California and Colombia: 1962-1963, 1994 February 3
Scope and Contents
Hunter temporarily re-located because of the reaction to his support of Medicare (the Rose Garden Affair); was invited by the Rockefeller Foundation and NIH to start a new international medical school program; relocated to California. The program sought to develop American-style medical schools abroad in key areas. Hunter describes the difficulties of implementing the program in Colombia; outlines reasons for its failure. Spring, 1963, Hunter suffered a collapsed lung and underwent surgery. Complications occurred and he was sent to Presbyterian Hospital in New York. Fall, 1963, Hunter, still recovering, returned to U.Va. and stepped down to become Chancellor of Medical Affairs.
Dates
- Creation: 1994 February 3
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 56 Linear Feet
Physical Description
1 master videocassette, 1 preservation DVD
Repository Details
Part of the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library Repository
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
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P.O. Box 800722
Charlottesville Virginia 22908-0722 United States
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