University of Michigan Medical and Nursing School - Aequanimitas Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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JS Q - Q .- 4 I Q A! . 7 l ' Arr W . -sl f K J A ments, the mind that sees qualities in others that he himself lacks, and praises his fellow man for them, the mind of keen wisdom and understanding and not the intellectual conceit of an information gathererg the mind that accepts competition for the benefits it gives and which strives to reject the evil it bringsg the mind that 'T -riffs 3 ,, , in-.,, places humility above honor on the list of human virtues, the mind that accepts disappointment for the strength of character it builds, the mind that attempts to understand the whole of man in addition to his bodily structure and functiong the mind that concerns itself with society as well as with the individual, The future of the profession will soon, if not already, be our concern. If the whole matter of medical progress was one man's responsibility, all could rest on his wisdom and sensitivity to the needs of the future-but this is not so, nor can it be, nor should it be. Rather, the future of the profession lies in the hands of men and women, set apart by varied talents, tastes and characters, but united in spirit. You and I, who hopefully possess style, perception, imagination and excellence in the art and science of medicine, coupled with true open-mindedness, must meet the needs ofthe future. If this is felt to be so, then it can be and should be, for it is with a true open mind that the advantages of the future can be ours, so that we, with help, may lead as well as heal, making our tomorrow a better today for humanity. Tom R. De Meester '63

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June 8, 1963, marks the end of our four years discipline-a formal, external education for all and an informal, internal education for most. The external education includes all the knowledge that is necessary to practice the art of medicine. The examinations required of us along the way at least satisfied our mentors that we have grasped the basic tools we will need in our 1ife's work. I turn your attention, now, to the inner education of the physician: it is perhaps more necessary than the former because of the intimate, personal nature of his work. It is that higher education of which Christ spoke and practiced, It is that education of self-l-mowledge-the most painful and difficult knowl- edge to acquire. This education is open to all, but all do not attain it, and no examination assures its presence. Each of us, recalling our actions in these past four years, will be able to find more than one instance where the perimeters of our minds have been broadened and the opening of the mind's door widened. How well we have learned the lesson: ffHe that thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall, and The first shall be the last and the last shall be the first. Truly, this has helped to develop the internal discipline-the open mind-to which this book is dedicated. The true open mind is the mind that listens to the ideas, beliefs and conclusions of others with enthusiasm, a.nd states its own thoughts with sincerity, the mind that criticizes as well as compli- L ,rp 1. - L --5,-fx - 1 -R ' W -ff, if nn. .

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The Light side of the Balance What do they owe us'? How much may we expect and demand for the sacrifices we may have made-'7 How much may we reap in the wav of financial gain at the expense of others based solely on our own self value andimportance? Don'twe deserve status, respect and elevation to a higher pedestal in society? Aren't we special because we've had a special education? Aren't we heroes because we save lives by administering drugs or using the knife? Shouldn't we have more privileges in so- ciety, fewer hours worked and benefits for what we may have given up in the past? Who is going to pay back all the hours and dollars expended by us in our intense weaning? But wait! Did we really have to put forth the effort in the first place?