Candidates' Association

At the time I was elected President of the Candidates' Association, I remarked that I felt we were in a period of “transition.” After assuming office it was evident that along with this there was some “tightening” to be done.

The transition had to do with extending ourselves where we would be more open to the public and to professional colleagues. To the extent that our direction was moving in a more clinical fashion with the opening of the Karen Horney Clinic, which in effect depended upon our membership, it was necessary to consolidate our group so that we could benefit more from this expansion.

A complete revision of the Institute's referral system was accomplished with the help of the Faculty Council. Dr. Robert Sharoff, our Chairman, reports that in its operation we are able to keep a record of every referral and its ultimate disposition. The system was gratefully accepted by the Candidates. Good support was given to our three all-participation functions: the Dean's Reception, the Annual Karen Horney Lecture and Dinner at the Academy of Medicine, and the Clinic Cocktail Party at the home of a member of the Board of Trustees. While our Annual Candidates' Dinner Dance hobbled along in its initial stages, it turned out to be a very enjoyable evening, which placed surprisingly little strain on our treasury. Special thanks must be given Dr. Deutsch for his valiant job. The Bulletin continued in its usual fine fashion through the special efforts of Dr. Gendel.

For the future I would like: 1) a liaison member from the Faculty who could advise the President on procedural aspects for further reference of business after the Candidates have discussed the issue; 2) a decrease in the regular number of Candidates' meetings, and a 3) continuation of the “practical aspects of analysis” as part of the meeting.

As a parting word, I am greatly encouraged by our direction: tightening the business aspects and in transition toward a more clinical outlook.