Medical Students' Appeal.
STATEMENT BY DR. PERI7GSON.
) (Per Press Association.) An inL D F NEDI N, Last Night. • Au interesting feature of the nng the Medica , sajjj gss^« of doctors. He appealed on behalf of three ; medical students. In the course of his evidence, he said there was over \ST am medical £&K t n nt 0?. t0 ? t0 remain at ho *e and to do their duty by fitting themselves for medical work. He was of the opinion, and he was supported by Surgeon-General Henderson, that medical students as potential officers were more valuable here tban in the trenches. The civilian aspect had to be considered. Over 200 students had gone and live were wanted monthly, and unless the students remained fo* qualification the position would be serious.' •
One student was exempted and the other two cases were adjourned "for a month for further information.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13581, 21 December 1916, Page 5
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