Interview with Paige C. Woodham

Interviewer

Jackson Branch

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Abstract

This interview was conducted by Jackson Branch with Paige C. Woodham as part of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History. Dr. Woodham shares her experiences as a medical professional amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the evolution of the medical field due to the pandemic, notably the lab environment. She also notes the overall challenges and triumphs that both healthcare workers and patients endured amid the pandemic. Notable topics of conversation include COVID-19 testing and protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE), medical personnel shortages, and the pathology field.

Paige Cribb Woodham, MD, is a cytopathology specialist practicing in Charleston, S.C. Dr. Woodham earned her M.D. degree from The University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2016 and completed her residency at the Medical University of South Carolina (M-USC).

Spearheaded by Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, an Assistant Professor of History & African American Studies at Winthrop University, Project 2020 is best summarized in her words: “The goal was to conduct interviews that explored the various ways in which Americans were experiencing and being impacted by the various watershed moments that emerged during 2020 (the global pandemic, social unrest, financial challenges, issues with healthcare, etc.).”

Publication Date

10-25-2020

Unique Identifier

OH 775

Format

MP4

Length

00:18:38

Restrictions

This interview is open for use.

Keywords

COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020, Vaccination, Healthcare Worker, Pathology, COVID-19 Testing

Interview with Paige C. Woodham

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