CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 1977-79ISSUE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Cover: Pictured is the facade of the new St. Joseph Hospital, located on Creighton’s west campus. Opening December 1977, it is the University’s principal affiliated teaching hospital (see page 13). CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY BULLETIN VOL. 61, NO. 3, OCTOBER 1977 Published seven times a year, once in March and twice in September, October, and November by Creighton University, 2500 California Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68178. Second class postage paid at Omaha, Nebraska. 3 0001 00247 4858 Aerial view (looking east) of Creighton's campus and downtown Omaha. New St. Joseph Hospital in center foreground. CONTENTS School of Medicine Calendar .... 4 Student Financial Aids — Scholarships............................ 25 Loans......................................25 Administration — University — Board of Directors............... 6 Administration and Supervision — Officers of Administration .. 7 Requirements for Degree.... 28 Academic Regulations...........28 Discipline................................ 30 School of Medicine — Officers of Administration .. 8 Committees........................... 9 Curriculum — Program of Studies...............31 General Information — Synopsis of Courses and The University.........................10 Hours of Instruction........33 Location.................................. 10 History.................................... 11 Departments and Courses — Objectives................................ 12 Interdepartmental Courses .. 34 Nondiscrimination Policy ... 12 A natom y................................ 34 Accreditation...........................12 Biological Chemistry............35 The School of Medicine .... 12 Dermatology.......................... 36 New Medical Center......... 13 Family Practice.......................36 Additional Clinical Facilities 14 Medical Microbiology..........36 Postdoctoral Programs........15 Medicine..................................37 Graduate Programs............... 16 Neurology.............................. 37 Living Accommodations .... 16 Obstetrics and Gynecology .. 38 Student Health Service........17 Ophthalmology.......................38 Student Health and Accident Orthopedic Surgery...............38 Insurance.............................17 Otolaryngology.......................39 Professional Societies........... 17 Pathology................................ 39 Honors and Prizes.................18 Pediatrics................................ 40 Special Lectures.....................18 Pharmacology........................ 40 Alumni Association............... 19 Physiology.............................. 40 Preventive Medicine and Admission — Public Health .................... 41 Application Process...............20 Psychiatry and Behavioral Requirements for Admission 20 Sciences.............................. 41 Advanced Standing...............22 Radiology................................ 42 Registration............................ 22 Surgery....................................43 Student Employment.............22 Urology ..................................43 Tuition and Fees — Faculty............................................44 Tuition and Fees.....................23 Textbooks and Instruments . 24 Financial Arrangements........24 Degrees Conferred in 1973, 1974, Withdrawals and Refunds ... 24 1975, 1976 and 1977 .................63 The statements contained in the Bulletin are subject to change without notice. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 3 CALENDAR ACADEMIC YEAR 1977-78 1977 June 20, Monday Senior year begins (Class of 1978). July 5, Tuesday Junior year begins (Class of 1979). August 29, Monday Sophomore year (Class of 1980) begins. Freshman year (Class of 1981) begins. 31, Wednesday Registration for all classes. 4:00 p.m. Late registration fee effective. September 5, Monday Labor Day. Holiday. November 23, Wednesday Thanksgiving recess begins after last class, clinic, or laboratory.* 28, Monday 8:00 a m. Classes resume. December 16, Friday First Semester ends for Freshmen and Sophomores. 20, Tuesday First Semester ends for Juniors at 5:00 p.m. 1978 January 4, Wednesday Second Semester begins for Juniors. 9, Monday Second Semester begins for Freshmen and Sophomores. 11, Wednesday Registration for all classes. 4:00 p.m. Late registration fee effective. February 15, Wednesday Last day for filing applications for degrees to be conferred May 20, 1978. March 22, Wednesday Spring recess begins after last class, clinic, or laboratory.* 30, Thursday 8:00 a.m. Classes resume. May 13, Saturday Second Semester ends for Freshmen and Sophomores. 20, Saturday University Commencement. June 18, Sunday Junior year ends. ♦Applies to Freshman and Sophomore years. Junior and Senior students should consult their schedule of clerkship assignments for dates of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and other recesses. Note: Students of Jewish faith may have excused absence when observing Jewish New Year (September 13-14, 1977), Yom Kippur (September 22, 1977), and Passover Eve (April 22, 1978). 4 CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY CALENDAR ACADEMIC YEAR 1978-79 June 19, Monday Senior year begins (Class of 1979). July 5, Wednesday Junior Year begins (Class of 1980). August 28, Monday Sophomore year (Class of 1981) begins. Freshman year (Class of 1982) begins. 30, Wednesday Registration for all classes. 4:00 p.m. Late registration fee effective. September 4, Monday Labor Day. Holiday. November 22, Wednesday Thanksgiving recess begins after last class, clinic or laboratory.* 27, Monday 8:00 a.m. Classes resume. December 15, Friday First Semester ends for Freshmen and Sophomores. 20, Wednesday First Semester ends for Juniors at 5:00 p.m. 1979 January 3, Wednesday Second Semester begins for Juniors. 8, Monday Second Semester begins for Freshmen and Sophomores. 10, Wednesday Registration for all classes. 4:00 p.m. Late registration fee effective. February 15, Thursday Last day for filing applications for degrees to be conferred May 19, 1979. March 10, Saturday Spring recess begins after last class, clinic or laboratory.* 19, Monday 8:00 a m. Classes resume. April 13, Friday Good Friday. No Classes held. May 12, Saturday Second Semester ends for Freshmen and Sophomores. 19, Saturday University Commencement. June 17, Sunday Junior year ends. ♦Applies to Freshman and Sophomore years. Junior and Senior students should consult their schedule of clerkship assignments for dates of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and other recesses. Note: Students of Jewish faith may have excused absence when observing Jewish New Year (October 2-3, 1978), Yom Kippur (October 11, 1978), and Passover Eve (April 12, 1979). SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 5 ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS M r. Jack A. MacA luster Chairman, Creighton University Board o f Directors; President, Northwestern Bell Telephone Company M r. J. D. A nderson Chairman o f the Board, Guarantee Mutual Life Company Mr. John H. Becker Chairman o f the Board, Sidles Distributing Company Rev. Bruce F. Biever, S.J. Provincial, Wisconsin Province, Society o f Jesus Rev. N ed H. Cassem, S.J., M.D. Staff Member, Massachusetts General Hospital Mr. Robert B. Daugherty Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Valmont Industries, Inc. M r. John D. D iesing Vice President and Secretary, J. L. Brandeis and Sons, Inc. M r. James M. Ensign President, Omaha Regional Healthcare Corporation Mr. William A. Fitzgerald President, Commercial Federal Savings and Loan Association Rev. John M. Ginsterblum, S.J. Rector, La Storta Jesuit Community, Minneapolis Rev. John G. Holbrook, S.J. Director, Department of Religion and Pastoral Care, St. Joseph Hospital Mr. John C. Kenefick President, Union Pacific Railroad Company Mr. William M. Kizer President, Central States Health and Life Company of Omaha Rev. Joseph J. Labaj, S.J. President, Creighton University Mr. John R. Lauritzen Chairman of the Board, First National Bank o f Omaha Mr. Edward W. Lyman Chairman o f the Board and Chief Executive Officer Retired, The United States National Bank of Omaha Mr. Morris F. Miller Vice Chairman, Omaha National Corporation Mr. Charles A. Monasee President, Hinky-Dinky Super Markets Mrs. Greichen S. Pullen Chairman o f the Board, Sw anson Enterprises Rev. Carl M. Reinert, S.J. President, Development Foundation and Vice President for University Relations, Creighton University Rev. Robert J. S hanahan, S.J. Jesuit Assistant to the Dean, School of Law; Professor of History, Creighton University M r. Willis A. Strauss Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Northern Natural Gas Company 6 CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY Rev. Leonard A. Waters, S.J. Assistant to the President; Professor of English, Creighton University Mr. John D. Woods Chairman of the Board and President, The Omaha National Bank Rev. John D. Zuercher, S.J. Rector, Jesuit Community, Creighton University UNIVERSITY OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION Rev. Joseph J. Labaj, S.J., President M.A., Ph.L., S.T.L., S.T.D., L.H.D. Rev. Michael G. Morrison, S.J., Vice President for Academic Affairs M.A., Ph.L., S.T.L., Ph D. Robert P. Heaney, B.S., M.D. Vice President for Health Sciences Walter R. Jahn, M.A., C.P.A. Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer o f the University Rev. Carl M. Reinert, S.J., Vice President for University Relations; M.A., S.T.L., LL.D. President, Creighton University Development Foundation James R. Doyle, M.Ed. Vice President for Student Personnel; Dean o f Students Robert J. Gerraughty, Ph.D. Associate Vice President for Health Sciences James E. Koopman, B.B.A. Associate Vice President for Finance