Notes and News

Dr. Paul H. Hoch, nationally known research psychiatrist and Commissioner of Mental Hygiene for the State of New York, received the “Man of the Year Award” of the International Rho Pi Phi Pharmaceutical Fraternity on June 28. This group, the largest fraternity of pharmacists in the world, honored Dr. Hoch for his leadership in the campaign against mental illness, at a special ceremony during their 32nd Annual Convention, at Grossinger's, New York.

The award cited Dr. Hoch for his “outstanding leadership in the research and treatment of mental illness, and his dedication to the welfare of its victims.” Presentation of the award was made by the fraternity's Grand Councillor, Max M. Satloff, of Newburgh, New York.

Appointment of New York Consultants

Two New York City psychiatrists have been named as consultants to the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene by Dr. Paul H. Hoch, Commissioner of Mental Hygiene, it was announced today.

Appointed to the honorary posts were Dr. M. Ralph Kaufman, chief of psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital, and Dr. John Millet, who is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital.

Both men were charter members of the State Mental Hygiene Council and recently completed their terms of office after serving five years.

Dr. Hoch declared that the appointment of the two psychiatrists as consultants was made in recognition of the outstanding services they have performed for the department especially during their tenure on the Mental Hygiene Council.

Course in Psychiatric Administration

A degree course beginning September 1956 in Psychiatric Administration is announced under the auspices of the School of Public Health and Administrative Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry of the Faculty of Medicine of Columbia University.

This course is designed to prepare candidates for administrative posts in mental hospitals, clinics and community mental health programs.

The curriculum time will be divided between the basic courses leading to a Maste