In the 1960 Aesculapian, an artist depicted their interpretation of the "treacherous journey" through the Medical School. The artist, RLR (possibily fourth year student Richard L. Reece), inscribed his work:
"In the treacherous journey through...
Julian Meade Ruffin, professor of medicine from 1930 to 1970, was a member of the original faculty. He assisted with the program of wartime graduate medical meetings and served the Office of Civilian Defense of the United States Public Health...