RAM Oral Histories

Birth Control

Dr. Blanton discusses when birth control first…

Tags: Erika Blanton, women

After Fellowship

Dr. Blanton describes the differences in how…

Tags: Erika Blanton, obstetrics, sexism, women

Patient Acceptance of Female Doctors

Some patients took issue with being seen by a…

Tags: Erika Blanton, sexism

Abortion

Dr. Erika M. Blanton describes how bad it was for…

Tags: abortion, Erika Blanton, obstetrics

Eyeglasses in a Bucket

Dr. Wenzel recounts an unpleasant experience from…

Tags: cholera, eyeglasses, Infectious Diseases, mishaps, Richard Wenzel

I Eat Lawyers For Lunch

Dr. Fierro describes a time when a detective tried…

Tags: fellowships, forensic pathology, Marcella Fierro, sexism

Stents from Pleasant's Hardware

Dr. Monroe speaks about improvising soft gel…

Tags: medical innovations, Paul Monroe, surgery

Performing the First Laparoscopic Surgery in Richmond

Dr. Kelley refuses to allow Virginia's first…

Tags: laparoscopic surgery, richmond, surgery, William Kelley

Virginia Tech Shootings

Dr. Fierro describes the Virginia Chief Medical…

Tags: chief medical examiner, Marcella Fierro, mass casualties, virginia tech

September 11, 2001

Dr. Marcella Fierro describes the aftermath of the…

Tags: chief medical examiner, Marcella Fierro, mass casualties, september 11

Dr. Fierro Was Told "No" When Wanting to Specialize in Surgery

Dr. Marcella Fierro was met with hostility when…

Tags: Marcella Fierro, medical school, sexism, surgery, women

Number of Black Physicians in Richmond

Dr. Boone comments on the number of…

Tags: african-americans, Ellwood Boone, race

Early Use of Defibrillators at the Country Club of Virginia

An unexpected opportunity arises for Dr. Baird to…

Tags: cardiology, Charles Baird, defibrillators

Dr. Hume's Visit in 1961

Dr. Baird reflects on the experience of being in…

Tags: cardiology, Charles Baird, David Hume, mcv

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