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MEDICAL SCHOOL DEAN

Dr. Thomas Hunter, Assistant Dean of the George Washington University Medical School,
has indicated that he would accept the deanship of the Medical School, if it were offered to him.
The President requested members of the Medical Committee to express themselves concerning Dr.
Hunter's qualifications for the deanship.

Mrs. Smith stated that she had telephoned Dr. Hanger of Columbia University, who was
most enthusiastic about Dr. Hunter and felt we were most fortunate in being able to secure him
as dean.

Dr. Emmett stated that while Dr. Hunter is partially paralyzed, he carried on an active
internship and residency at Presbyterian Hospital in New York without difficulty. Dr. Hunter's
specialty is internal medicine, but he is not interested in developing a large practice. His
primary interest is in the promotion of research, which has been our weakness in the University
Medical School. Dr. Emmett stated that the faculty committee appointed to look for a successor

The President stated that Dr. Hunter would come for $14,000 the first year and $15,000
thereafter. If his appointment were agreeable to the Board, the President would present his name
formally at the December meeting. The President was so authorized.