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October 1962: Legislation was enacted establishing the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

December 1963: Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody named Dr. Soutter Dean of the Medical School project.

February 1964: Dr. Soutter began to select faculty for the new Medical School.

October 23, 1969: Ground was broken for the Medical School.

1970-1971: Dr. Soutter served as President of the Massachusetts Medical Society.

May 25, 1974: The University of Massachusetts Medical School graduated its first class.

May 31, 1975: Dr. Soutter received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

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Early Years

Medical School and Residency Years

War Years

Post-War Years

UMMS Years

Later Years