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W. Eugene Atkinson, D.M.D., oral history interview, October 21, 2011
No full textW. Eugene Atkinson, DMD, was a student in the third graduating class of the College of Dental Medicine (CDM), 1973. Dr. Atkinson begins his interview with a history of the CDM. He discusses the state’s need for a dental school and provides an overview of the work that went into opening the school. He details the South Carolina Dental Association’s (SCDA) involvement in founding the school at the Medical College of South Carolina. He goes on to discuss the issues involved with establishing the school, including securing funding, hiring a dean and faculty, developing the curriculum, and admitting the first class. He finishes his history of the CDM by detailing the growth of the school since its establishment in 1964.
Dr. Atkinson then focuses on his personal experiences as a student. He recalls attending lectures and labs the first few years in Colcock Hall. He identifies early faculty and describes their teaching styles. He talks in great length about the first dean, Dr. John Buhler. Additionally, Dr. Atkinson recalls the college’s first female and first African-American students, changes in dental education, and his continued support of the CDM
Terry L. Kunkle, Sr., D.M.D., oral history interview, November 4, 2011
No full textTerry L. Kunkle, DMD, was a student in the first graduating class of the College of Dental Medicine (CDM), 1971. During his interview Dr. Kunkle covers a variety of topics, beginning with his education and how he became interested in dentistry. He recalls his experiences as a student, specifically the lectures and laboratory work, the faculty and their teaching styles, and his classmates. He discusses Dr. John Buhler, the school’s first dean. He describes Dr. Buhler’s personality, his administrative style, his interactions with students, and his lasting impact on the college. Additionally, Dr. Kunkle discusses his thoughts on dental education in the state, the political aspect of dentistry, and the roles of the South Carolina Dental Association and the Charleston Dental Society in shaping state dentistry. Dr. Kunkle discusses the changes in dental education since 1967, the growth of the CDM, and the dental profession in South Carolina
2011 Graduates of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing (May)
No full textMUSC College of Nursing class of 202
Harold Jablon, D.M.D., oral history interview, September 26, 2011
No full textHarold W. Jablon, DMD, was a student in the first graduating class of the College of Dental Medicine (CDM), 1971. In his interview Dr. Jablon covers a variety of topics, beginning with his education and how he became interested in dentistry. He recalls his reasons for applying to the CDM, as well as the application process itself. Dr. Jablon describes the first dean, Dr. John Buhler, and his personal involvement with students from the first class. In addition, Dr. Jablon identifies early faculty and their positions in the college. He talks about classroom and clinical experiences in the CMD’s temporary facilities in Colcock Hall. He goes on to discuss his experiences in the military, starting his own dental practice, and his involvement with professional dental associations such as the South Carolina Dental Association. Additional topics include changes in dental practice and education since 1967, and Dr. Jablon’s continued support of the CDM
2010 Graduates of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing (December)
No full textMUSC College of Nursing class of 202
College of Graduate Studies, class of 2009-2010
No full textComposite photograph of students in the Medical University of South Carolina, College of Graduate Studies, class of 2009-2010. Students pictured from left to right. Row 1: Colleen Elizabeth Bryan, Ph.D., student's name not included, Tanisha R. Hutchinson, M.S., Lydia Buxbaum King, Ph.D.;row 2: Christopher Samuel Potter, Ph.D., Juan Carlos Varela, M.D./Ph.D., Christine A. Walters, Ph.D., Timothy Wayne Whitfield Jr., Ph.D., Chengwu Yang, Ph.D.;row 3: Students' names not included. At bottom, list of students not pictured, including names of mentors
2010 Graduates of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing (May)
No full textMUSC College of Nursing class of 201
Fred A. Crawford, Jr., M.D., oral history interview, 1 July 2009
No full textDr. Fred A. Crawford, Jr., was chairman of the MUSC Department of Surgery in 1989. He begins his interview by describing the days leading up to Hugo's landfall and the difficult decisions made by the hospital administration concerning staff coverage and patient care. He describes the physical damage sustained by the hospital building, including shattered windows, flooding, and power outages. In addition he describes the heroic efforts made by staff to keep patients safe, including hand ventilating those on respirators during power outages. Dr. Crawford discusses the aftermath of the storm and the hospital's efforts to return to full capacity, as well as its financial impact on the hospital. Additionally, Dr. Crawford recalls his own personal preparations and the impact the storm had on his family and home