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Story April 26, 1950

The Northwest Enterprise

Seattle, King County, Washington

What is this article about?

Historical overview of a medical school: class of 1862 graduated successfully; Dr. Turner presided 1938-1944. Emphasizes inclusive admissions without regard to race/nationality/religion, with Chinese and Japanese students in classes and non-whites on staff.

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Medical School
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The class of 62 graduated, and went on to practice medicine in contrast to the high mortality rate of previous classes. In 1938 Dr. Turner became president of the college and he resigned in 1944 to re-enter private practice.

You may be interested in knowing that:
1. The application forms do not require a statement of religious, nationality or race.
2. The present fourth-year class includes a Chinese student.
3. The third-year class includes a Japanese student.
4. The second-year class includes a Japanese student.
5. The first class included a Japanese and a Chinese student.
6. The School of Dentistry has several Chinese students.
7. The Technical and Research Staff of the School of Medicine includes non-whites:
8. Next fall's class (two-thirds of which has been selected) includes two Chinese students and one Japanese student.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Biography

What themes does it cover?

Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

Medical School Diversity Chinese Students Japanese Students Dr Turner Graduation Presidency

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. Turner

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Key Persons

Dr. Turner

Event Date

1938 1944

Story Details

The medical school's class of 62 graduated with low mortality and practiced medicine. Dr. Turner became president in 1938 and resigned in 1944 for private practice. The school admits students without regard to religion, nationality, or race, with current and upcoming classes including Chinese and Japanese students, and non-whites on staff.

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