Digest, the magazine for alumni and friends of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, promotes the mission of PCOM through the communication of news and information about the College as a whole, including its achievements, programs, faculty, staff and alumni. Feature stories advance the work of osteopathic physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists, highlighting their scholarship, research and leadership. This collection includes Digests from 1927 to the present.
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Osteopathic Digest (March 1945)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The March 1945 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- The President’s Page
- Veterans' Education
- Alumni President's Message
- Alumni Elections and Appointments
- Progress Fund Campaign
- College Acquires Services of Celebrated Scientist
- Hospital's Financial History
- On the Firing Line!-Maj. Theodore C. Newman, D.O.
- Alumni Properly Committee Report
- Metropolitan Hospital
- College Library Grows Apace
- Alumni Notes
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Osteopathic Digest (March 1945)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The March 1945 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- The President's Page
- Veterans' Education
- College Acquires Services of Celebrated Scientist
- Alumni President's Message
- Alumni Elections and Appointments
- Progress Fund Campaign
- Hospital's Financial History
- On the Firing Line! Maj. Theodore C. Newman, D.O.
- Alumni Properly Committee Report
- Metropolitan Hospital
- Obituary
- College Library Grows Apace
- Alumni Notes
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Osteopathic Digest (May 1943)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The May 1943 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Editorially
- To Keep Step with Progress In All Education
- Edgar O. Holden
- Resolution or Dissolution-Which? By Frederick A. Long
- Commencement-1943
- Alumni Day
- Osteopathic Meetings
- A Report to the Profession - John G. Keck
- The Status of Endocrine Preparations in Gynecologic Practice
- Arthur M. Flack, Jr.
- Alumni Notes
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Osteopathic Digest (May 1943)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The May 1943 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Editorially
- To Keep Step with Progress in All Education by Edgar O. Holden
- Resolution or Dissolution-Which? by Frederick A. Long
- Commencement-1943
- Alumni Day
- Osteopathic Meetings
- A Report to the Profession by John G. Keck
- Figures Tell Story of Hospital Growth
- The Status of Endocrine Preparations in Gynecologic Practice by Arthur M. Flack, Jr.
- Alumni Notes
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Osteopathic Digest (May 1942)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The May 1942 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Editorially
- Defense Stamps Albums
- National Convention
- Scientific Supplement
- Taking Our College to Ohio
- Our Hospital’s Place in Civilian Defense
- Alumni Notes
- On the Cover - Presentation Clinic in the Amphitheater
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Osteopathic Digest (November 1942)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The November 1942 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Editorially: "The Time has Come!" - Edgar O. Holden
- "Tropical Medicine to the Fore" - Otterbein Dressler
- "For Country and College"
- Bond and Stamp Contributors
- "Civil Law and the Osteopathic Physician” - Russell C. Erb
- Fiftieth Anniversary Observance
- "Vital Subject of Student Selection" - L. G. Schacterle
- Status of D.O.'s
- Alumni Notes
- Osteopathic Meetings
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Osteopathic Digest (September 1942)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The September 1942 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Editorially-E. O. Holden
- War: Bonds and Stamps _
- Bond and Stamp Contributors
- Department of War Medicine
- "Let's Look Squarely at the Situation- E. O. Holden
- Commencement
- Address at Opening Session
- Fiftieth Anniversary Plans
- Annual Giving Fund
- Alumni Notes
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Osteopathic Digest (October 1941)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The October 1941 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Editorial
- College Opens-2nd Session
- Opening Address
- It's a Fact- Here at Last
- Acknowledgments
- Scientific Supplement
- Graduate Courses Announced
- Library Gifts
- Those who Serve- Seventeen Years
- P. C. O. Graduate Honored
- Alumnews
- Prominent Graduates
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Osteopathic Digest (March 1939)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The March 1939 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Fourth Year of Annual Giving Program Inaugurated
- Acknowledgments
- The Dean's Birthday Party
- Founders' Day Exercises
- The Faculty
- In Memoriam
- Scientific Supplement
- Alumni
- Prominent Alumni
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Osteopathic Digest (December 1937)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The December 1937 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following artlcles:
- Tribute to a Founder
- The Osteopathic Premise and Introduction
- The Alumni
- Scientific Supplement
- The Faculty
- The Nurses
- The Student
- Trust Agreement Executed
- Alumni Changes
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Osteopathic Digest (January 1936)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The January 1936 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Cover-Two Notable Events
- Edgar O . Holden, A.B., D.O.
- Dean Holden and Dr. Thomas R. Thorburn Make Educational Announcement As To Future Of College
- Plans Completed for Gala Charity Ball and Dinner
- The Alumni Association's Fourteen-Year Plan
- Admiral Byrd Breaks Captain Cook's Record
- Scientific Supplement
- Rear Admiral Byrd with Pictures of His Recent Antarctic Expedition
- English Department Initiates Course in Public Speaking
- Women's Auxiliary
- Flashes
- The Axone
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Osteopathic Digest (May 1936)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The May 1936 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Cover-Conception of New Wings on College Building
- It's the Keystone
- The .Alumni Answer the Call
- Alumni Day Program
- Class Agents Appointed
- Forty-Fourth Commencement to Show Top Figures
- Ten Years of Institutional Growth
- The Graduate School
- P. C. O. Graduate Receives Amateur Radio License
- An Early Alumni Meeting
- I. S. O. O. Program
- Scientific Supplement
- P. C. O. Graduates Broadcasting
- Management to Feature Annual Review Course
- Dr. C. H . Muncie and Dr. Goodfellow Visit College and Hospital
- Athletics at the Convention
- Paul T. Lloyd Honored
- Neo Society Honors Faculty and Students
- The Axone
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Osteopathic Digest (November 1936)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The November 1936 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- The Covers-by Dely
- P. C. O. Headlines Of 1936
- Faculty Hold Important Meeting
- Scientific Supplement
- An Osteopathic Consideration of Certain Factors in Referred Pain by Dr. Frederick A. Long
- A Survey of Cosmetics Relative to their Toxicity by Prof. Russell C. Erb
- P. O. A. Elects Officers
- Dr. Ray F . English, President of New P. G . Class
- County Society Hears Dr. Gerdine of California
- Women's Auxiliary to Hold Annual Card Party
- Board Of Directors Announce Fifth Annual Charity Ball
- With the Alumni Association
- The Race is On
- The Axone
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Osteopathic Digest (November-December 1935)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The November-December 1935 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Cover- Christmas Greetings
- With the Editors
- Productive Study Habits
- Graduate School Announces Special Course in Podiatry
- Fourth Annual Charity Ball
- Has Physics any Fundamental Relationship to Osteopathy?
- Plans Completed for a Larger Museum
- Philadelphia Furnishes Educational Impetus to Graduates
- Neurone Society Holds Christmas Dance
- Scientific Supplement
- With the Nurses
- Osteopathy Acts as Host to A . A . U. Athletes
- The Axone
- The Dean's Christmas Message
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Osteopathic Digest (May 1934)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The May 1934 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Seventy-Five Seniors to Receive their Doctor of Osteopathy
- Polyclinic Program Has Been Carefully Planned
- Alumni Banquet June 2: Dinner, Golf and Dancing
- Seven Internes Elected and Two Second Year Residents Appointed
- P. O.A. Convention Draws Record Crowd
- Open House Eventful
- Dr. Pearson Addresses Student Body
- Phila. Record Librarians' Ass'n. Visit Hospital
- Junior Prom Proves Huge Success
- P. C. O. Planning Scientific Exhibit at Witchita, Kansas
- R. L. Fischer Re-Elected President of P. O. A.
- Research
- Reunion Time
- Junior Aid Auxiliary Organized to Maintain Baby Ward of Hospital
- Largest Crowd Hears Drs. J. F. Smith, A. G. Hildreth, and Prof. R. C. Erb
- Priority of the Osteopathic School
- Kingsbury Elected President of EOA
- Work of the Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia for the Calendar Year 1933
- An Attractive Offering
- Women's Auxiliary Hold Luncheon
- Maternity Clinic Given Benefit
- Do You Know That?
- Seven Internes and Two Alternates Elected to Serve Internship at the Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia for One Year
- Dr. O. J. Snyders' Response on Founders Day
- Charity Ball Attracts Record Crowd
- Staff is Addressed by Three Specialists
- Obstetrical Staff Files Reports
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathy Faculty Addresses Convention
- Student Election Proves Exciting
- Clinical Chatter
- New Captains Elected
- Orchestra and Glee Club Furnish Splendid Program
- Osteopathy Upsets Crusader Runners
- Swimming Team Wins Five Out of Six Meets
- Forty Stations Broadcasted the Osteopathic Hospital Charity Ball in February
- New Urologic Operating Room Opened
- Another Benedict Leaves the Ranks
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Osteopathic Digest (March 1933)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The March 1932 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Charity Ball at Bellevue-Stratford a Huge Success
- Osteopathic Hospital and Its Clinics Broadcast over National Hook-up through Station WEAF of the N. B. C. to Hundreds of Listeners-in
- "Stick to Straight Osteopathy and Succeed"
- Philadelphia Social Event on NBC Network
- Kate Smith Captivates Crowd at Charity Ball
- Editorial
- Digesting the Telegrams Received at First Annual Charity Ball
- Dr. Fischer Announces P. O. A. Program
- Clinical Chatter
- Thirty-one Seniors to Take lntrne Examination
- Nurses' Training School Swamped with Applications
- Clinic Continues to Break All Records
- N. Y. C. Radiologist Lectures to Student Body
- Junior Prom to be Held April 7, at Penn A. C.
- Research
- Dr. William Bates Addresses Student Body
- World and Olympic Record Holder to Study Osteopathy
- Digesting the News
- The Spinal Column
- Neo Society to Entertain Basketball Tearns
- Service Corner
- E. S. O. Convention Announces Program for March 25, 26
- Obstetrical Clinic Shows 50% Increase
- Noted Physicians to Visit College
- Athletically Yours
- Schedule of Activities
- Professional Staff Holds Meeting
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Osteopathic Digest (April 1932)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The April 1932 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- E. O. A. Convention Attracts Crowd
- A. O. A. Representative Visits College
- Prominent Men Elected to Board of Trustees
- Foot Clinic Crowded at Opening
- "Digesting the News"
- Dr. Frederick A. Long Named to Research Post
- Pediatric Society Furnishes County Program
- New Internes Announced
- "Post Grad" Curriculum Being Planned
- Red Figures Give Way to Black in Hospital
- Faculty Discuss Value of Osteogram
- "Connecticut Association President Visits College"
- Junior Prom Ready
- Prenatal and Obstetrical Care at P. C. O. Clinic
- Editorials
- The Spinal Column
- The Philadelphia College Plan of Osteopathic Education
- College Symphony Orchestra
- Athletic Injuries
- Clinical Chatter
- Clinical Laboratory Notes
- Book Review
- Former Cards' Catcher
- Athletically Yours
- College Tennis Team to Play Twelve Matches
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Osteopathic Digest (February 1, 1932)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The February 1, 1932 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Alumni Hold Annual Clinic
- Bolton Addresses County Society
- Chem. Students Hear Bancroft
- Blind OsteopathAddresses Lions
- New Fraternity Pledges
- "Dangerous Curves" Luncheon Topic
- Drexel Appoints Osteopathic Physician
- Wilmington Osteopaths Hear Dr. E. G. Drew
- Juniors Inspect State Hospital
- Alumni Association Notes
- Neo-Neurone Dance
- Professional Relationship Committee Appointed
- "Why Quit?"
- Morse to Speak to Chem. Society
- Everyone Must Eat!
- Minich Resigns Biology Position
- P. C. O. Gets Federal Recognition
- Digesting the News
- A History of Osteopathy
- The Spinal Column
- Editorial
- Surgery Made Simple
- The Following Doctors Have Paid Their Subscriptions for 1932. Have You?
- The Philadelphia College Plan of Osteopathic Education
- Eight Years of P. C. O. Growth
- The Case of the Month
- Athletic Injuries and Treatment
- Who's Who
- Sprained Ankles
- Jersey Osteopaths Review Foot Work
- N. Y. Convention Speaker
- An Interesting Bronchoscopic Case
- Athetically Yours
- Dr. Stvles Demonstrates Foot Technique
- Around the Campus
- Library Notes
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Osteopathic Digest (May 1932)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The May 1932 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Drive For $50,000.00 Launched To Meet Present Needs
- Beaver College President to Address Seniors at Commencement
- Alumni Reunion Alumni Banquet Class Reunions June 4th
- Children's Clinical Director Visits The South
- Hospital Per Capita Reduced For Month Of March
- Alumni Golf Tournament to be Gala Affair
- Alumni Clinic Well Attended
- "Digesting the News"
- Final Examinations Commence May 16
- Hospital Per Capita Reduced For Month Of March
- P. C. O.'s Post-Graduate Course
- Editorial
- The Spinal Column
- The Philadelphia College Plan of Osteopathic Education
- Peroral Endoscopy
- Comparative Therapeutics in the Treatment of Pertussis
- Clinical Chatter
- Prominent Physician Retires from State Board
- "Book Review"
- Athletically Yours
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Osteopathic Digest (September 1932)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The September 1932 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Progress, Keynote of Board Report to Contributors
- New Class Shows Higher Preliminary Training
- Alumni Planning Active Year
- Digesting the News
- Woman Travels 2,600 Miles to Reach Osteopathic Hospital
- H. WilIard Sterrett Wins Golf Tournament
- Dr. Paul T. Lloyd Announces New X-Ray Tube
- "If I Had My Life to Live Over Again''
- New Schedule for Pre-Natal Clinic
- Clinic Reorganizes with Increased Activity
- Women's Auxiliary Sew 657 Artic!es
- Training School Inducts Large Class
- Editorial
- The Spinal Column
- Dr. Ira Drew Comments on Infantile Paralysis
- Obstetrical Department Shows Increase
- Common Sense and Common Salt
- Local Anesthesia in the Treatment of Fractures
- Infantile Paralysis and Osteopathy
- Clinical Chatter
- Prominent Business Executive Joins Board
- Athletically Yours
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Osteopathic Digest (December 1, 1931)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The December 1, 1931 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Thorburn Speaks to Phila. Osteopaths
- Dr. Pennock in Auto Smash-up
- Coach Harman at Student Assembly
- Alumni to Hold Annual Clinic Day
- Dr. O. Galbreath Restores Sight
- Out-Patient O. B. S. Clinic to be Inaugurated
- Dr. Nelson Invited as Technique Speaker
- Dr. Frank Smith Drexel Doctor
- Dr. E. H. Fritsche Noted Osteopath, Dies
- 8th Annual Card Party Successful
- Registered Nurses Graduated Dec. 1st
- Wilmington Church Opens Free Osteopathic Clinic
- With the Editors
- Digesting the News
- A History of Osteopathy
- The Spinal Column
- The Case of the Month
- Who's Who
- Dr. McCole Writes New Textbook
- Athetically Yours
- Osteopathy Meets Albright College
- Coach Harman at Assembly
- Varsity Basketball Schedule for December
- Dr. Thorburn Speaks
- Dr. Sterrett AT Health Day Exercises
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Osteopathic Digest (January 28, 1931)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The January 28, 1931 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Changes Effected in Hospital Management
- Notice!
- Visiting Lecturer
- "Taplinisms"
- Benefactor Reveals Characteristic Trait
- Juniata Bows to Osteopathy Courtmen
- Healthiest Baby Sought in College Clinic Contest
- Ohio Legislators to Inspect Phila. Institutions
- Infant Feeding Clinic to be Established
- Chas. L. Morris Elected to Board Membership
- County Society Advised on Legislative Methods
- Thinking Things Over
- Around the Campus
- Standardized Methods of Teaching Technique
- Facuity and Staff Meetings
- The When and Why of Surgery in Prostatism
- Who's Who
- The Prevention of Morbid States Following Childbirth
- Herpes Zoster
- Book Review
- January Meeting
- Alumni
- The Spinal Column
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathy Program
- Heart and Lung Diseases of Children
- Some Findings And Observations In The Treatment of Subnormal Children
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Osteopathic Digest (November 1, 1931)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The November 1, 1931 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- Duane Recipient of Many Civic Honors
- Faculty and Staff Meets
- Dr. Arthur D. Becker Visits our College
- A. A. Holds Spirited Meet
- County Society Hears Specialists
- Auxiliary to Hold Card Party
- Green Speaks at N. Y. Convention
- Neurones Give First Dance
- Deltas to Postpone Activities
- Coming Events
- Middle Atlantic Association Convenes
- Baldwin-Steriver Wedding
- Prescott Elected Frosh President
- Anniversary of N. J. Society
- Osteopaths Meet at Stroudsburg
- The Spinal Column
- Sterrett Heads Bureau Visual Education
- Library Receiving New Periodicals
- Dr. Vergara Speaks at Lancaster
- Green Speaks at Buffalo
- Lutheran Students Hold Weekly Luncheons
- S. J. Doctors Hear Dr. Fischer
- The Case of the Month
- Book Review
- Impressions of our College
- Calculus Disease of the Urinary Tract
- New Basketball Coaches
- Atheletically Yours
- What Price State Aid?
- Sypherd Speaks to Junior Class
- Clinic Staff Meeting
- History of Osteopathy
- Children's Clinic Popular
- Speaks at Ohio Convention
- Dr. E. G. Drew Honored
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Osteopathic Digest (October 21, 1931)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The October 21, 1931 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:
- P. C. O. Re-Opens: 34th Year: 420 Students
- Exercises Mark Opening Day
- 154 Frosh Enter College
- The Class of 1935: 14 States Are Represented Here
- Hospital Association Holds Annual Meeting
- Faculty Members to Address Convention
- Ten New Nurses Begin Hospital Training
- Jersey Society Holds September Meeting
- County Society Plans October Meeting
- Elected President
- Dr. C. P. Snyder Honored at O. AND O. L. Convention
- Summer School Successful
- Upper Classes Elect Officers
- Honored!
- Student Physician Named
- Junior Class Organizes for Year
- Welcome 1935
- Faculty Changes and Additions for the Year 1931-32
- The Spinal Column
- Greetings from the Dean
- Interfraternity Council Rushing Rules
- Interfraternity Council Organizes
- Pediatric Clinic at Nineteenth Street
- New Jersey Society Meetings
- Program
- Welcome by the Registrar
- Parking Violations
- This Month's Most Interesting Case
- The Laboratory Method in Teaching
- Around the Campus
- P. Chem. Society to Meet Monthly
- College Calendar
