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Richard Pearl Interview For The Boonshoft School Of Medicine 50th Anniversary Oral History Project, Richard Pearl, Kristen Dilger

Boonshoft 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

Kristen Dilger interviews Richard Pearl, a graduate of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. He worked as a pediatric surgeon until his retirement. Part of the class of 1980, Pearl discusses his collegiate career, including why he chose Wright State University's new medical college and talks about what it was like attending the college. He talks about the challenges and processes of attending a new medical college, and how attending the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine assisted him in his early career.

Geoff Calvert, M.D. Interview For The Boonshoft School Of Medicine 50th Anniversary Oral History Project, Geoff Calvert, Kristen Dilger

Boonshoft 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

Kristen Dilger interviews Jeff Clavert, a graduate of the Boonshoft School of Medicine and the Associate Director for Clinical Quality for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the time of the interview. Part of the class of 1983, Calvert discusses his collegiate career, including why he chose Wright State University's new medical college and talks about what it was like attending the college. He talks about the challenges and processes of attending a new medical college, and how attending the Wright State University Boonshoft College of Medicine assisted him in his early career.

John Lyman Interview For The Boonshoft School Of Medicine 50th Anniversary Oral History Project, John Lyman, Kristen Dilger

Boonshoft 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

Kristen Dilger interviews John Lyman, a graduate of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. He worked in emergency medicine until his retirement where he works part-time doing occupational health. Part of the class of 1980, Lyman discusses his collegiate career, including why he chose Wright State University's new medical college and talks about what it was like attending the college. He talks about the challenges and processes of attending a new medical college, and how attending the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine assisted him in his early career.

Robert Brandt Interview For The Boonshoft School Of Medicine 50th Anniversary Oral History Project, Robert Brandt, Kristen Dilger

Boonshoft 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

Kristen Dilger interviews Robert Brandt, a graduate of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. He worked in Family Medicine as both a primary care physical and HIV/AIDS specialist, along with his role as a clinical professor for the Boonshoft School of Medicine until his retirement in 2018. Part of the class of 1980, Brandt discusses his collegiate career, including why he chose Wright State University's new medical college and talks about what it was like attending the college. He talks about the challenges and processes of attending a new medical college, and how attending the Wright State University Boonshoft School of …

Phil Cusumano, M.D. Interview For The Boonshoft School Of Medicine 50th Anniversary Oral History Project, Phil Cusumano, Kristen Dilger

Boonshoft 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

Kristen Dilger interviews Dr. Phil Cusumano, a graduate of the Boonshoft School of Medicine and has recently transitioned from primary care to addiction medicine at the time of the interview. Part of the class of 1983, Cusumano discusses his collegiate career, including why he chose Wright State University's new medical college and talks about what it was like attending the college. He talks about the challenges and processes of attending a new medical college, and how attending the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine assisted him in his early career.

Michael Oleksyk Interview For The Boonshoft School Of Medicine 50th Anniversary Oral History Project, Michael Oleksyk, Kristen Dilger

Boonshoft 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

Kristen Dilger interviews Michael Oleksyk, a graduate of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Retired, he works part-time as a hospitalist at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Part of the class of 1983, Oleksyk discusses his collegiate career, including why he chose Wright State University's new medical college and talks about what it was like attending the college. He talks about the challenges and processes of attending a new medical college, and how attending the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine assisted him in his early career.

Kris Brickman, M.D. Interview For The Boonshoft School Of Medicine 50th Anniversary Oral History Project, Kris Brickman, Kristen Dilger

Boonshoft 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

Kristen Dilger interviews Kirs Brickman, a graduate of the Boonshoft School of Medicine and Chief Physician Executive at the University of Toledo at the time of the interview. Part of the class of 1983, Brickman discusses his collegiate career, including why he chose Wright State University's new medical college and talks about what it was like attending the college. He talks about the challenges and processes of attending a new medical college, and how attending the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine assisted him in his early career.

David Prescott, M.D. Interview For The Boonshoft School Of Medicine 50th Anniversary Oral History Project, David Prescott, Kristen Dilger

Boonshoft 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

Kristen Dilger interviews David Prescott, a graduate of the Boonshoft School of Medicine working as a family practitioner. Part of the class of 1981, Prescott discusses his collegiate career, including discusses why he chose Wright State University's new medical college and talks about what it was like attending the college. He talks about the challenges and processes of attending a new medical college, and how attending the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine assisted him in his early career.

James Augustine, M.D. Interview For The Boonshoft School Of Medicine 50th Anniversary Oral History Project, James Augustine, Kristen Dilger

Boonshoft 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

Kristen Dilger interviews James Augustine, a graduate of the Boonshoft School of Medicine and now an Emergency Physician. Part of the class of 1983, Augustine discusses his collegiate career, including why he chose Wright State University's new medical college and talks about what it was like attending the college. He talks about the challenges and processes of attending a new medical college, and how attending the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine assisted him in his early career.

Deborah Richardson Interview (3) Conducted On July 20, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Deborah Richardson, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the third in a series of interviews with Ms. Deborah Richardson, third year medical student in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this interview, Ms. Richardson continues her discussion of her experiences as an undergraduate medical student at Wright State University.

In the first part of the interview, Ms. Richardson talks about her first selective at the end of her first year. She then goes on to describe her work at Childrens Medical Center during the summer and her second selective in Sports Medicine prior to beginning her second year.

In the second part of the …

Deborah Richardson Interview (2) Conducted On May 24, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Deborah Richardson, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the second in a series of interviews with Ms. Deborah Richardson, third-year medical student in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this interview, Ms. Richardson continues her discussion of her education as an undergraduate medical student at Wright State University. She concentrates in the first part of the interview on her experiences as a first-year student. She explores the ramifications and responsibilities of being a medical student, with its effect on her studies and home life. After discussing her first-year classes, schedule, and student life, Ms. Richardson goes on to describe the end of her first …

Deborah Richardson Interview (1) Conducted On April 25, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Deborah Richardson, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of interviews with Ms. Deborah Richardson, third-year medical student in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this first interview, Ms. Richardson describes her educational background prior to coming to the Wright State University School of Medicine, why she chose to become a medical student, and the medical school application and interview process prior to her being accepted at Wright State University.

In the second part of this interview, Ms. Richardson discusses her preparation for medical school, the orientation process for first-year medical students, and the problems and advantages of being a …

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 (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 …

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. …

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.

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 …

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 (4) 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 the fourth interview, Dr. Beljan discusses in-depth the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME) accreditation process and the various visits of the LCME to the Wright State University School of Medicine. The nature of the LCME, its powers, responsibilities, and focus are examined in detail by Dr. Beljan, as are his thoughts on the nature and function of the LCME in connection to the development of the Wright State 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 …