Interview with Michael T. Romano, November 11, 1985
Project: University of Kentucky Medical Center Oral History Project
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In Dr. Michael Romano's (Professor of Department of Community Dentistry and the Department of Restorative Dentistry 1984-unknown, Director of Learning Media 1981-1982) second interview, Dr. Romano discusses the insurmountable challenges to the original philosophic goals of the Medical Center, and the effect that had on the Medical Center's development. He also describes the strategies and perspectives he takes in dealing with students. In addition, Romano discusses systemic challenges to the health care industry and considers the future of the health care industry.Interview Accession
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Academic medical centers Academic medical centers--Kentucky--Lexington Health care issues, costs, and access Health care reform Health facilities--Kentucky--Lexington Hospitals--Economic aspects--United States Hospitals--Employees--Salaries, etc Medicine--Kentucky--Lexington Medicine--study and teaching Physicians--Kentucky--Lexington Physicians--Salaries, etc Romano, Michael T. (Michael Thomas), 1924- Romano, Michael T. (Michael Thomas), 1924- --Interviews University of Kentucky University of Kentucky. Medical Center University of Kentucky. Medical Center--HistoryInterview Rights
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Romano, Michael T. Interview by Richard C. Smoot. 11 Nov. 1985. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Romano, M.T. (1985, November 11). Interview by R. C. Smoot. University of Kentucky Medical Center Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Romano, Michael T., interview by Richard C. Smoot. November 11, 1985, University of Kentucky Medical Center Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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