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Douglas Durko Interview (1) Conducted On April 29, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Douglas Durko, James St. Peter Apr 1985

Douglas Durko Interview (1) Conducted On April 29, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Douglas Durko, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of interviews with Mr. Douglas R. Durko, Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In the first part of this interview, Mr. Durko discusses his background prior to coming to Wright State University and his first work for the Wright State University School of Medicine as Assistant Director of the Greater Miami Valley Subregional Organization for Health Manpower, Education and Training (SOHMET). He then goes on to discuss his departure from the School and his subsequent work with the Miami Valley Health Systems Agency.

In the second …


Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis Interview (5) Conducted On April 23, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert J. Kegerreis, James St. Peter Apr 1985

Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis Interview (5) Conducted On April 23, 1985 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 fifth in a series of interviews with the President of Wright State University, Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis. This interview focuses on the priorities of School of Medicine development; perceptions of Dean Beljan; the School of Nursing controversy; and the appointment of Dr. Beljan as Vice President for Health Affairs and then University Provost.

Dr. Kegerreis first discusses the recruiting of department chairs; the building of the Medical Sciences building; the hospital affiliations; and recruitment of volunteer clinical faculty. President Kegerreis then analyzes how Dr. Beljan was perceived at the state level, by the community, and the University. …


Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis Interview (4) Conducted On March 25, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert J. Kegerreis, James St. Peter Mar 1985

Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis Interview (4) Conducted On March 25, 1985 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 fourth in a series of interviews with the President of Wright State University, Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis. The first part of the interview deals with the search for the first Dean of the School of Medicine. Dr. Kegerreis focuses on the different aspects of the search, including the composition of the Search Committee; the criteria developed by the Committee for selecting the Dean; the process of screening the candidate; and an analysis by President Kegerreis of the first three candidates. Dr. Kegerreis closes this first portion of the interview with a discussion of the reasoning behind the …


Dr. Robert T. Conley Interview (2) Conducted On March 6, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert T. Conley, James St. Peter Mar 1985

Dr. Robert T. Conley Interview (2) Conducted On March 6, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert T. Conley, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this second of three interviews, Dr. Robert T. Conley discusses the effort to gain approval of Wright State University's plans to develop the School of Medicine in Dayton. Dr. Conley first focuses on the support given by the Dayton medical community to Wright State University's efforts to gain legislative approval of the School of Medicine. In particular the endeavors of Dr. Richard DeWall are highlighted.

Dr. Conley then continues his review of the struggle to win approval of the School of Medicine with an analysis of the political support for the School of Medicine. The importance of the support …


Dr. J. Robert Suriano Interview (4) Conducted On February 27, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, J. Robert Suriano, James St. Peter Feb 1985

Dr. J. Robert Suriano Interview (4) Conducted On February 27, 1985 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 fourth in a series of interviews with Dr. J. Robert Suriano, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this interview Dr. Suriano continues his reflection on individuals who played key roles in the development of the School of Medicine. Dr. Suriano also discusses the composition and dynamics of the Executive Committee of the School of Medicine.


Ms. Susan Williams Interview (1) Conducted On February 20, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Susan Williams, James St. Peter Feb 1985

Ms. Susan Williams Interview (1) Conducted On February 20, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Susan Williams, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of interviews with Ms. Susan Williams. Assistant to the Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this interview, Ms. Williams discusses her first years with the School, from September, 1975 to the departure of the first Dean, Dr. John R. Beljan. She describes the early years of the School's development and her own career in the Dean's Office. Ms. Williams provides an interesting perspective on working with some of the early staff and faculty of the School of Medicine, including the first Dean, Dr. John R. Beljan; Mrs. Regina Borum; …


Dr. Edward J. Spanier Interview (3) Conducted On February 18, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Edward J. Spanier, James St. Peter Feb 1985

Dr. Edward J. Spanier Interview (3) Conducted On February 18, 1985 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 third 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 is currently serving as Assistant Vice President for Financial Services, and Treasurer of Wright State University.

In this third interview, Dr. Spanier focuses upon the search for and appointment of the first Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. John R. Beljan, and the development of the School of Medicine after his arrival. Dr. Spanier discusses in particular his appointment as Assistant Dean for …


Dr. Edward J. Spanier Interview (2) Conducted On January 8, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Edward J. Spanier, James St. Peter Jan 1985

Dr. Edward J. Spanier Interview (2) Conducted On January 8, 1985 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 second 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 the first part of this interview, Dr. Spanier continues his discussion of the planning process for the School of Medicine, and the approval of that plan. Dr. Spanier relates his reactions to key events in the process of gaining legislative approval for the School of Medicine.

In the second …