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First In The Century

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MURPHY, Monica J.
Hometown: Pasadena, CA
College: Loyola University
Residency Program: General Surgery / Martin Luther King - LA / Los Angeles, CA

PARIS, Christine A.
Hometown: Decatur, GA
College: Clemson University
Residency Program: Pediatrics / Emory University Hospital / Atlanta, GA

SCHWARTZ, Gary R.
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
College: Emory University
Residency Program: Pediatrics / St. Joseph-Mercy Hospital / Ann Arbor, MI

SPILLIANE-PAULSEN, AnnaMarie
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
College: Medical College of Georgia
Residency Program: Psychiatry / Emory University Hospital / Atlanta, GA

WALTERS, David G.
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
College: Florida Memorial College
Residency Program: Pediatrics / Jacksonville Education Program / Jacksonville FL

WATT, Robin T.
Hometown: New York City, NY
College: Long Island University, Brooklyn
Residency Program: General Surgery / Harlem Hospital / New York, NY

WILLARD, Kim M.
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
College: St. Joseph University
Residency Program: Family Practice / Morehouse School of Medicine / Atlanta, GA

WILSON, Evelyn
HOMETOWN: Columbus, GA
College: Emory University
Residency Program: Pediatrics / Martin Luther King - LA / Los Angeles, CA

YARDE, William L.
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
College: Long Island University, Brooklyn
Residency Program: General Surgery / Harlem Hospital / New York, NY

"It has been my privilege as chairman of the feasibility study team, director of the first medical education program, MSM trustee, and now a member of the administration to watch and participate in the evolution of the school. This is indeed a great, historic moment. "

Joseph N. Gayle, Jr. Ph.D., vice president for institutional advancement and development

"This day... May 17, 1985... is a milestone in our short history. It is a wonderful and glorious time to congratulate you as graduates on this historic day in Georgia and in the life of the Morehouse School of Medicine."

Calvin Smyre, MSM trustee and Georgia State Representative

"We are today reaping the first harvest of a seed planted to help alleviate human suffering. The tree is now bearing fruit, and we are celebrating this first harvest--this new breed of hybrid trained physician with a special touch for humanity."

Clinton E. Warner, M.D., Atlanta physician, and MSM board chairman

"The speed of light is exceeded only by the speed of thought; therefore, develop your thinking power."

Louis C. Brown, M.D., Atlanta physician, who launched the idea for MSM

"I am very proud of the way the Morehouse School of Medicine has moved ahead with a minimum of frustration and delay in celebrating its first commencement. I think they have done a magnificent job."

Tom Murphy, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives

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