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Interview, February 16, 1998
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Interview, February 17, 1965
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Development of pathology in North Carolina.
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Interview, February 17, 2022
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This oral history interview was conducted with Dr. Gregory S. Georgiade on February 17, 2022 by Dr. Konstantinos Economopoulos as part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
Duration: 00:42:11
During the interview, Georgiade discusses his background and parents, especially his father, Dr. Nicholas Georgiade; his education; experiences that led him to want to become a surgeon including his undergraduate summer job as a scrub assistant; how he came to Duke for his surgical training; how differently Sabiston treated medical students from the residents, Sabiston's high expectations for residents which included both how to dress and how to conduct yourself appropriately; how Sabiston ran the surgery residency program, which, under Sabiston, was considered one of the best both nationally and internationally; how Sabiston should be recognized for his insight and surgical innovation for his program at Duke; and other memories of Sabiston. Digital files include transcript (DOCX), interview (M4A), and consent form (PDF). - Collection Context
Interview, February 18, 2020
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This oral history interview was conducted with Dr. Stuart J. Knechtle on February 18, 2020 by Taylor Patterson as part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
Duration: 00:52:19
During the interview, Knechtle discusses his educational background; how he decided to become a transplant surgeon; how he selected Duke for his residency; his experience as a surgical resident and chief at Duke under Sabiston; how Sabiston influenced and helped to shape his career in medicine by encouraging research, conference attendance, and making introductions to other surgeons; Sabiston's rules for dress, food, and drink as a means to establish discipline and professionalism; Sabiston's Christmas parties; Sabiston's interest in the history of surgery; and his warm memories of Sabiston and Sabiston's family. Digital files include transcript (DOCX), interview (MP3), and consent form (PDF). - Collection Context
Interview, February 18, 2024
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This oral history interview was conducted with Frank Davis on February 18, 2024 by Ava Meigs as part of the Bass Connections Agents of Change Oral History Project.
Duration: 01:19:18 (stereo)
Duration: 01:19:41 (mono)
During the interview, Davis explores the mission and work of the Durham Youth Striders Association (DSYA); Dr. Brenda Armstrong's extensive involvement with the DSYA as a coach, team physician, board member, and fundraiser; notable alumni of the DSYA; and the organization's relationship with Duke. Davis also discusses the founding of the DSYA; his current involvement with the DSYA; Armstrong's childhood in Rocky Mount, North Carolina; Armstrong's role in the Allen Building Takeover; her work as the Associate Dean of Admissions; Armstrong's community involvement in Durham and at St. Titus Episcopal Church; and other memories of Armstrong. This interview primarily focuses on Armstrong as a pivotal figure in the founding and work of the DYSA. The themes of this interview include community activism, academic and athletic excellence, physical health, and expanding access to health care.
Davis was selected to interview in order to highlight Armstrong's involvement with the DSYA as an example of her extensive community involvement and community activism. Armstrong, Professor of Pediatrics, Associate Dean of Admissions for the Duke University School of Medicine, and, among other roles, Vice President of the DSYA, and Davis, Co-Founder of the DSYA, worked together for 37 years.
Digital files include interview metadata and transcript (DOCX), interview with stereo (WAV), interview with mono (MP3), consent form (PDF), an image (JPG), and TXT files. - Collection Context
Interview, February 19, 2007
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This oral history interview was conducted with Dr. Rebecca Buckley on February 19, 2007 by Jessica Roseberry.
Duration: 01:23:00
Buckley discusses receiving her bachelor's degree at Duke; the difference between the men's college and the women's college at Duke; her growing interest in becoming a doctor; others' resistance to her going into medicine because she was female; experiences at University of North Carolina Medical School; her engagement and marriage; pregnancy and motherhood; pediatrics; allergy and immunology; encouragement from Dr. Susan Dees; the attractiveness of her specialty; remaining at Duke although passing the medical boards in Florida; the Department of Immunology; Dr. Bernard Amos; Dr. Susan Dees's contributions to Duke; severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID); bone marrow transplants for children with SCID through removal of donor T-cells, including its development and her own research on it; the success rates of transplants for SCID patients; the difficulty of determining how common SCID is due to lack of newborn screening; her advocacy for newborn screening for SCID; the expense of early screening of SCID versus nonscreening; the avenues for her advocacy for newborn screening; her desire for screening of other defects similar to SCID; her research on SCID chimeras (people with living parts from a another person inside them); transplantations done by fellows; the few women faculty at the time she began in Immunology; being the "token woman" on medical center committees; the realization in the 1970s that more and more women were applying to medical schools; joining the faculty in the Department of Pediatrics; becoming division chief of Allergy and Immunology in the Department of Pediatrics; the less lucrative nature of pediatrics; not meeting with resistance as division chief; not being a "women's libber"; other women on the faculty at Duke; her advice to young medical students; work-family balance; the commonalities between her husband's work and her work; her election to Institute of Medicine; the William G. Anlyan Lifetime Achievement Award; Dr. James D. Sidbury; Dr. Samuel Katz; Dr. Catherine Wilfert; changes in her field; changes at Duke; Buckley's Syndrome; the Duke Immune Deficiency Foundation Center of Excellence; tests for discovering immunodeficient patients; patients; and working with patients long term. The transcription of this interview was made possible by a grant from the Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation. Includes 2 master CDs, 2 use CDs, and a transcript. - Collection Context
Interview, February 21, 2022
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This oral history interview was conducted with Susan Clayton on February 21, 2022 by Taylor Patterson as part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
Duration: 00:50:32
During the interview, Clayton discusses her background; becoming a single parent and having to find work to support her two young daughters; getting hired as a Staff Assistant in the Department of Surgery and later discovering she was the only applicant because of Sabiston's reputation; Sabiston's high expectations of the office staff and all people who worked for him, which lead to a high turnover rate; her experiences as the Residency Coordinator; the supportive nature of the Department of Surgery office staff; details of her roles in the Department of Surgery and other Staff Assistants; having to work three Saturdays a month; and other memories of Sabiston. Digital files include transcript (DOCX), interview (MP3), and consent form (PDF). - Collection Context
Interview, February 2, 2022
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This oral history interview was conducted with Dr. Don E. Detmer on February 2, 2022 by Dr. Konstantinos Economopoulos as part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
Duration: 01:16:29
During the interview, Detmer discusses his early life, education, his medical training, individuals who shaped him along the way during his career, how he came to Duke for the third year of his surgical residency, memories of Sabiston, Sabiston's rigid belief system, his interest in health policy, how he went into administration and medical informatics, different positions he held over the years, and his work with the Duke Physician Assistant Program. Digital files include transcript (DOCX), interview (MP4 and M4A), and consent form (PDF). - Collection Context
Interview, February 23, 2005
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Dr. Dazu's viewpoint and goals since being appointed as chancellor and CEO of Duke University Health System.
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Interview, February 23, 2024
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This oral history interview was conducted with Joyce N. Jiggetts on February 23, 2024 by Danielle Okotcha as part of the Bass Connections Agents of Change Oral History Project.
Duration: 01:05:15 (stereo)
Duration: 01:05:09 (mono)
During the interview, Jiggetts discusses her career and background; her professional journey; details of how she became a registered nurse; discussion of the challenges faced by mothers with low socioeconomic status (SES); her experience as a Black woman and a Black nurse; her journey into Duke Health; how she became part of the Care Management for High-Risk Pregnancies (CMHRP)/Baby Love program how the program works, how the program has changed over time, what makes the program unique, and details of how the program has aided families and/or mothers of low SES; details of an average day working as a high risk pregnancy manager; how she interacts with patients; her time working in a prison; her involvement in the Black Maternal Health Equity Initiative and the positive impact of the program; her time on a podcast; Black mental health and her own history pertaining to this; her time at Lincoln Health Center; her personal experience with Black maternity and the healthcare system; and her suggestions to help alleviate some of the disparities seen in Black maternal health. The themes of this interview include community and women's health, racial discrimination, and healthcare.
Digital files include interview metadata and transcript (DOCX), interview with stereo (WAV), interview with mono (MP3), consent form (PDF), an image (JPG), and TXT files. - Collection Context
Interview, February 24, 2020
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This oral history interview was conducted with Dr. Harvey J. Cohen on February 24, 2020 by Emily Stewart as part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
Duration: 00:29:50
During the interview, Cohen discusses his educational background and how he became a doctor, his career in medicine, his residency at Duke in the Department of Medicine, his transition onto the faculty at Duke, his time as the Chair of the Department of Medicine, how he became involved in the field of geriatrics, his work in the Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, his memories of Sabiston both as a resident and as a Duke Faculty member, Sabiston's support of the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, and the Department of Surgery's involvement in the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. Digital files include transcript (.DOCX), interview (.MP3), and consent form (.PDF). - Collection Context
Interview, February 24, 2021
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This oral history interview was conducted with Dr. Rodger A. Liddle on February 24, 2021 by Joseph O'Connell as part of the Department of Medicine's Oral History Project.
Duration: 01:12:42
During the interview, Liddle discusses his research in measuring CCK (cholecystokinin, a gut hormone) levels, his thoughts on connections between enteroendocrine cells and the nervous system, and conducting laboratory research during the COVID-19 pandemic. The themes of this interview includes gastroenterology, academic medical research, the social life of medicine, and medical training. Digital files include interview metadata and transcript (PDF), interview with stereo (WAV), interview with mono (MP3), images (JPG), consent form (PDF), and TXT files. - Collection Context
Interview, February 24, 2024
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This oral history interview was conducted with Dr. Elizabeth G. Livingston on February 24, 2024 by Gemma Holland as part of the Bass Connections Agents of Change Oral History Project.
Duration: 01:26:31 (stereo)
Duration: 01:26:23 (mono)
During the interview, Livingston discusses her upbringing in Birmingham, Alabama; familial influence on academic pursuits; what fostered her passion for science; her transition from high school to Harvard University and new perspectives on academic challenges; highlights of her experiences at Harvard; her decision to pursue medical school; her experiences at Duke University and in Durham, North Carolina; a timeline of her education; her decision to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology; gratitude for supportive colleagues and mentors; her residency at University of California, San Francisco; her maternal-fetal medicine fellowship; early encounters with HIV/AIDS during medical school and residency, the impact of Elizabeth Taylor's HIV/AIDS advocacy, the pivotal role of community advocacy and collaboration in advancing HIV/AIDS research and care, the importance of compassion and dispelling misconceptions among healthcare professionals, and personal anecdotes illustrating the challenges and complexities of caring for HIV/AIDS patients; her involvement in organized medicine and the evolving perception of its role in advocating for patient rights; experiences in the North Carolina state legislature; the historical context of abortion care within medical education and practice; navigating relationships with legislators and balancing advocacy priorities; changes in maternal-fetal medicine and the lack of progress in certain areas; her on-going involvement in patient care, involvement at Duke University beyond patient care, including committee roles and interactions within the broader university community; the value of engaging with diverse perspectives within the university; the transformative experience she had working in Tanzania; pride in her contributions to HIV care and advocacy; and the positive shifts in institutional support for reproductive rights at Duke University. The themes of this interview include resilience, compassion, and the ongoing pursuit of equitable healthcare for all.
Digital files include interview metadata and transcript (DOCX), interview with stereo (WAV), interview with mono (MP3), consent form (PDF), an image (PNG), and TXT files. - Collection Context
Interview, February 25,2020
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This oral history interview was conducted with Dr. Layton F. Rikkers on February 25, 2020 by Taylor Patterson as part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
Duration: 00:22:04
During the interview, Rikkers discusses his career; how he chose to become a surgeon; his great admiration of Sabiston; taking over the editorship of "Annals of Surgery" from Sabiston including meeting Sabiston for an interview for the position, the changes he implemented, and how Sabiston's wife, Agnes, packed up and shipped all the "Annals of Surgery" materials after Sabiston's stroke to send to Rikkers in Wisconsin so he could start working on it immediately; and other memories of Sabiston. Digital files include transcript (.DOCX), interview (.MP3), and consent form (.PDF). - Collection Context
Interview, February 4, 2004
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In this interview, Dr. Williams discusses background in Athens, Georgia, interest in medicine, medical education at Duke University, his research, interest in genetics, Duke University's curriculum during his education, and the Research Training Program. Dr. Williams also discusses important influences at Duke, the unconventional nature of his medical studies, nontraditional courses fostered at Duke, and major events at the medical school during his deanship.
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Interview, February 5, 1968
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History of nursing at Duke.
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Interview, February 5, 2024
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This oral history interview was conducted with Julieta (Julia) Giner on February 5, 2024 by Anthony Zhao as part of the Bass Connections Agents of Change Oral History Project.
Duration: 01:28:00 (stereo)
Duration: 01:27:52 (mono)
During the interview, Giner discusses growing up in Massachusetts in an immigrant family; her family background and traveling to Europe in her youth; path to working as a nurse at Duke; her early friendships within the LGBTQ community; taking care of a good friend with AIDS, so he would not die alone; working as an STD/STI health educator at a community health organization in Boston, Massachusetts; sad and consuming nature of early work with HIV/AIDS patients; family and friends reactions to working with HIV/AIDS; her work taking care of HIV/AIDS patients at Duke Hospital and finding work at Dr. John A. Bartlett's clinic at Duke; the reputation of Bartlett's clinic within the Duke University Health System (DUHS); the lack of education about HIV/AIDS; her extensive involvement with the Community Advisory Board (CAB) including the formation of CAB, the role of CAB and the impact of their work, changing demographics of CAB that matched the changes in HIV/AIDS demographics, the relationship between CAB, clinical researchers, and principal investigators, and the empowering role of CAB for previously silenced people in the community; her successes and failures with health education about HIV in Durham, North Carolina; the unique bond within the clinic staff; seeing the many layers of stigma of HIV/AIDS; working within and advocating on behalf of communities she was not a part of; her relationship with John and Patricia Bartlett and the team dynamic within the clinic; memorable moments providing care to patients; and her final thoughts highlighting the work of all others in the clinic. The themes of this interview include LGBTQ issues, societal stigmatization, community activism, health education, and advocacy.
Digital files include interview metadata and transcript (DOCX), interview with stereo (WAV), interview with mono (MP3), consent form (PDF), an image (JPG), and TXT files. - Collection Context
Interview, February 7, 2012
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Wardell's career at the Medical Center Library, beginning in the 1970s.
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Interview, February 9, 1965
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Dr. Barnes discusses the development of pathology in North Carolina; Medical Society of North Carolina.
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