Washington University School of Medicine Oral Histories
William D. Owens Oral History
Interviewer
Robert K. Stoelting, MD
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Summary
William D. Owens was interviewed by Robert K. Stoelting in 2006 for approximately 37 minutes.
Scope and Content
Owens discusses his career as an anesthesiologist, his work with national medical organizations such as the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and changes in the relationship between anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists.
Biographical Information: Interviewee
William Don Owens earned his MD from the University of Michigan in 1965. Following a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy in anesthesiology, he trained in anesthesiology at Massachusetts General Hospital before serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Owens came to Washington University in 1973. He became full professor in 1981, and he served as chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology from 1982-1992. During this period, he was also anesthesiologist-in-chief for Barnes's and Children's Hospital. In 1998, Owens served as president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). He became emeritus professor at Washington University in 2004.
Biographical Information: Interviewer
Robert K. Stoelting, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1964 and joined the faculty in in 1970. He later became chairman of the Department of Anesthesia.
Interview Date
2006-07-20
Collection Identifier
OH091
Length
Approximately 37 minutes.
Restrictions
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Recommended Citation
William D. Owens Oral History, OH091, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.
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