Charles Silverstein and Miho Tanaka

Recorded May 25, 2016 00:00 minutes
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Interview ID: MBY014913

Description

Charles "Chick" Silberstein (82) talks to his colleague, Miho Tanaka (37), about being an Orthopedic Surgeon, being the Team Physician for the Baltimore Orioles for 43 years, his favorite memories as an Orthopedic Surgeon, and how - after many rejections - he was able to work under Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Subject Log / Time Code

- Charles "Chick" Silberstein (CS) talks about how he first got involved with the Orioles as the Orthopedic Surgeon.
- CS remembers his first season with the Orioles and in surgery.
- Miho Tanaka (MT) talks about her role as a woman int he field of orthopedic surgery.
- CS talks about his grueling experiences during spring training.
- CS says that his favorite memory with the Orioles was the 1983 World Series against the phillies.
- CS loved the camaraderie in his role as an orthopedic surgeon for the Orioles.
- CS talks about all his attempts to go to Johns Hopkins in undergrad, medical school, internship, and residency.
- CS would like to be most remembers by the people he helped with developmental issues.
- CS gives MT advice on Orthopedic Surgery: Build strong relationships with patients.
- CS talks about being one of the first doctors to do arthroscopic surgery.

Participants

  • Charles Silverstein
  • Miho Tanaka

Recording Locations

Maryland Institute College of Art