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Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis Interview (2) Conducted On December 12, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert J. Kegerreis, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the second in a series of interviews with Wright State University President Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis. In this interview, Dr. Kegerreis opens with a discussion of his first priorities as the newly-appointed President of Wright State University, including his assumption of the responsibility for the promotion of a medical school at Wright State University. He goes on to examine the status of community support for a School of Medicine in Dayton at the time he became President and the opposition to Wright State University planning that was encountered when the proposals went to the Ohio Board of Regents. …

Dr. J. Robert Suriano Interview (3) Conducted On December 11, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert Suriano, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the third in a series of interviews with Dr. J. Robert Suriano, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs of the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this interview Dr. Suriano focuses on the leadership of the School of Medicine, first focusing on the founding Dean, Dr. John R. Beljan, and his successor, Dr. William D. Sawyer.

Dr. Suriano then reflects upon those individuals who played key roles in the development of the School of Medicine.

Dr. Edward J. Spanier Interview (1) Conducted On December 10, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Edward J. Spanier, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of interviews with Dr. Edward J. Spanier, former Assistant Director of Health Affairs Planning and former Assistant Dean for Administration in the Wright State University School of Medicine. He served as Assistant Vice President for Financial Services, and Treasurer of Wright State University.

In this initial interview, Dr. Spanier discusses his background prior to coming to Wright State University and his first years in the College of Science and Engineering here. Dr. Spanier talks about his initial responsibilities as developer of the initial School of Medicine planning proposal, and of the early stages …

Dr. J. Robert Suriano Interview (2) Conducted On December 5, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, J. Robert Suriano, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the second in a series with Dr. J. Robert Suriano, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs of the Wright State University School of Medicine. In the first part of the interview Dr. Suriano examines the functions of the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs and how these functions affect the medical student.

In the second part of the interview Dr. Suriano discusses the admissions philosophy of the School of Medicine and reflects on the extent of the integration of the School of Medicine into the university community.

Dr. Robert D. Reece Interview (3) Conducted On December 5, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert D. Reece, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the third in a series of interviews with Dr. Robert D. Reece, Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine in Society in the Wright State University School of Medicine.

In this interview Dr. Reece concludes his discussion of individuals who played prominent roles in the founding and development of the Wright State University School of Medicine.

Dr. Robert D. Reece Interview (2) Conducted On November 7, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert D. Reece, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is a second in a series of interviews with Dr. Robert D. Reece, Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine in Society in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this interview Dr. Reece continues his discussion of various aspects of the development of his department and of the School of Medicine.

In the first portion of the interview Dr. Reece continues his examination of the development of the curriculum of his department. In specific, Dr. Reese looks at the Weekend Intervention Program: its development by Dr. Harvey Segal; its operations; and its success.

The second …

Dr. Robert D. Reece Interview (1) Conducted On October 31, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert D. Reece, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of interviews with Dr. Robert D. Reece, founding Chairman of the Department of Medicine in Society in the Wright State School of Medicine. In this first interview, Dr. Reece discusses the early development of the department and how it impacts the medical student.

In the first part of the interview Dr. Reece discusses his education and background prior to coming to Wright State University. He also recalls the discussions leading to the establishment of the Department of Medicine in Society within the School of Medicine. Dr. Reece then examines the development of the …

Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis Interview (1) Conducted On October 29, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert J. Kegerreis, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of interviews with Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis, President of Wright State University. In this interview, Dr. Kegerreis discusses his background prior to coming to Wright State University, his appointments within the Wright State University College of Business and Administration, and his selection as the second President of the university.

In the first phase of this interview, Dr. Kegerreis discusses his early education and career, including: his undergraduate education; his military service in World War II; his post-graduate education; and his early career, first with the Federal Reserve System in Cleveland and then in …

Robert Stuhlman Interview (2) Conducted On October 26, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert Stuhlman, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the second of two interviews with Dr. Robert Stuhlman, Director of the Laboratory Animal Resources and the Interdisciplinary Teaching Laboratories in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this interview, Dr. Stuhlman discusses the two programs under his direction in the period after the arrival of Dr. William Sawyer as the second Dean of the School of Medicine.

Dr. Stuhlman continues with the impact of new School of Medicine programs on his two programs and what lies ahead in the future for both of his programs and the School of Medicine.

In the second part of the …

Dr. William D. Sawyer Interview (3) Conducted On October 22, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, William D. Sawyer, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the third in a series of six interviews with Dr. William D. Sawyer, Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this third interview Dean Sawyer discusses in-depth his experiences, thoughts and impressions as a candidate for the Deanship of the School of Medicine. Dean Sawyer describes his three visits as a candidate to Wright State University and Dayton and his thoughts and impressions after each visit. Dean Sawyer then goes on to describe his decision to accept the Deanship in terms of its advantages and disadvantages.

In the second part of the interview Dean Sawyer …

Dr. William D. Sawyer Interview (2) Conducted On October 8, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, William D. Sawyer, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this second interview Dr. William D. Sawyer, Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine, continues his discussion of his background prior to coming to Wright State University. He compares medical education development between Thailand and the United States and his move back from Thailand to Indiana University in the United States. Dean Sawyer then goes on to describe his tenure as Chairman of the Department of Microbiology/Immunology at the School of Medicine at Indiana University.

Dean Sawyer discusses his administrative and leadership style at Indiana University and his challenges as Chairman.

In the third part of the …

Dr. William D. Sawyer (1) Interview Conducted On October 3, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, William D. Sawyer, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this first interview with Dr. William D. Sawyer, Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine, Dean Sawyer discusses his background prior to coming to Wright State University. In particular, Dr. Sawyer's medical education; his internship and residency; his military service and service at Johns Hopkins University are examined.

In further discussions, Dean Sawyer turns to his experiences in Thailand as a member of the Rockefeller Foundation developing the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Bangkok University. Dean Sawyer discusses the development process and its impact on his own leadership style.

A.V. Black Interview (3) Conducted On May 26, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, A. V. Black, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this third of three interviews, Dr. Black first discusses the activities and influences of Dr. Richard DeWall, prominent Dayton heart surgeon and early advocate of development of a Dayton School of Medicine. Dr. Black goes on to describe Dayton area reaction to the School of Medicine feasibility/suitability study authored by Dr. DeWall and Wright State University Dean of Science Dr. Robert Conley.

Dr. Black devotes the second half of the interview to his interaction with the School of Medicine here at Wright State University. He discusses the development of the Family Practice Department of the School of Medicine, Dr. …

Mrs. Regina Borum Interview (2) Conducted On May 16, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Regina Borum, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this second interview, Mrs. Borum continues her description of responsibilities and duties, concentrating on her interactions with the press and organizations outside of the university. Mrs. Borum then turns to the development of the School of Medicine's Development Department, and her thoughts and recollections on key people in the School of Medicine's development.

Dr. J. Robert Suriano Interview (1) Conducted On May 7, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, J. Robert Suriano, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this first interview with Dr. J. Robert Suriano, first Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs of the Wright State University School of Medicine, Dr. Suriano discusses his background prior to coming to Wright State University, his first priorities and initial activities as Associate Dean, and the development of his staff.

In the second part of his interview, Dr. Suriano discusses the Admissions Committee of the School of Medicine. He discusses in detail the mission of the committee, the recruiting and training of its members, and how the committee operates.

Richard Dewall Interview Conducted On May 5, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Richard Dewall, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This interview is with Dr. Richard DeWall, a prominent Dayton Cardio-thoracic surgeon. In this first interview Dr. DeWall discusses his background prior to coming to the Dayton area and his initial activities in the Cox Heart Institute and Kettering Memorial Hospital. He then goes on to describe how he first became interested in a school of medicine in Dayton, how he focused on Wright State University as the location for that school of medicine and his initial contacts with community and Wright State University leaders in which he lobbied for the school.

In the second part of this interview, Dr. …

Mrs. Regina Borum Interview (1) Conducted On April 12, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Regina Borum, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this first interview with Mrs. Regina Borum, second Administrative Assistant to Dean Beljan of the Wright State School of Medicine, Mrs. Borum describes her background, hiring by Dean Beljan, and her initial impressions of the Wright State School of Medicine. She goes on to describe her responsibilities and duties. Mrs. Borum provides some fascinating insights into specific areas of the School of Medicine's development such as faculty and staff development, the visitations of the Liason [sic] Committee on Medical Education, and the leadership style of Dean John Beljan.

Dr. Lionel Newsom Interview Conducted On April 11, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Lionel Newsom, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this interview, Dr. Lionel Newsom, President of Central State University, traces and discusses the involvement of Central State University in the organization and development of the Wright State University School of Medicine. President Newsom also discusses Black community concerns with minority recruitment and involvement in the School of Medicine and the factors that have inhibited increased Central State University participation in the School of Medicine.

Raymond A. Palmer Interview Conducted On April 6, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Raymond A. Palmer, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this interview, Mr. Raymond A. Palmer, first Health Sciences Librarian of the Wright State University School of Medicine, discusses the initial development and the first years of the Health Sciences Library. Particular attention is focused on his background, his coming to Wright State University, his initial activities and priorities as Health Sciences Librarian of a new School of Medicine, the development and growth of the Health Sciences Library, and his responsibilities and activities in the school and with the area hospitals. Important areas in the interview also include Mr. Palmer's perceptions of the overall School of Medicine development and …

Robert Stuhlman Interview (1) Conducted On March 27 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert Stuhlman, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first of two interviews with Dr. Robert Stuhlman. Dr. Stuhlman is the Director of the Laboratory Animal Resources and is the Director of the Interdisciplinary Teaching Laboratories in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this interview, Dr. Stuhlman discusses the initial organization and development of both programs and the problems encountered in the various moves made by Dr. Stuhlman and his staff.

Dr. Stuhlman also discusses the development of the staffs for the two sections within the School of Medicine and the philosophies under which they have grown during his tenure as director. Finally, Dr. …

David Buzzard Interview (3) Conducted On March 16, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, David Buzzard, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This third and final interview with Dr. David Buzzard, first Director of Communications of the Wright State University School of Medicine, consists of Dr. Buzzard's thoughts and recollections on some of the individuals who were leaders of and/or instrumental in the development of the Wright State University School of Medicine.

David Buzzard Interview (2) Conducted On March 9, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, David Buzzard, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This second in a series of interviews with Dr. David Buzzard, first Director of Communications for the Wright State University School of Medicine, is divided into two parts. The first part of the interview deals with the interactions of the School of Medicine and institutions outside of Wright State University; the area hospitals, the mergers with other major medical research organizations, the Drew Health Center, the Veterans Administration, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, the development of the School of Medicine newsletter ("Vital Signs") and the student outreach programs of the School of Medicine.

The second part of the interview deals …

David Buzzard Interview (1) Conducted On February 24, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, David Buzzard, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this first of three interviews, Dr. David Buzzard, first Director of Communications for the Wright State University School of Medicine, discusses his background prior to coming to Wright State, his hiring as Director of Communications, his responsibilities and first priorities as Director, and his initial activities as Director.

Dr. Buzzard then goes on to describe the interactions between the Communications Department of the School of Medicine and the area media, the growth and staff development of the Department, and some of the major developments and special events of his tenure as first Director of Communications of the School of …

Samuel Kolmen Interview (2) Conducted On January 18, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Samuel Kolmen, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

The second interview with Dr. Samuel N. Kolmen takes as its central theme the development of the bylaws for the School of Medicine, which Dr. Kolmen worked on as one of his first priorities upon arriving at Wright State University in 1975. Areas covered under the bylaws theme include: establishment of committee constituencies within School of Medicine committees; the political structure of the School of Medicine; the non-tenure system of the School of Medicine; policymaking in the School; the impact of the bylaws on the development of the School of Medicine and its integration into the university community.

Continuing the …

Samuel Kolmen Interview (1) Conducted On January 17, 1984 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Samuel Kolmen, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In the first of four interviews, Dr. Samuel N. Kolmen, first Chair of the Department of Physiology at the Wright State University School of Medicine, talks about his early career, academic background and his reasons for coming to Wright State University. He then goes on to discuss the state of development of the School of Medicine when he arrived at Wright State University in January, 1975 and his early tasks as department chairer [sic].

Dr. Kolmen discusses at length the development of the School of Medicine curriculum and the matrix departments in the School of Medicine, with emphasis on how …