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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 …

Douglas Durko Interview (2) Conducted On May 8, 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 second 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 the interaction between the School of Medicine, the area hospitals, and the University Medical Services Association.

In the second part of this second interview, Mr. Durko describes an example of that interaction through a discussion of the School of Medicine's establishment and subsequent development of the Department of Emergency Medicine in cooperation with several area hospitals. Mr. Durko uses this example to illustrate …

Douglas Durko Interview (3) Conducted On May 8, 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 third 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 analyzes the impact of the Office of Hospital Affairs on the School of Medicine's residency programs. Some of the major aspects covered in this discussion include: funding for graduate medical education; the accreditation of the residency programs; contractual relationships between the School of Medicine and the area hospitals where the residencies are located; and the Residency Policy Committee.

In the second part of the …

Dr. Edward J. Spanier Interview (5) Conducted On May 1, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Edward J. Spanier, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this fifth interview, Dr. Spanier finishes his discussion of the administration of the founding Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. John R. Beljan. He discusses Dean Beljan's interaction with university leaders and the Dayton-area medical community, Dean Beljan's leadership and management style, and Dr. Beljan's move to the Office of Health Affairs as Vice-President.

Dr. Spanier goes on to describe the search for a new Dean, the appointment of Dr. William D. Sawyer, and the subsequent development and growth of the School of Medicine.

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 …

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. Edward J. Spanier Interview (4) Conducted On April 24, 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 fourth 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 interview, Dr. Spanier continues his discussion of the development of the Wright State University School of Medicine and his activities as Assistant Dean for Administration in the School of Medicine. He also discusses the process of integrating the School of Medicine into the area medical community …

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 T. Conley Interview (3) Conducted On April 19, 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 third and final interview, Dr. Robert T. Conley completes his discussion of his involvement in the planning for and development of the Wright State University School of Medicine. Dr. Conley begins the interview with his move from the deanship of the College of Science and Engineering to an appointment as the first Vice-President of Health Affairs Planning at Wright State University. He discusses his responsibilities as Vice-President and his role in the development of other health education programs at Wright State University.

Dr. Conley then moves into an analysis of his interactions with the Ohio Board of Regents …

Mayor Paul R. Leonard Interview Conducted On April 17, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Paul R. R. Leonard, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is an interview with the Mayor of the City of Dayton, Paul R. Leonard. In this interview, Mayor Leonard discusses his role and the role of other Dayton-area legislators in developing and passing the legislation authorizing the establishment of the School of Medicine at Wright State University. Mayor Leonard discusses the bi-partisan support of Dayton legislators in moving the legislation through the Ohio House and Senate, the position of the Governor on the legislation, and the movement of the bill authorizing the School of Medicine through the legislature.

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. William D. Sawyer Interview (6) Conducted On March 11, 1985 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 sixth in a series of six interviews with the Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine, Dr. William D. Sawyer. In this last interview Dean Sawyer discusses aspects of the development of the School of Medicine under his leadership. Specific topics include: development of the voluntary clinical faculty of the School of Medicine; the relationships between the School of Medicine and area affiliated institutions; new residency programs and the phase-out of Yellow Springs Family Practice Residency.

Dean Sawyer then turns to thoughts on the future of the Wright State University School of Medicine, discussing: new …

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 …

Ms. Susan Williams Interview (2) Conducted On March 4, 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 second 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 continues her discussion of her career with the School of Medicine begun in the first interview. This second interview covers the period from the arrival of the second Dean, Dr. William D. Sawyer, to the present.

Ms. Williams discusses her appointment to the position of Assistant to the Dean, her responsibilities and activities, and her interaction with the faculty and staff of the School. Ms. Williams also compares and contrasts …

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.

Dr. Robert T. Conley Interview (1) Conducted On February 21, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert T. Conley, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of three interviews with Dr. Robert T. Conley, first Dean of Science and Engineering at Wright State University, Co-Director of the Planning Team which authored the first School of Medicine planning study, and first Vice-President for Health Affairs Planning at Wright State University.

In the first part of the interview Dr. Conley discusses his background prior to coming to Wright State University and his early service with the institution while it was a branch campus of Ohio State University and Miami University.

Dr. Conley then turns to his involvement with the initial discussions …

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. William D. Sawyer (5) Interview Conducted On February 20, 1985 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 fifth in a series of interviews with the Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine, Dr. William D. Sawyer. In this interview, Dean Sawyer focuses upon specific aspects of his administration of the School of Medicine. In the first part of the interview Dean Sawyer discusses the recruiting criteria for new Department Chairers [sic] after he became Dean. He then moves into an analysis of the relations of the School of Medicine with the Cox Heart Institute, the Bob Hipple Lab, the Fels Research Institute and the Drew Health Center.

In the next portion of …

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. Robert J. Kegerreis Interview (3) Conducted On February 05, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert J. Kegerreis, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this third in a series of interviews, Wright State University President Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis continues his reflections on the struggle to gain a School of Medicine for Wright State University. The major focus of the first section of the interview is Dr. Kegerreis's thoughts on the two modifications that Wright State University had to make in its campaign to win approval of the School of Medicine.

Dr. Kegerreis then turns to a discussion of the interactions between Wright State University and the Ohio Board, and President Kegerreis's interactions with the Inter-University Council. Dr. Kegerreis then reflects on the …

Dr. John O. Lindower Interview (1) Conducted On January 30, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, John O. Lindower, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of interviews with Dr. John O. Lindower, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the first Chairer [sic] of the Department of Pharmacology in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this first interview, Dr. Lindower discusses his background prior to coming to Wright State University, his initial appointment within the School of Medicine, the development of the initial curriculum of the School of Medicine, and the early development of the Department of Pharmacology of the School of Medicine.

Dr. William D. Sawyer Interview (4) Conducted On January 11, 1985 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 fourth in a series of six interviews Dr. William Sawyer, Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine, discusses his thoughts and activities upon his arrival at Wright State University to succeed Dean John Beljan.

Dean Sawyer first discusses his first impressions of the university and the School of Medicine, then moves into a discussion of his first priorities as Dean. He addresses the first of three major areas of concern to him as Dean: the academic standards of promotion and progress in the School of Medicine.

In his discussion of academics Dean Sawyer then focuses on …

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 …

The Wright State University School Of Medicine Oral History Project: An Analysis And Evaluation By James St. Peter, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

A written evaluation explaining the steps taken for the Wright State University School of Medicine Oral History Project conducted by James St. Peter a graduate student at the university.