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

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f T x gg C., ,,,1.i--, 1 , ,- Tegan. 'Zi 'qvfq l ..?,jK:?. , I .-.- .Azz .. - T: -Fry-. -4 'M Asp' 1.5,-1 -3 .D 5 . ' 'JL 3, .3 Z, Each year medical schools throughout our country open their doors to new students, the youngest members of the profession and the most honored society of ancient times. The reactions of the new members are varied, according to their part expe- riences. The majority of the freshmen are from an undergraduate program where the diversity of the curriculum is not conducive to thorough study of any particular subject. Thus, the fundamental diffi- culty, from the outset of their training, is the lack of preparation for hard study in aconcentrated field. However, not only is the student faced with scholastic concentration, but the lack of conviction may become an even greater burden. There must be arealization that the educational process upon which the student is embarking is not merely a medical course, but a life course for which the years spent as a student are merely a preparation. Success in the course of medicine is within the grasp of each and every member of the class. For a select few, the educational process may be an easy task, and for others the obstacles may be many, but for all, the Search is for knowledge which can only be obtained by concentration and thorough- ness. However, in our present-day society, the diversions are many and the multiplicity of the subjects of our curriculum impedes thoroughness. Thus, concentration becomes the key to success as a physician and as an explorer in the quest for knowledge. An inquisitive mind is the mark of genuine student. Although success will not always be forthcoming, every student must learn, as those before him, to gain satisfaction from whatever degree of success he may attain. At the same time, he must retain, with all humility, a desire for knowledge. If a degree or a diploma has been the sole aim of the student's efforts, then he has failed himself in his preparation for life. In thoroughness and concentration, the student holds the key to a suc- cessful future as a physician. Thus, his task will only be complete when he can approach his work with humility, pride and honesty-andathoroughness which seeks knowledge. Thomas M. Hudak '63

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First Row: Elsbeth Erbe, Kay Schultz, Sidney Hadley, Doris Fleming, Nancy Boles. Second Row: Janet Wolcott, Nancy Stansell, Pearline Ginther, Kathy Smith, Agi Alpert, Sandy Reed, Mary Fry, Sharon Parker, Peggy Royo, Marcia Plagenhoef, Mary Alice Dicke, Joy Irvin, Pat Knight. Third Row: Jan Patton, Ferne Kalstone, Shelley Cooper, Nancy DuBoff, Mary Lee Broum, Jo Ann Bartlett, Karlan Styler, Jane Grant, Jackie Light, Ruth Mary Gibson, Lynn Krieg, Sue Shaw, Dee Talmage. S.A.M.A. Auxiliary The Woman's Auxiliary to the Student American Medical Association welcomes the wives of all medical students to its membership. Our purposes are to orient the student's wife to her role as a physicians wife, and to provide a congenial at- mosphere for acquaintance with other medical students' wives. To meet these objectives, our monthly programs this year have included Auto Accidents and You, a talk by Dr. John Gosling andapresentation by the American Cancer Society. ln a lighter vein, the year began witha welcom- ing tea in September, and continued with programs on feminine perfection, hat-making, a Christmas party and a style show of fashions we had made. The Annual Meeting in May was a fine summary of an enjoyable year for all of us, and a fitting fare- well for the Senior wives. Services to the medical students' community include the preparation and distribution of a calendar of medical school, students, and wives, events for the year. Our major endeavor was a Pancake Supper in November, the proceeds of which enriched the WAVSAMA Grant-in-Aid Fund for married medical students. Many altruistic projects for the community-at-large were also in- cluded in our year's work. Joint efforts with SAMA have always proved to be rewarding experiences. ln September we repre- sented SAMA as hostesses at freshman and sopho- more registration. The men, in turn, rendered us invaluable assistance with our Pancake Supper. As a part of our affiliation with the National WAXSAMA organization, we sent delegates to the Region IV Conventions, which were held in Indian- apolis in October and in Detroit in March. Several of our members found the National Convention in Chicago in May a most exciting and educational experience. A very special thanks goes to our three advisors from the Women's Auxiliary to the Washtenaw County Medical Society. They are Mrs. Clarence Crook, Mrs. Russell DeJong, and Mrs. C.J. Tupper. Officers for 1962-63 have been Mrs. Larry L. Hadley, president, Mrs. Richard W. Erbe, presi- dent-elect, Mrs, Gene Bolles,vice-presidentgMrs, Donald V. Schultz, recording secretaryg and Mrs. Arthur W. Fleming, treasurer. Mrs. Richard W. Erbe