CE400 Preserving the History of Medicine and Science in a Modern Age: Oral History Training Seminar

Level: Beginning+
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $290 (nonmember, $520)
Attendance Maximum: None

Instructor(s): David Caruso, Program Manager, Oral History, The Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, PA

Offered: Friday, May 21, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Oral history is an innovative tool for preserving the history of contemporary medicine, providing invaluable access to the knowledge, experiences, and motivations of medical researchers. This course provides participants with an understanding of the oral history process, including the selection of candidates, recording techniques, editing of transcripts, and preservation of materials.