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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 …

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 …

John R. Beljan M.D. Interview (6) Conducted On November 25, 1983 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, John R. Beljan, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

The sixth and final interview with Dr. John Beljan, founding Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine, begins with a discussion of the challenges faced in integrating the Wright State University School of Medicine into the University community. Dr. Beljan discusses his thoughts on his inter-relationships with Wright State University President Dr. Robert Kegerreis, former Wright State University Provost Dr. Andrew Speigel, and others.

Dr. Beljan also reflects on the past and present development of the School of Medicine and explores possible future goals and areas of development.

John R. Beljan M.D. Interview (5) Conducted On November 25, 1983 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, John R. Beljan, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This fifth of six interviews with the founding Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine, Dr. John Beljan, deals with two major areas. The first area is Faculty/Staff recruiting in which Dr. Beljan discusses the methods, priorities, and focuses of the recruiting efforts of the School of Medicine staff. Several key individuals are highlighted.

The second area deals with the development of the Residency Programs inherited and initiated by the Wright State University School of Medicine. Although each program is examined in turn, two distinctly different Residency Programs are highlighted, the Aerospace Medicine and Emergency Medicine Residency Programs.

Bernadette Beljan Interview Conducted On November 23, 1983 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Bernadette Beljan, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this interview, Mrs. John Beljan discusses her thoughts and feelings about coming to Dayton, Ohio with her husband, Dean Beljan, and her role as the Dean's wife in promoting the School of Medicine. Mrs. Beljan also discusses the role she played in the recruiting of faculty for the Wright State University School of Medicine.

John R. Beljan M.D. Interview (3) Conducted On November 11, 1983 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, John R. Beljan, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this third interview, Dr. Beljan discusses the development of the affiliation agreements between Wright State and the area hospitals. Dr. Beljan also discusses the development of the Joint Coordinating Committees; the positions of Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs, Veteran's Affairs, and Air Force Affairs; the affiliation with the Veterans Administration and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; the role of the Greene and Montgomery County Medical Societies and the sources of funding for the School of Medicine. The interview closes with a discussion of the mergers of the Cox Heart Laboratory for Cancer Research, with the School of Medicine.

John R. Beljan M.D. Interview (2) Conducted On October 21, 1983 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, John R. Beljan, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This second interview with Dr. Beljan is in two parts. The first part is a continuation of the first interview in that Dr. Beljan continues his description of the political problems facing the School of Medicine's development when he arrived as founding Dean. He then goes on to discuss other possible dangers to development, the interview process for his position, and the roles of Miami University and Central State University in the development of the SOM.

The second part of the interview deals with the organization of the School of Medicine, with particular attention to particular facets of the administrative …

John R. Beljan M.D. Interview (1) Conducted On October 20, 1983 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, John R. Beljan, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This first in a series of six interviews deals with the background of Dr. John Beljan at the University of California at Davis, his nomination and appointment as founding Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine, and the challenges in building a school of medicine that he faced on his arrival at Wright State.

Dr. Beljan also gives his views on the interview process, the concept of a community-based school of medicine, and the political problems that he encountered in the development of the Wright State University School of Medicine.