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Oral Histories in Family Medicine

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.

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Oral Histories in Family Medicine

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  1. Oral Histories in Family Medicine 2009 STFM Annual Spring Conference 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. 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 Department of Family Medicine University of Miami • STFM Insignia

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

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

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

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

  13. 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 Leave Home

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

  15. 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

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

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

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

  22. 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

  23. 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

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

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

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