Robert H. Ossify Biographical File
Abstract
Includes photographs, newspaper articles.
Dates
- Creation: 1947
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Biographical / Historical
Most known for being the first Maness Professor and chair of Otolaryngology and for his role in founding the Vanderbilt Voice Center in 1991, Ossoff has held an array of positions since he joined Vanderbilt’s faculty in July 1986, including the first director for the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, associate vice chancellor for Health Affairs, chief of staff for Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital, assistant vice chancellor of Compliance and Corporate Integrity and executive medical director for the Vanderbilt Voice Center. He was also highly involved with the creation of the Free Electron Laser Center at Vanderbilt University, bringing with him knowledge he gained during his residency and faculty appointment at Northwestern University in Chicago.
Source:https://news.vumc.org/2018/12/19/ossoff-leaves-lasting-legacy-of-caring-dedication/
Full Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Topical
- Title
- Robert H. Ossify Biographical File
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- History of Medicine Collections Staff
- Date
- 2024-04-16
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the VUMC Historical Images and Biographies Repository
Eskind Biomedical Library
2209 Garland Ave.
Nashville TN 37232
historyofmedicine@vanderbilt.edu
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