2017.12.21 23:11
2017.12.21 23:57
2017.12.22 02:19
I would like to add one more story about Dr. Drake here.
One day my wife and I along with several other fellows were invited
to his home in Livonia, Michigan, which had a couple of acres of backyard.
We learned that his hobby was training German shepherds for police depts.
in Detroit Metro area.
There was a picture of a graduating class of dogs, which showed at least a couple of dozens.
I used to think he was one of the most patient men I ever encountered and
at the same time the coolest person.
Certainly he was a prototype of type B personality with a great intelligence and a warm big heart.
Certainly being a professional dog trainer as well as being a trainer of Cardiology fellows
required such traits and personality.
Certainly I am honored to be one of many, many fellows he trained.
2017.12.22 20:09
It is nice to hear your Mentor's story of his life.
We need A Mentor sometime along the path of our life, especially when we were young, I think.
And I would say this is a meaningful 2017 X-MAS Story.
Thank you for telling us your story, Sir.
2017.12.22 21:13
Thank you, Dr. Bang, for your kind words.
wish you a joyful holiday season !
2017.12.27 06:37
Dr. Leon Goldman, a dermatologist and surgeon who pioneered laser medicine and was the founding president of the American Society of Laser Medicine, He was 91 when he died.
He was officially designated the Father of Laser Medicine in 1979 at the Opto-Elektronic Conference in Munich, Germany.
The author of six books on laser medicine, Goldman was quick to snare the innovative laser beam for medical applications.
In 1960, only a year after lasers were invented, he began his research at the University of Cincinnati and later established a laser technology laboratory at the school's Medical Center.
Bloodless surgery using lasers greatly aids medicine, Goldman told The Times in 1973, particularly for such purposes as repairing livers and removing damaged tissue from burn wounds.(from Internet)
From July 1, 1969 to June 30, 1971, I had my fellowship training in Cardiology
at Henry Ford Hospital, which was enjoying a great reputation for Cardiology training in Mid-West
for decades. The famous Dr. F. Mason Sones who introduced coronary angiography into the mainstream
of Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic had Cardiology training at Henry Ford Hospital.
Dr. Drake was the Director of Cardiac Catheterization Lab and was considered one of pioneers
in that field. He was the most popular attending staff among some seven or eight of them.
Around 6 PM or so a number of Cardiology fellows would come to his office every working day
just to talk to him a few minutes for a variety of things for his help or opinion.
I made rounds with him every morning while in rotation in his service, and
must admit he became one of very few role models in my professional career as a physician.
He would listen to an old lady patient with many complaints patiently at her bedside until she is through,
then somehow always find a word or two for that patient that satisfies her and shuts her mouth so that
we can go to the next patient. Often times the round continues through our lunch time so I often eat the first meal
of the day at 9pm all by myself at the hospital front lobby coffee shop.
I wrote one paper with him on Dissecting Aneurysm of Aorta during my first year of the fellowship.
In 1970, my 5 year exchange visa was running out and needed to extend one more year to finish my Cardiology fellowship
and told him about it. He said one of his patients was the director of Detroit Immigration Office and
would introduce me to him during his next office visit. And he did. I was able to get the extension and finish my training.
I am forever indebted to my mentor, Dr. Drake, who
to this day still influences me as a role model in life and
provides me many other fond memories.
Thank you, Dr. Drake.