West Virginia University School of Medicine - Pylon Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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About The Pylons . . . For almost 30 years, the pylons that grace the entrance of the medical center in Morgantown have served as a most unique symbol of medical education at West Virginia University. Therefore, it is most fitting that our yearbook derives its title from these structures. The word pylon comes from a Greek root meaning gateway, and through the pylons have passed generations of students dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the quest to help others. Created by Milton Horn, the pylons were commissioned in 1954 and completed two years later. They stand as a tribute to the development of the healing arts, celebrating accomplishments in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and dentistry through the ages. The plaster studies were donated by the sculptor to the Charleston campus in 1982 in memory of his late wife, Estelle, who played an integral role in the research and production of the statues. Mr. Horn has stated, At times one panel symbolizes events that occurred a century or more apart, yet there is unity in each panel and all of them together. He concludes that the images are meant to create for the students of West Virginia University an awareness of our wholeness with the medical community of the past, present, and future.

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-■ West Virginia University Office of the Dean 304 347-1206 MESSAGE EROM THE DEAN On behalf of the Charleston Division, one of the component units of the West Virginia University Medical Center. I am pleased to write and extend the greetings of the faculty members and staff of the Charleston Division to the graduating class of 1984. The Division, based in a community based teaching hospital, has greatly enjoyed the presence of the medical students in recent years. A number of West Virginia University graduates have remained in residency posi- tions in Charleston and this has provided an exciting continuity as well as a positive educational and patient care experience for everyone; faculty members, the residency staff, and students. In our setting we have also had the opportunity to work with dentists, dental students, dental resi- dents, pharmacy students and doctors of pharmacy. We also participate in the development of the baccalaureate and masters level programs in nursing at the Charleston Division. Additionally, there are many nursing and allied health programs that are affiliated with the Charleston Area Medical Center. We look forward to continued close affiliation with you as you embark in your residency programs, some of you in Charleston and others in other parts of West Virginia or in other states. We wish you good fortune and hope to hear from many of you as your careers develop. Thomas W. Mou. M.D. Dean. Charleston Division WVU School of Medicine

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DEDICATION David 1. Morgan, MD Since 1966, Dr. David Morgan has been the Asso- ciate Dean for Student Affairs at the Medical Center. For the medical students attending the WVU School of Medicine during those years, he has been advisor, counselor, advocate, and friend. Because of his retirement this year the 1984 PYLON is dedicated to him-, it is. in fact, his dedication to us, to the University, and to West Virginia for which we honor him here. Thank you, D.Z.