital for Contagious Diseases, where he spent one year. In 1949. Dr. Waldo Nelson. Professor of Pediatrics at Temple, appointed Dr. Smith director of outpatient services at St. Christopher's . Unfortunately. the salary was insufficient to support Dr.

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ACTIVITIES — 98 — DEDICATION — 4 — CLINICAL — 36 — ADMINISTRATION -10- SENIORS — 104 — PRE-CLINICAL — 14 — ADVERTISERS - 290 - RESIDENCIES — 265 — CONTENTS

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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