1. Oral Histories in Family Medicine
Bill Ventres, MD, MA

2. Death by PowerPoint

3. Death by PowerPoint

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

5. Collaborative Project+
________________
+ YOU
Oral History Project

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

7. 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

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

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

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

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

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

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

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

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

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

23. 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

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

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

26. Thanks!!