American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.

Necrology JAMES R. GOODALL, M.D., of Montreal, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at McGill University since 1912, recipient of many honorary degrees, participant in World War I as a medical officer, a frequent contributor to American and English journals, well known for his work on endometriosis, died suddenly on Sept. 25, 1947, at the age of 77 years. ROBERT MEYER, M.D., notable embryologist and gynecologic pathologist, a field in which he pioneered in all of its branches, migrating to this country from his native Germany during the Hitler regime and settling in Minneapplis as a member of the staff o:f the University, died there on Dec. 13, 1947, at the age of 84 years. A prodigious scientific output included his monumental work on the embryology of the vagina and various fetal anomalies, his studies on ovarian tumors, on the life cycle of the corpus luteum, the correlation o:f the ovarian and endometrial cycles, many contributions to the knowledge of genital cancer, as well as hydatidiform mole and chorionepithelioma. CURTIS F. BURNHAM, M.D., of Baltimore, long associated with the Kelly Clinic, and prominent in the development of radiotherapeutic procedures in gynecology, associate professor at Johns Hopkins, born in Richmond, Kentucky, Jan. 17, 1877, died in Baltimore, Dec. 17, 1947, at the age of 70 years.

Item American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc. The next written examination and review of case histories (Part I) for all candidate" will be held in various cities of the United States and Canada on Friday, Feb. 6, 1948. Arrangements will be made so far as is possible for candidates to take the Part I examination (written paper and submission of case records) at places convenient for them. Candidates who successfully complete tb.e Part I examination proceed automatically to the Part II examination to be held May 16-22, 1948, in Washington, D. C. Notice of the exact time and place of the Part I and Part II examinations will be sent all candidates well in advance of the examination date. For further information and application blanks address Paul Titus, M.D., Secretary, 1015 Highland Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. PAUL TITUS, M.D.

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