Interview with Peter O. Kohler, M.D.

Oregon Medical Association

doi:10.6083/bpxhc44422

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Description

In this interview, Peter O. Kohler, M.D., reflects on his 18-year tenure as President of OHSU. He discusses the significant developments on campus, including the construction of the aerial tram and the expansion of the South Waterfront district. Additionally, he highlights changes within the medical school and acknowledges key figures who shaped Oregon's medical landscape.

Details

Title

Interview with Peter O. Kohler, M.D.

Date

2006 August 28

Creator

Oregon Medical Association

Contributor

Kohler, Peter O, 1938-, Interviewee
Loriaux, Lynn, Interviewee

Subject (Name)

Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University Foundation
Vollum Institute (OHSU)
Area Health Education Centers Program
Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children
Reinschmidt, Julian S. "Dutch"
Laster, Leonard
Bloom, Joseph D.
Portland Aerial Tram
Oregon Primate Research Center
Kitzhaber, John A. (John Albert), 1947-
Center for Ethics in Health Care (OHSU)
Oregon Opportunity Grant Program
Oregon Health & Science University. Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC)
Oregon Health Plan

Subject (Topic)

Hospital Design and Construction
Practice Management, Medical
Parking Facilities
Minority college students--Recruiting
Governing Board
Research
Health Care Costs
Insurance

Subject (Place)

Oregon--Portland
OHSU--Kohler Pavilion

Type

Interview

DOI

https://doi.org/10.6083/bpxhc44422

Source

Collection name: History of Medicine in Oregon oral history project
Collection number: 2004-005

Record Appears in

Historical Collections & Archives > Manuscript & Special Collections > History of Medicine in Oregon oral history project
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Disclaimer

Oral histories are considered historical materials. They are the personal recollections and opinions of the individuals involved and, therefore, may contain offensive language, ideas or negative stereotypes reflecting the culture or language of a person, period or place. Oral histories should not serve as the sole source of information about an institution or particular historical events. These narratives should in no way be interpreted as the official history of Oregon Health & Science University, nor do they necessarily represent the views of the institution.

Publisher

Oregon Medical Association

Language

English

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