Tulane University School of Medicine - T Wave Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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To Learn the Art of Medicine... The real practice of Medicine — the art of Medicine — involves a great deal more than the simple act of prescribing medic- ation or performing a surgical procedure. Rather, it requires a soothing touch, a sincere interest in and dedication to a patient ' s recovery and future health, just the right number of compassionate and caring words, and the ability to realize when one can help, and when one cannot. Over the past four years we, as students of

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In our class alone there are jazz musicians, instrumentalists, cartoonists, poets, artists, and songwriters. Athletes from almost every sport also abound — runners, swimmers, cyclists, skiers, divers, hikers, canoeists, windsurfers, and (of course) Ultimate Frisbee fanatics. We have gourmet cooks who have introduced some of us to Brazilian codfish pie, Cuban black beans, Indonesian rice dishes, Spanish flans, Swedish herring, grilled salmon from the Northwest, enchiladas. New England chowders, as well as boiled crawfish and blackened redfish, not to mention a cake decorator who made many a birthday special. There is even amongst us a relative of the inventor of the Homan ' s Sign. Through our discussions of politics, social issues, music, and art, we have helped each other to open our minds, or to confirm within us previously established opinions. The spectrum of thoughts, ideas, and creativity among our class is often surprisingly broad — perhaps broader than we are willing to admit. ..or put up with. This diversity has exposed us to new concepts and experiences, enriched our lives, piqued our interests, and helped us to accept and enjoy the differences in others. It is something that makes Tulane unique from many other medical schools. We will continue to enrich the hves of each other in the years to come as we continue and renew friendships formed while acquiring our medical educations. 21 Our Home States —. I 2 1 J 5 I L Alaska 1 Guam Puerto Rico Virgin Isionds 1 ! 2!!ZSZ i ■ zssz WMMpBHMHM .to axJu i o4 — i-waft e:

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this art, have come to know the importance of a well mind to the ailing body as it heals. The influences of lifestyle on health are becoming increasingly more apparent, and we have come to appreciate the necessity of educating our patients about themselves and their illnesses. The difference a phy- sician can make in a human life by sharing with that person the responsibility for man- aging his or her problems is enormous. Our goal should always be to try to improve the overall quality of life of those we help as we strive to improve our own. Through these efforts we, as physicians, can better the world around us. Our professors and instructors have shared with us their knowledge and skills so that we may, in turn, use the current and future technology, medications, and techniques to better and prolong the lives of others. They have also worked to instill within us a love and desire for further education. The inter- actions with our peers these past few years have taught us to support, care, and accept each other as well as those we care for. We ' ve each witnessed the miracle of birth, and the rewards of recovery from a debi- litating illness. We ' ve also felt the sadness and frustration as those we have cared for have passed away, and these experiences tug at our hearts, making us strive that much harder for the sometimes elusive cure — that little something extra that might prolong a special individual ' s life. ATTEWTIQH The Oath of Hippocrates I do solemnly swear, by whatever I hold most sacred, that I will be loyal to the profession of medicine, and just and generous to its members. That I will lead my life and practice my Art in uprightness and honor. That into whatever home I shall enter, it shall be for the good of the sick and the well to the utmost of my power, and that I will hold myself aloof from wrong and corruption, and from the tempting of others to vice. That I will exercise my Art solely for the cure of my patients and the prevention of disease, and will give no drug and perform no operation for a criminal purpose, and far less suggest such thing. That whatever I shall see or hear of the lives of men and women that is not fit to be spoken, I will keep inviolably secret. These things I do promise, and in proportion as I am faithful to this oath may happiness and good repute be ever mine — the opposite if I shall be forsworn.