University of Louisville School of Medicine - Ad Astra Yearbook (Louisville, KY)

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May 29, 1987 To the Members of the Class of 1987: On behalf of the faculty and staff of the University of Louisville School of Medicine, I would like to congratulate you on your recent graduation. Your scholastic achievements and service contribution to the University and our community have been outstanding. There is no doubt that you are well prepared to meet the challenges in your future professional endeavors. As you know, 1987 represents the Sesquicentennial of the School of Medicine. As the oldest continuous medical school west of the Allegheny Mountains, the University of Louisville has a strong heritage and rich tradition of medical excellence. For 150 years, the School has upheld the high standards and ideals set forth by its founders and has made a lasting contribution to medical education, health care and the advancement of medical science. We are confident that the Class of 1987 will continue this tradition of excellence as you begin the practice of medicine. The School of Medicine has experienced significant changes over the past four years which have moved us toward greater academic achievement. We have recruited several new chairmen who have provided vigorous academic leadership and a sense of enthusiasm and momentum. An Associate Vice President for Research Services has been appointed to direct University-wide animal care activities and oversee the construction of a new animal care facility. Several Endowed Chairs have been established which will provide sustaining educational quality. Progress is being made which was very apparent during the recent LCME medical school accreditation visit in which we were accredited for a full five years. I want to express my personal appreciation to the Class of 1987 and your President, Don Metry. The level of cooperation demonstrated by Don and other class leaders has been exemplary, and it has been a pleasure to work with them. You have my best wishes as you enter the medical profession. I look forward to your continued participation and interest in medical school affairs as School of Medicine alumni. Donald’ R. Kmetz, M.D. . Dean, School of Medicine