University of Florida College of Medicine - Retrospectroscope Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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14 “We are not interested primarily in disease, but in the patient, the patient, the man who is diseased. We do not study disease first and man later, but man first and the disease later. We must insist that more important than the precise diagnosis of the case is its formulation in terms of the relationship of the individual to his disease and the relationship of the patient to his associates and to his environment. If we bear this in mind, we can most effectively aid our patient, treat his illnesses, reestablish his personal equilibrium and aid him to regain his place in the social group.” Russel N. DeJong, M.D. submitted by Richard Bowdle ‘The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who — errs and comes short again and again; who knows the, great en= DY tee thusiams, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; Des Published = who, if he wins, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, if = 7 2 he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with | thdse cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.’ Theordore Roosevelt submitted by Mike. Bliziotes “a ghost which calls itself rationality but whose appearance is that of incoherence and meaninglessness, which causes the most normal of everyday acts to seem slightly mad because of their irrelevance to anything else. This is the ghost of normal everyday assumptions which declares that the ultimate purpose of life, which is to keep alive, is impossible, but that this is the ultimate purpose of life anyway, so that great minds struggle to cure diseases so that people may live longer, but only madmen ask why. One lives longer in order that he may live longer. There is no other purpose. That is what the ghost says.” Robert M. Pirsig submitted by Dave Burtner “Never let your schooling interfere with your education.” Mark Twain, submitted by Scott Chatham After four years of medical education, I have finally learned the one enduring principle of modern medical practice: wash you hands before you go to the bathroom. Jerry Fisher “The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. and whither then? I cannot say. Bilbo Baggins, J.R.R. Tolkein submitted by Greg Howell “All who drink of this remedy recover in a short time, except those whom it does not help, all who die. Therefore, it is obvious that it fails only in incurable cases” Galen submitted by Dave Ramsay “Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.” Desiderata submitted by Robert Wetzel ant, Pose more or less he one nd THOee more or Fiese the other. But yOuse specialist cannot be brought in under either of these two categories. Hei not learned, for he is formally ignorant of all that does not enter into specialty; but neither is heignorant, because he isa ‘scientist’, an yand ‘knov very well his own tiny portion of the universe. We shalkhave to say y thatheis. a learned ignoramus, which is a very serious matter, as it implies that he isa % person who is ignorant, not in the fashion of the ignorant, man, butwith all - the petulance of one who is learned in his owneepccial aye -IVORY TOWER TALK’ If ancient herbs and Ey stem ine words | aren't powerful enough to astound you We'll bafflescope you with our oscillosounder For what could possibly be profounder Then ee the roles up our own way fale: Yes we’re telling you how you should play” For studies have shown ms . (We must let it be known) » that 1 survive when treated ‘While 1 of 2 die ie left alone: Although you'r re not ‘suk - sifsour data is pure The results, they are undebated | es ae For the statistics that show oY Tie ibis ae That which we know of: ay a ori, of eo Giagegive cr created Sey Ulrich :

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Let us emancipate the student, and give him time and opportunity for the cultivation of his mind, so that in his pupilage he shall not be a puppet in the hands of others, but rather a self- relying and reflecting being. An anonymous poem: Take Time Take time for work, it is the price of success. Take time to think, it is the source of power. Take time to play, it is the secret of youth. Take time to read, it is the fountain of wisdom. Take time to be friendly, it is the road to happiness. Take time to love and be loved, it is the privilege of the gods. Take time to laugh, it is the music of the soul. Melvin L. Rubin Disease knows no holiday. William B. Deal Dropsy Courting Consumption Thomas Rowlandson, 1812 Piao, Gy... the Elysian Fields... learning what you think you need to know .. . getting better acquainted with the faculty .. . being treated like a human being . . . never again such respect with so little responsibility... vacations . . . anxious decisions too. . . choosing your field. . . internship trips... applications... classrank...interviews...are you AOA?... deals . letters of recommendation . . . 1) it is better to be matched than unmatched; 2) it is better to be unmatched than unhappily matched; 3) show up for match day .. . the Pimp, Whore and Pervert Party ...award votes... old skit movies . . . football mediocrity, age or enthusiasm? . . . yearbook pictures .. . a social committee ...a quickening tempo of excitement and expectation . . . a special spring fever . . . the Senior-Faculty Banquet. . . the Hippocratic Award... skits... parties... parents... and finally . . . finally mone Oath. andGRADUATION... after 72,800 trips by the Med Center Special.

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Petrarch’ the poet wrote Pope Clement V about the cele- brated French surgeon, Guy de Chauliac (1300-1368): “As always and most especially in the circumstances, brevity becomes the man who wishes to address His Holiness, so I will say my say in brief, speaking my mind with sincerity and a devout heart. I know that your bedside is besieged by the doctors. This is the very mainspring of my fears. They never agree among themselves, judging it blameworthy to contribute nothing new or merely to fol- low in another's footsteps. There is no doubt that they all trade in our lives, as Pliny put it, while hoping for fame asa result of new discoveries. It is a singular privilege of their calling that a man need only say he is a doctor for people to put blind trust in him. Yet falsehood is more dangerous in this art than in any other. Beware: anyone may be de- ceived, so great is the power of hope. There is no law punishing homicidal ignorance and no punitive prece- dent. They learn and it is we who foot the bill; they become expert as they kill. Only a doctor can commit murder and get away with it. Most merciful Father, think of that band as of enemy forces. Let the memory of the man who chose this for his epitaph bear witness, ‘I died of a surfeit of doctors’. The elder Cato’s prophecy seems at last to have come true, with ruin following on the heels of the Greeks and their learning, expecially their medical men. Having got to the stage when men dare not do without doctors. although countless nations manage without them as well and better than we do, and in good health . . . then find yourself a single one who is worthy, not on account of his IN A DISILLUSIONED MOMENT We came from schools throughout the lands) On grades, on luck, on slight of hand. Some did moan they’d done their best And so their daddies did the rest. To cure the sick, yes, raise the dead; A vision flickered through our heads. But soon we learned to crack a joke, While Mrs. Queen, on her deathbed, choked. y So we learned from those above, But very few could teach us love. - Oh, love your work and you'll do fine But to love mankind there’s just no time. The BIRDS continue their somber song. Years go by, we pass along; And with dubious integrity, We collect one more degree. A. A. McNeill, IIT I’m here! At last, I’m here! Despite the pain, despite the fear, d ! manners, but on account of his knowledge and integrity. ie ere: : ‘ Here to meet another soul and chat Their art is almost forgotten . . . as if their business were tails not with ill-health but to bring people round to their point At fees ene Picky: I smil of view. They crowd the sick-beds of the unfortunate, Vm here Se nS high-flown phrases flowing from their lips. A poor sick man dies and all they do is discourse of Hippocratic this and Ciceronian that, trying to turn all occasions — however tragic — to their own advantage . . . In conclusion, let me say that from a doctor intent on his eloquence and not on advice, you must guard your life as you would from an assassin or sly poisoner. Plautus was right, inthe Aulularia, when the cook was told ‘Be off with you! I pay you as acook I’m glad I’m here, despite the bitter pain and fear The pain feels good! It’s good I’m here! Thanks to life, and hail to birth. I cheer! -box!’ not as a chatter box!’ For the rest, take care of your health, ee actin ito toe MAG hes Herth doing what is good and needful to that end. Be of good Tee heeet cheer and hopeful if you wish yourself, and the Church and us-suffering with you — to be well again. And may God keep you.” Petrarch (1304-74) submitted by Michael Proctor “A young physician makes a lumpy churchyard.” “Beware of the young doctor and the old barber.” Benjamin Franklin submitted by Alan Harmon Jimmie Sherman submitted by Alonzo Walker Gascon submitted by Alan Harmon “To see patients without reading is to sail an uncharted sea; to read without seeing patients is not to go to sea at all.’” Sir William Osler submitted by Dave Ramsey POMPE ROS ee we Me ote mee Tita eee TRIS SAID TRE ANCGIEDT, “1S THE MOST IMPORTANT PRECEPT OF THED ALL APD BENDING FORGIARD, The SQCCESSFUL DAD READ ID. LETTERS OF GOLD, “POUT TAKE VOURSELF TOO DAMPED SERIOGSLY -: