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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).

Dr. Dazu's viewpoint and goals since being appointed as chancellor and CEO of Duke University Health System.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

History of nursing at Duke.

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.