René Laënnec Society
Acting through the ideals of professionalism, integrity, & compassion; we strive to listen and learn from others while also caring for our own well-being. Just as Rene Laennec, inventor of the stethoscope, listened to his patient's hearts, we listen to the needs of our community and colleagues.
FAC WAC Competition
FAC WAC is an annual fundraising event sponsored by the R. Laennec Osler Student Society. It is an academic competition between two teams of either faculty vs. faculty or faculty vs. SOM students. Students ask the teams questions, and the team that answers the most accurately wins the Anatomy Belt!! All proceeds benefit St. Vincent's clinic.
This year's event was held November 4th in the Clinical Sciences Auditorium. Admission was $5 each which included a pizza lunch. Additional donations were graciously accepted to reduce the cost of door prizes.
Some of which included:- $200 gift certificate to the UTMB Bookstore,
- $125 gift basket from The Spot, and
- Gift certificates to many other local restaurants.
This year's event raised over $1,300.00!!
Faculty Mentors- John Fraser, Jr., M.D.
- Claire Hulsebosch, Ph.D.
- Bernard Karnath, M.D. (Osler Scholar, Co-Coordinator)
- Patricia Rogers, M.D. (Co-Coordinator)
- Tony S. Wen, M.D.
- Chelsea Altinger, SOM4
- Julieta LaRocca, SOM3
- Syona Marout, SOM4
Roster of Members
The roster of the René Laënnec Student Society members is available
here.
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Roster listing
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Rene Laennec (1781-1826) was a French physician known as the "Father of Auscultation" for his invention of the stethescope and for perfecting the art of chest examination, but also for his service and committment to improving medicine. He created many medical terms used today and provided descriptions of pulmonary conditions and related symptoms.
He is an epitome of a true clinician serving as a role model to physicians in servicing the patient, professionalism, and
an ongoing quest for knowledge.
Ironically, he died of tuberculosis in 1826.
A Way of Life
The vision of the Osler Student Societies is to provide developing physicians insight into "A Way of Life", described by Sir William Osler, not through formal lecture, but through the guidance of mentors in contact with students within and outside their academic setting.