oral histories in family medicine 2009 stfm annual spring conference bill ventres, md, ma
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Oral Histories Oral Histories in Family Medicinein Family Medicine
2009 STFM Annual 2009 STFM Annual Spring ConferenceSpring Conference
Bill Ventres, MD, MABill Ventres, MD, MA
Death by PowerPointDeath by PowerPoint
Death by PowerPointDeath by PowerPoint
Goals for TodayGoals for Today
IntroductionIntroduction
Review basic interviewing skillsReview basic interviewing skills
Watch brief movieWatch brief movie
Interview each otherInterview each other
Review project needsReview project needs
Distribute hand outsDistribute hand outs
Collaborative ProjectCollaborative Project
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________________Oral History Project
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Credit to…Credit to…
Don IveyDon IveyCenter for the History of Family MedicineCenter for the History of Family Medicine
InterviewingInterviewing
Foster a free and open exchange Foster a free and open exchange
Include open-ended questions Include open-ended questions
Feel free to deviate from your scriptFeel free to deviate from your script
““Tell me more”Tell me more”
Do not steal the show Do not steal the show
Lynn Carmichael, MDLynn Carmichael, MD
Co-Founder of STFMCo-Founder of STFM
Founding Chair Founding Chair Department of Family MedicineDepartment of Family Medicine
University of MiamiUniversity of Miami
STFM InsigniaSTFM Insignia
ActivityActivity
Interview a partner:Interview a partner:
How did you enter family medicine?How did you enter family medicine?
Set Your GoalsSet Your Goals
Decide on a topic Decide on a topic
Evaluate potential interview resources Evaluate potential interview resources – Biographical narratives Biographical narratives – Topical Topical – Single event interviewsSingle event interviews
Examine secondary sources Examine secondary sources
Arrange the InterviewArrange the Interview
Make the call Make the call
Explain your intentions Explain your intentions
Set an appointment time Set an appointment time
Prepare the EquipmentPrepare the Equipment
Audio cassettes Audio cassettes
Digital audio tapes (DAT)Digital audio tapes (DAT)
Telephone recording Telephone recording
Video recording Video recording
Before You Leave HomeBefore You Leave Home
Do your Do your homeworkhomework
Make sure you Make sure you have everything have everything you will needyou will need
– Audio recorder Audio recorder – Power supply cord Power supply cord – Rechargeable batteriesRechargeable batteries– Battery re-chargerBattery re-charger– External microphone External microphone – Audiocassette tapes Audiocassette tapes – Release formsRelease forms– Notepad Notepad – Pens or pencilsPens or pencils– List of questionsList of questions– Carrying case Carrying case – Additional materialsAdditional materials
Before You Press “Record”Before You Press “Record”
Set up and test the equipmentSet up and test the equipment
Place the interviewee at easePlace the interviewee at ease
Complete and sign oral history releaseComplete and sign oral history release
Conducting the InterviewConducting the Interview
Identify yourself on tape Identify yourself on tape Foster a free and open exchange Foster a free and open exchange Include open-ended questions Include open-ended questions Do not steal the show Do not steal the show Feel free to deviate from your script Feel free to deviate from your script Respect opinions of your interviewees Respect opinions of your interviewees Keep interview “in the sunshine” Keep interview “in the sunshine” Take copious notes and watch tape counterTake copious notes and watch tape counterKeep an eye on time Keep an eye on time Avoid making extraneous noisesAvoid making extraneous noises
Conducting the InterviewConducting the Interview
Identify yourself on tape Identify yourself on tape Foster a free and open exchange Foster a free and open exchange Include open-ended questions Include open-ended questions Do not steal the showDo not steal the show Feel free to deviate from your script Feel free to deviate from your script Respect opinions of your interviewees Respect opinions of your interviewees Keep interview “in the sunshine” Keep interview “in the sunshine” Take copious notes and watch tape counterTake copious notes and watch tape counterKeep an eye on time Keep an eye on time Avoid making extraneous noisesAvoid making extraneous noises
Conducting the InterviewConducting the Interview
Identify yourself on tape Identify yourself on tape Foster a free and open exchange Foster a free and open exchange Include open-ended questions Include open-ended questions Do not steal the show Do not steal the show Feel free to deviate from your scriptFeel free to deviate from your script Respect opinions of your interviewees Respect opinions of your interviewees Keep interview “in the sunshine” Keep interview “in the sunshine” Take copious notes and watch tape counterTake copious notes and watch tape counterKeep an eye on time Keep an eye on time Avoid making extraneous noisesAvoid making extraneous noises
Conducting the InterviewConducting the Interview
Identify yourself on tape Identify yourself on tape Foster a free and open exchange Foster a free and open exchange Include open-ended questions Include open-ended questions Do not steal the show Do not steal the show Feel free to deviate from your script Feel free to deviate from your script Respect opinions of your interviewees Respect opinions of your interviewees Keep interview “in the sunshine”Keep interview “in the sunshine” Take copious notes and watch tape counterTake copious notes and watch tape counterKeep an eye on time Keep an eye on time Avoid making extraneous noisesAvoid making extraneous noises
Concluding the InterviewConcluding the Interview
““Any final thoughts?”Any final thoughts?”
Sign and complete oral history releaseSign and complete oral history release
Collect related items Collect related items
Concluding the InterviewConcluding the Interview
““Any final thoughts?”Any final thoughts?”
Sign and complete oral history releaseSign and complete oral history release
Collect related items Collect related items
Storing the TapeStoring the Tape
Label and secure your tape Label and secure your tape
Store the tape in a safe place Store the tape in a safe place
Copy the TapeCopy the Tape
Make four copies of each tape Make four copies of each tape – Original and copy to CHFMOriginal and copy to CHFM– Copy for youCopy for you– Copy for intervieweeCopy for interviewee
Copy of interviewCopy of interview
Thank you letterThank you letter
Prepare an IndexPrepare an Index
Min. Side one of tapeMin. Side one of tape:00 Biographical information; childhood information:00 Biographical information; childhood information:11 Early education through undergraduate school:11 Early education through undergraduate school:14 Medical School education:14 Medical School education:23 Residency training:23 Residency training
Min. Side two of tapeMin. Side two of tape:00 Residency training (continued):00 Residency training (continued):08 Military service:08 Military service:15 Private practice:15 Private practice:20 Involvement in AAGP/AAFP:20 Involvement in AAGP/AAFP:26 Concluding remarks :26 Concluding remarks :29 End of interview:29 End of interview
Send to CHFMSend to CHFM
Master and one copyMaster and one copy
Written indexesWritten indexes
Typed notes Typed notes
Donated materialsDonated materials
Original release formOriginal release form
Original deed of giftOriginal deed of gift
