Dr. Daivd J. Kallen interviews Dr. Donald Kaufman on his career in the Dept. of Pediatrics and Human Development at Michigan State University

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Description:

Dr. Donald Kaufman discusses his career as a Professor of Immunology in the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development at Michigan State University. Kaufman describes joining the department in 1971, knowing little about MSU and East Lansing, but welcoming the freedom to work as he wished. He talks about his many interests, pursuing several projects simultaneously and eventually specializing in health care policy. Kaufman recalls the efforts to establish a true university hospital at MSU and how the plan was rejected by the University administration. Kaufman also talks about teaching, his students, his colleagues, and his department's many challenges and accomplishments throughout his tenure. David J. Kallen, MSU Professor Emeritus of Sociology, conducts the interview. Part of the MSU Department of Pediatrics and Human Development Oral History Project.

Date Issued:

2005-05-11T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

Michigan, East Lansing, Michigan, East Lansing, Michigan, and East Lansing

Subject Topic:

Students, Medical colleges, Faculty, University hospitals, Planning, College teaching, Medical colleges, and Faculty

Subject Name:

Kaufman, Donald B., Michigan State University, Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, Michigan State University, Michigan State University, and Department of Pediatrics and Human Development

Subject Genre:

Interviews, Interviews, and Interviews

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5c24qn74