Oral Histories in Family Medicine Bill Ventres, MD, MA

Death by PowerPoint

Death by PowerPoint

Goals for Today Introduction Review basic interviewing skills Watch brief movie Interview each other Review project needs Distribute hand outs

Collaborative Project + ________________ + YOU Oral History Project

Center for the History of Family Medicine Credit to… Don Ivey Center for the History of Family Medicine

Interviewing Foster a free and open exchange Include open-ended questions Feel free to deviate from your script “Tell me more” Do not steal the show

Lynn Carmichael, MD Co-Founder of STFM Founding Chair STFM Insignia Department of Family Medicine University of Miami STFM Insignia

How did you enter family medicine? Activity Interview a partner: How did you enter family medicine?

Set Your Goals Decide on a topic Evaluate potential interview resources Biographical narratives Topical Single event interviews Examine secondary sources

Arrange the Interview Make the call Explain your intentions Set an appointment time

Prepare the Equipment Audio cassettes Digital audio tapes (DAT) Telephone recording Video recording

Before You Leave Home Do your homework Make sure you have everything you will need Audio recorder Power supply cord Rechargeable batteries Battery re-charger External microphone Audiocassette tapes Release forms Notepad Pens or pencils List of questions Carrying case Additional materials

Before You Press “Record” Set up and test the equipment Place the interviewee at ease Complete and sign oral history release

Conducting the Interview Identify yourself on tape Foster a free and open exchange Include open-ended questions Do not steal the show Feel free to deviate from your script Respect opinions of your interviewees Keep interview “in the sunshine” Take copious notes and watch tape counter Keep an eye on time Avoid making extraneous noises

Conducting the Interview Identify yourself on tape Foster a free and open exchange Include open-ended questions Do not steal the show Feel free to deviate from your script Respect opinions of your interviewees Keep interview “in the sunshine” Take copious notes and watch tape counter Keep an eye on time Avoid making extraneous noises

Conducting the Interview Identify yourself on tape Foster a free and open exchange Include open-ended questions Do not steal the show Feel free to deviate from your script Respect opinions of your interviewees Keep interview “in the sunshine” Take copious notes and watch tape counter Keep an eye on time Avoid making extraneous noises

Conducting the Interview Identify yourself on tape Foster a free and open exchange Include open-ended questions Do not steal the show Feel free to deviate from your script Respect opinions of your interviewees Keep interview “in the sunshine” Take copious notes and watch tape counter Keep an eye on time Avoid making extraneous noises

Concluding the Interview “Any final thoughts?” Sign and complete oral history release Collect related items

Concluding the Interview “Any final thoughts?” Sign and complete oral history release Collect related items

Storing the Tape Label and secure your tape Store the tape in a safe place

Copy the Tape Make four copies of each tape Original and copy to CHFM Copy for you Copy for interviewee Copy of interview Thank you letter

Prepare an Index Min. Side one of tape :00 Biographical information; childhood information :11 Early education through undergraduate school :14 Medical School education :23 Residency training Min. Side two of tape :00 Residency training (continued) :08 Military service :15 Private practice :20 Involvement in AAGP/AAFP :26 Concluding remarks :29 End of interview

Send to CHFM Master and one copy Written indexes Typed notes Donated materials Original release form Original deed of gift

Thanks!! william.b.ventres@co.multnomah.or.us