Oral Histories
in Family Medicine
2009 STFM Annual
Spring Conference
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
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Oral History Project
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
Department of Family Medicine
University of Miami
STFM Insignia
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
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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
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Side one of tape
Biographical information; childhood information
Early education through undergraduate school
Medical School education
Residency training
Side two of tape
Residency training (continued)
Military service
Private practice
Involvement in AAGP/AAFP
Concluding remarks
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