Why I became an occupational physician …

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Robert Willcox

Why I became an occupational physician… briefly explores the reasons and influences behind Robert Willcox’s decision to pursue a career in occupational medicine. It takes us through his balance of a dual career in occupational medicine and theatre, and an interesting study with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

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Jerry Beach

Why I became an occupational physician … briefly explores the reasons and influences behind Jerry Beach’s decision to pursue a career in occupational medicine. It takes us through his visit to a silica and glass manufacturer as a medical student, interest in machinery, and work under David Hendrick.


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Giuliano Franco

Why I became an occupational physician … briefly explores the reasons and influences behind Giuliano Franco’s decision to pursue a career in occupational medicine. It takes us through his work under Professor Salvatore Maugeri and involvement in the foundation of the Institute of Research and Care.


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Henry N. Goodall

Why I became an occupational physician … briefly explores the reasons and influences behind Henry N. Goodall’s decision to pursue a career in occupational medicine. It takes us through his beginnings in general practice and A&E, move to Ford Motor Company and Atos Healthcare, and training under Ewan Macdonald and Monty Brill.


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Ira Madan

Why I became an occupational physician … briefly explores the reasons and influences behind Ira Madan’s decision to pursue a career in occupational medicine. It takes us through her interest in occupational medicine after an inspirational lecture, and what she enjoys about her specialty.


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W. Glass

Why I became an occupational physician … briefly explores the reasons and influences behind W. Glass’s decision to pursue a career in occupational medicine. It takes us through his first occupational medicine job as a ship’s doctor, arrival in London from New Zealand, and studies at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.


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Simon E. Asogwa

Why I became an occupational physician … briefly explores the reasons and influences behind Simon E. Asogwa’s decision to pursue a career in occupational medicine. It takes us through his initial interest in medical jurisprudence, studies at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and return to Nigeria.


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Hans Engel

Why I became an occupational physician … briefly explores the reasons and influences behind H. Engel’s decision to pursue a career in occupational medicine. It takes us through his move from Nazi Germany to a British Medical School, service in the Armed Forces, and later move to industrial medicine.


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Monty Brill

Why I became an occupational physician … briefly explores the reasons and influences behind Monty Brill’s decision to pursue a career in occupational medicine. It takes us through his undergraduate days at Glasgow in the early 1950s, move to become a GP in London, and how his later post at an engineering company sparked an interest in occupational health.


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Ralph Ashton

Why I became an occupational physician … briefly explores the reasons and influences behind Ralph Aston’s decision to pursue a career in occupational medicine. It takes us through fifty years of his career as he ascends the ranks of ‘industrial medicine’ through changing motivations and the odd bit of advice.


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Ann Fingret

Why I became an occupational physician … briefly explores the reasons and influences behind Ann Fingret’s decision to pursue a career in occupational medicine. It takes us through how she met her colleague, Doreen Miller, causing an occupational turning point in her life.


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