School of Medicine students performing the student-faculty show. The annual show is entirely student-run and offers a comedic view of the experiences of a medical student at Duke.
In this letter, Godkins explains the Academy's endorsement of the "generic" PA, and asks that surgeon's assistants also be allowed to take the PA certifying exam.
This is the minutes of the first AAPA/NCCPA Liaison Committee held Oct 9, 1979 at the Atlanta Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, GA. The committee was chaired by Alfred Sadler, Jr., MD. The basic charge to the committee was "to enhance communication between...
Response letter was sent from John M. Murphy, Congress of the United States, on September 21, 1976 to David E. Mittman thanking him for his support of Mr. Murphy's legislative initiatives that would allow physician assistants to be used to improve...
1977 annual report of the AAPA. This bound report includes statements from the president and executive director, as well as financial, membership, and research information.
A two page membership announcement form published by the American Academy of Physicians' Assistants in 1975. The announcement includes an application form to complete and mail back. Dues for fellows and student members have been increased from $30...
This document prepared and distributed by the American Academy of Physician's Assistants provides a photograph and statement from each candidate running for an office or board seat in 1977. The document profiles 21 candidates. Stephen L. Joyner,...
This memorandum, sent out to several board members of the AASA includes the "Surgical council report on Medicare reimbursement for physician's assistants in surgery" memo originally sent from Godkins to Noel H. McFarlane.
This 1977 pamphlet produced and distributed by the American Association of Surgeon's Assistants describes the organization's aims, services and membership requirements. The AASA was founded in 1973 to provide a forum for peer regulation of career...
This letter from Chris Spivey, Treasurer of the American Association of Surgeon's Assistants, request payment of dues for 1977. Fees are $25 for graduate members and $5 for first year and $10 for second year students.
This newsletter date August 8, 1975 contains news about: (1) Air Force PAs being stationed overseas, (2) date of NBME 1975 Certifying Examination - November 19-21, 1975; (3) awarding of $375 million awarded to US DHEW - some to go toward education...
This APAP newsletter dated March 1975 contains a special tribute to the APAP Board of Directors currently holding office, mentions the opening of a new office for the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistant in Atlanta, GA,...
Berta Bobath, a well respected physical therapist and co-creator of the Bobath method, on a visit to Duke in the 1970s. The Bobath method is a rehabilitation technique that helps patients with injuries to the brain or spinal cord.
Berta Bobath, a well respected physical therapist and co-creator of the Bobath method, during a visit to Duke in the 1970s. The child in the picture is unknown. The Bobath method is a rehabilitation technique that helps patients with injuries to...
Bookplate: Seated Eastern male in ethnic dress in a medallion around which is motto: Labeur est mon desduyt. Below two tapeworms form a holder enclosing a mosquito on a pin.
This 7 July 1978 letter from Ms. Wilson informs Ms. Vanderbilt that her book review submitted to the PA Journal has been accepted for the Fall 1978 issue of the PA Journal. The letter is included in the archives because it contains the PA...
Bookplate: A crowned serpent, curled around a caduceus, decorates the elaborate facade of a "gingerbread" house. Patients ring the respective bells of Dr. Oskar Lerperger, an ophthalmologist, and Dr. Anna Lerperger, a pediatrician.
A tree serves as a caduceus with a serpent wound around the trunk. The branches are hands, one holding a flower, another a globe. At the top is an eye.
National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistant (NCCPA) sent this announcement to prospective examinees in 1975. The announcement describes the examination schedule, eligibility requirements, registration procedures, and a list of...
This is application form that was mailed with the announcement of the 1975 certifying examination to be administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA) in November. An attached return card is used by the...
Charles Wall poses in front of the Duke Medical Center Library as well as nearby construction sites. These photographs were taken in anticipation of him receiving the 40-year service award in 1977. Known by his close associates and friends as...
Charlie Grinstead worked as a parking valet from 1973-1976. He was a fixture in front of Duke Hospital and would have been the first official face of the medical center that patients and visitors saw as they came up the walk. Charlie became ill at...
In his 23 July 1975 letter to Glen Wheeling, President of the Association of Surgeon's Assistants, Tom Godkins, AAPA president, notes that the "Academy has within its membership many surgical assistants" and assures Mr. Wheeling that "the Academy...
Exterior views of the construction of the Seeley G. Mudd building which was designed to house the Duke University Medical Center Library. Photographed by Tony Rumple. View 1.
Exterior views of the construction of the Seeley G. Mudd Building which was designed to house the Duke University Medical Center Library. Photographed by Tony Rumple. View 10.
Exterior views of the construction of the Seeley G. Mudd building which was designed to house the Duke University Medical Center Library. Photographed by Tony Rumple. View 4.
Exterior views of the construction of the Seeley G. Mudd building which was designed to house the Duke University Medical Center Library. Photographed by Tony Rumple. View 8.
Exterior views of the construction of the Seeley G. Mudd building which was designed to house the Duke University Medical Center Library. Photographed by Tony Rumple. View 6.