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The Medical Evangelist

The Medical Evangelist was the journal published by the College of Evangelists, then the College of Medical Evangelists and finally Loma Linda University. Publication began in June 1908 and continued through June 1962. Hard copies of the entire run of this publication are available in the Heritage Research Center, Department of Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, Loma Linda University.

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Volume 23, Number 50

June 1937

This issue of The Medical Evangelist celebrates the graduation exercises of the College of Medical Evangelists in Loma Linda, California. Featuring coverage of the Pasadena Baccalaureate service, alumni reunions, and campus commencement, this dedicated edition highlights the conferring of Bachelor of Science degrees in Dietetics and Doctor of Medicine degrees, along with a comprehensive directory of senior medical internships across 61 hospitals nationwide.
Volume 24, Number 01

July 1937

This issue of The Medical Evangelist features a transcript of a baccalaureate address given by Francis D. Nichol to graduating classes in medicine and dietetics at the Municipal Auditorium in Pasadena, California. The publication concludes with brief local campus news, including wedding announcements, faculty travel, visiting speakers, and a notice for medical coverage placement.
Volume 24, Number 03

July 1937

This issue of The Medical Evangelist features the commencement address delivered by Dr. Newton Evans to the graduating classes in medicine and dietetics at Loma Linda on June 13, 1937. The publication concludes with campus news, reports on several alumni marriages, postgraduate training updates (including Dr. Clarence E. Stafford's return to the White Memorial surgery staff), visitor updates, and a health progress report on College President Dr. Percy T. Magan.
Volume 24, Number 05

July 1937

Contents:

1 | Dr. and Mrs. Irwin S. Walker Leave En Route to Burma | Chapter of American Temperance Society Organized at Loma Linda | Changes at the White Memorial Hospital | Opportunities in New England
3 | News Flashes
4 | Attention Doctors' Wives! | Surgical Supervisor Needed
Volume 24, Number 06

August 1937

Contents:

1 | Dr. Hiscox Accepts Call to India | How to Live | Dr. Small Join Faculty | Loma Linda Breaks Ground for Sanitarium Church
3 | Items of Interest
Volume 24, Number 11

September 1937

Contents:

1 | The Loma Linda Sanitarium and Hospital | Dr. Waddell in Siam
2 | Educational Work in our Sanitariums
3 | As We Heard It
4 | Gleaned from the Alumni Journal
Volume 24, Number 14

September 1937

This issue of The Medical Evangelist serves primarily as the official directory issue for the 1937–1938 academic year at the College of Medical Evangelists. It also highlights Elder Woodman's travels across the desert, detailing visits to busy practices run by alumni in Barstow, California, and throughout New Mexico. There's updates on alumni pursuing advanced studies and residencies in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., office relocations in San Diego, local church officer ordinations, and a well-attended musical program held at the College church.
Volume 24, Number 19

November 1937

Contents:

1 | From Dr. Stadin in Ethiopia | Meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges | CME Graduates and Medical Institutions in Dixie
2 | Alma Mater
3 | News Flashes
4 | Los Angeles Division Items
Volume 24, Number 21

November 1937

Contents:

1 | Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Beckner in Miraculous Escape | Dr. Abbott Transferred to Cancele Mission | Into the Far Northwest of China
2 | Health Education for Sanitarium Patients
3 | Items of Interest
4 | Los Angeles Division News Notes
Volume 24, Number 24

December 1937

Contents:

1 | Reforms in Eating Need Reforming | Our Graduates in Kentucky and Tennessee
3 | Graduates Hold Reunion | An Executive Has Nothing To Do | The College Y. P. M. V. Meetings
4 | News Items | "Counsels on Diet and Foods"
Volume 24, Number 25

December 1937

Contents:

1 | Of Apples and Faith | The Week of Prayer in the Loma Linda Division | More Items from Our Graduate in Dixie
3 | Hinsdale Notes | News
4 | Los Angeles Division News Items | Opal Esther Baker
Volume 24, Number 32

February 1938

Contents:

1 | The Finkles in the Solomon Islands | Ideals in Sanitarium Medical Practice | Associate Editor of "Signs" at Loma Linda | Finances at the White Memorial Church
2 | A Suggestion
3 | Death of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fink | From Here and There
4 | Organ in Paulson Hall Dedicated
Volume 24, Number 51

June 1938

This issue of The Medical Evangelist serves as a dedicated commencement issue for the graduating classes in medicine and dietetics at the College of Medical Evangelists. Graduation events held in Pasadena and Loma Linda, including a baccalaureate sermon attended by over 3,000 people, alumni homecoming reunions, and an outdoor evening commencement exercise directed by President Percy T. Magan.
Volume 25, Number 13

December 1938

Contents:

1 | Week of Prayer in the Loma Linda Division | Medical Extension News Notes | Bangkok Mission Clinic
2 | Definite Results Follow Proper Influence
3 | News Flashes
4 | Born | News Notes from the Los Angeles Division | Harvest Ingathering in the College Church
Volume 30, Number 06

September 15, 1943

Contents:

1 | Dr. Tatsuguchi Meets Death on Attu | The Science of Healing - True and False | Dr. Slate Connects with the Alexandria Hospital | Major Andren's Appreciation | Doctors in the Military Service
3 | Obituaries and Death Notices: Mabel Wirt-Butka, David Clithero, Kemper Campbell, Jr. | From Here and There
4 | Born | Amateur Hour
Volume 31, Number 04

August 15, 1944

Contents:

1 | Dr. Raymond G. Turner to Kendu Hospital | Mrs. Gardner Meets Dietetics Alumni and Teaches Health Evangelism Students | Lt. Col. Carl B. Stilson Commended
2 | About Our Graduates in Service | Gleaned from the Alumni Journal | News Items
4 | Married | Born
Volume 33, Number 02

July 15, 1946

Contents:

1 | C. M. E. Commencement | "For Such a Time as This" | Graduates | "A Voice from Europe"
7 | Here and There | Married
8 | Born
Volume 36, Number 02

July 1949

This edition of The Medical Evangelist serves as a commencement issue for the College of Medical Evangelists in Loma Linda, California. Two speeches given to the graduates are featured here.

"Christ in You": A sermon by Pacific Union Conference President, Clifford L. Bauer, encourages graduates to set aside personal ambition and dedicate their careers to God's purpose of salvation and unity.

"So Great a Cloud": An address by Dr. Carroll S. Small, chair of the Pathology Department, examining the legacy of medical figures spanning early pioneers, clinical innovators, and missionary workers. Through their achievements, Dr. Small encourages graduates to embrace independent thought, ethical integrity, and a commitment to compassionate healthcare.
Volume 36, Number 03

August 1949

Contents:

1 | Our Medical College | Know Your Medical School
4 | Our Alumni A Denominational Asset
5 | Collegiate School of Nursing in the CME
6 | Body and Soul
8 | Does the College of Medical Evangelists Really Pay?
Volume 36, Number 04

August 1949

Contents:

1 | Our Medical Work in Norway, Sweden, and Finland | CME Choral Activities | Recreational Programs at Loma Linda, How You Can Help
2 | From Our Mail Bag
4 | Married | Born
Volume 36, Number 05

September 1949

Contents:

1 | Farewell | Appreciation | Quarter of a Century
2 | Ethiopia
3 | Residencies - White Memorial Hospital | Director of Hospitals | The Apostle of Encouragement
5 | Field Station Report from Boca Del Rio, Mexico
6 | Christ in You
8 | New Chairman of the Board | Dr. Alton D. Butterfield, '17 | Graduate School of Medicine CME Refresher Courses
Volume 36, Number 06

September 15, 1949

Contents:

1 | C. M. E School of Nursing | C. M. E Welcomes Students
2 | College of Medical Evangelists: Matriculants of the five schools for the 1949-50 session
3 | We Also May Serve | Loma Linda As I See It | Did You Know
Volume 36, Number 07

October 1949

Contents:

1 | A Missionary in the Making | Shall We Return to Africa? | Plans for Sanitarium in Puerto Rico
2 | With Ye Editor
4 | Field Course in Tropical Medicine Ended | CME Matriculants in the School of Medicine 1949-1950
8 | Opportunities in the Northwest | Did You Know | Erratum
Volume 36, Number 08

October 1949

Contents:

1 | Future of the LA Division of CME
2 | With the Editor
3 | From the Dicks in Manila
4 | Frederick Griggs | Walter P. Elliott
Volume 36, Number 09

November 1949

Contents:

1 | Practical Medical Evangelism in West Africa
2 | With the Editor
5 | School of Tropical and Preventive Medicine Completes First Year
6 | A Glimpse of the Bottsfords
7 | Week of Prayer at CME
8 | The Proposed "Great Trek" | Friendship, Devotion, Service