University of Maryland School of Medicine - Terrae Mariae Medicus (Baltimore, MD)

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In Recognition As time goes on our medical school is continually changing the buildings, the students, and the faculty. Many of these changes we welcome, many we regret. The latter is true of two of the faculty changes which will take place next year. Dr. Amberson, who has served us faithfully for many years as Professor and Head of the Department of Physiol- ogy is leaving this position to devote his time to research. Dr. Parker, who is our Associate Dean in charge of curriculum is leaving this position to devote his full time to medi- cal practice. Robert T. Parker, a.b., m.d. William R. Amberson, ph.b.. ph.d. Both of these men have always had the welfare of the student foremost in his mind. They both have always been greatly interested in keeping our curricu- lum abreast of the times which is no little task. We of the senior class will always con- sider ourselves fortunate to have been students here while Dr. Amberson and Dr. Parker were associated with the fac- ulty. Wc wish to thank them both (or their constant aid to our education and to wish them success and Godspeed in their new tields of endea or. Those who stay behind them will miss their presence in future vears.

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There is a stir in the air down at Greene and Lombard. We refer not only to the construction of new buildings taking place, but also to the surge of progress in the spheres of medical education and research. We felt this as freshmen, for we were des- tined to become a part of it and proudly so. The one man most responsible for our having this privilege is our dean, William S. Stone. Doctor Stone came to the University of Maryland just four years ago, following a diversified, interesting and outstanding career in the United States Army. A few high- lights of his career include research in Tropical Diseases in the Panama Canal Zone, direction of the preventive medicine program in the Mediterranean Theatre during World War II, and administration of the U. S. Army Institute of Research at Walter Reed in Washington, D. C. His experience encompasses virtually every phase of medi- cine — clinical, pathological, educational, research and administrative. However, Doctor Stone is more than just a learned professional man. He is a true gentleman, a personification of dignity, honor and affability. It is in the spirit of knowing that our medical careers will necessarily reflect the high quality of training received here and the inspiration of men such as Doctor Stone, that we, the class of 1959, respectfully and appreciatively dedicate to him this yearbook.

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Brigadier General William H. Triplett, m.d. The class of ' 59 wishes to express their indebtedness, appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Wilham H. Triplett, for his constant devotion and concern for the welfare of our institution. After graduating in 1911, Dr. Triplett showed an interest in military medicine, serving actively in the Maryland National Guard, and as a medical officer in World War I. After the war he became one of the senior officers in the 104th Medical Regiment. During World War II he assumed command of the 104th Medical Regiment with the rank of Colonel and served both in the United States and overseas. After retiring in 1944 he continued to be active in fraternal and civic affairs as well as devoting a large part of his time to the welfare of the School of Medicine and in particular the Medical Alumni Association. Dr. Triplett has worked diligently to build a strong professional and fraternal bond between the Alumni Association and the Faculty. He has been instrumental in organizing alumni gatherings at various meetings held throughout the United States, and has sought continually to foster a bet- ter understanding between alumni and students. The University of Maryland is indeed fortunate to have Dr. Triplett, a physician, soldier and friend, as one of the alumni of this institution.