Gerald Dodd MD, Oral History Interview, December 13, 2001
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Description
Major Topics Covered:
- Medical education and training overview
- Military Service - Korean War
- Insights into the early days of diagnostic radiology
- Joining the MD Anderson Cancer Center
Identifier
DoddG_02_20011213
Publication Date
12-13-2001
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Topics Covered
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas System. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute at Houston, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute
Subject Headings
Dodd, Gerald., 1922-; University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center -- history; University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Division of Radiotherapy; Neoplasms -- radiotherapy; Neoplasms – diagnosis; Hospitals, Special; Radiation Oncology; Radiology Department, Hospital; Houston(Tex.}; ;Oral History; Interviews
Disciplines
History of Science, Technology, and Medicine | Oncology | Oral History
Recommended Citation
Gerald, Dodd D. J, MD, "Gerald Dodd MD, Oral History Interview, December 13, 2001" (2001). Interview Sessions. 235.
https://openworks.mdanderson.org/mchv_interviewsessions/235
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About the Interview
Biographical Note:
Gerald D. Dodd, Jr., MD, is originally from Oakland, New Jersey. He received an AB from Lafayette College and his MD from the Jefferson Medical College in 1947. Dr. Dodd did his internship at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital and his residency in radiology at Jefferson Medical College. After completing his residency, he served in the U.S. Air Force for two years as a radiologist. Dr. Dodd then joined Jefferson Medical College in 1952, where he practiced diagnostic radiology. Dr. Dodd came to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, in 1955 and served as the head of the section of Diagnostic Radiology. In 1961, he returned to his alma mater, Jefferson Medical College, as the director of the residency program and head of the gastrointestinal radiology section. In 1961, Dr. Dodd rejoined MD Anderson as the chair of its new Department of Diagnostic Radiology, as well as the director of the first radiology residency program in Houston.
Dr. Dodd has held numerous leadership positions in the American Cancer Society, the American College of Radiology, the American Board of Radiology, the Texas Radiological Society, as well as several other prominent medical radiology organizations. He held the Robert D. Moreton Chair in Diagnostic Radiology at MD Anderson and was honored by several national radiological organizations for his accomplishments in the field. Dr. Dodd currently holds the position of Professor Emeritus in the MD Anderson Department of Diagnostic Radiology.
Abstract:
Dr. Gerald Dodd's interview begins with an overview of his medical education and training, including stories about his medical service in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Dr. Dodd's comments about his training provide insight into the early days of diagnostic radiology. He also discusses his first encounters with Dr. Gilbert Fletcher which led to his decision to join MD Anderson.