For nearly a hundred years, the Club has fulfilled its dual purpose admirably. The Club's early interest in the Medical School curriculum led to the administration's request that every class then in the institution provide a written report on every class taken, with suggestions for improvement. The Club is also well-known for its social activities for students and alumni. The spring show, a tradition since 1907, has become a highlight of the academic year. The shows permit students to unwind from their studies and are undoubtedly good entertainment for the community as a whole.
Performances typically involve music, humor, and commentary on medicine and education.
About the 1934 show, the cast of which is depicted above, Aesculapian Club president Tracy Putnam wrote, In regard to drama and music, progress continues to be made, as this evening's unparalleled performance will demonstrate. It is perhaps time, however, that medical operaturgists should take more notice of two new forms of art that have attracted increased notice during the past year. One is surrealisme , which consists in expressing an idea by means of a series of disconnected symbols which bear no relation whatever to it or to each other. Maintained by WebMaster . Last Modified on April 19, 2001.