William F. Bergen D.O. was born in Far Rockaway, New York in 1932. He received his B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Detroit in 1953 and graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1959. After interning at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine, in 1961, Dr. Bergen opened his practice in Kennebunk, Maine where he would practice for 30 years. Dr. Bergen was an attending staff physician at Brighton Medical Center in Portland, Maine and served as a State Medical Examiner from 1975 to 1991. In 1991, Dr. Bergen moved to Alaska for 5 years providing medical care to the underserved community of the Kuskokwim Delta and the Yup’ik people. Upon his return in 1996, Dr. Bergen began practicing at the Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle, Maine. As Secretary and Trustee of the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine and an active member of the osteopathic profession, Dr. Bergen was instrumental in the creation of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Brochure, UNECOM Summer Programs, 1981
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brochure outlining the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Summer Programs along with local information.
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Correspondence, J. Jerry Rodos, D.O. to William Bergen, D.O., 1981 May 11
J. Jerry Rodos D.O.
Letter from J. Jerry Rodos, D.O., Dean of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine to William Bergen regarding his appointment as Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine.
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Brochure, New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Seminar, Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions, 1979 April 28
New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brochure for New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Seminar, Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions taking place April 28, 1979.
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CME Seminar, Drug Interaction Flyer, 1979
New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Flyer advertising a Continuing Medical Education Seminar entitled "Drug Interaction" on April 28, 1979.
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Correspondence, William B. Strong, D.O. to William Bergen, D.O., 1978 May 30
William B. Strong D.O.
Letter from the Dean of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, William B. Strong, D.O. to William Bergen, D.O. thanking him for agreeing to teach Neurology.
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D.O. Physician Distribution in Maine, 1978
New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine
Report by NEFOM detailing the number and specialties of osteopaths practicing in Maine in the late 1970s.
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Saint Francis College Board of Trustees, 1977 February 22
Saint Francis College, Biddeford, Maine
List of Saint Francis College Board of Trustees.
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Correspondence, Paul Star, Dean of Student Life to William Bergen, D.O., 1976 August 10
Paul Star
Letter from Paul Star, Dean of Students to William Bergen, with the contract for the College physician position for the 1976-77 academic year.
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Draft, A New Medical Resource for New England . . . The New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
New England College of Osteopathic Medicine fundraising report soliciting donations for the college. The report details the history and development of the college, the curriculum and structure of the college.
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A New Medical Resource for New England . . . The New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1976
New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine
Development brochure created by the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine and the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine soliciting donations for the development of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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College Physician Agreement, 1975 October 22
Saint Francis College, Biddeford, Maine
Agreement sent to William Bergen, D.O. for the position of College Physician for the 1975-1976 Academic year.
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President's Report, 1975 October 15
Osteopathic Hospital of Maine
The Annual Report by the president of the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine includes information on support for the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, hospital statistics, and by-law revisions.
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New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Curriculum Brochure, 1975 July
New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine
Brochure outlines the proposed osteopathic medical curriculum for the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Report on the Visitation to the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine and Saint Francis College Biddeford, Maine, 1975 May 28
Phillip E. Greenman D.O. and American Osteopathic Association, Bureau of Professional Education
The Report on the Visitation to the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine and Saint Francis College Biddeford, Maine details the visit by Philip E. Greenman, D.O., Chairman Bureau of Professional Development, AOA. Dr. Greenman describes the current status of the creation of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine including facilities, curriculum and accreditation.
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Memorandum of Agreement between NEFOM and St. Francis College, 1975 May 8
Saint Francis College, Biddeford, Maine and New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine
On May 8, 1975 the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine (NEFOM) and Saint Francis College signed a Memorandum of Agreement creating the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, which would become the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and an undergraduate college which would become the University of New England.
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New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine Report of Sub-Committee, 1975 April 24
J. Jerry Rodos D.O.
Report of a meeting with Dr. Loring Thompson, Vice President for Development of Northeastern University regarding impediments to the creation of an Osteopathic medical school at Northeastern University.
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Questions of Concern to the New England Foundation of [sic] Osteopathic Medicine Board of Directors Committee and St. Francis College, 1975 April 9
Saint Francis College, Biddeford, Maine
A list of 16 questions or issues facing the creation of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Report of Committee on St. Francis College, 1975 April 8
New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine
Report of the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine Committee on St. Francis College on a meeting held with St. Francis representatives. At this meeting the committee recommended the signing of a commitment with St. Francis College to create the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Correspondence, Richard Spavins, Executive Director, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine to J. Kenneth Cummiskey, President, New England College, 1975 April 3
Richard F. Spavins D.O.
Letter from Richard F. Spavins, Executive Director, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine to J. Kenneth Cummiskey, President, New England College indicating that NEFOM would be pursuing a New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine.
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Academic Program and Plan for the Creation of a Special Institution of Higher Education Prepared at Saint Francis College
Saint Francis College, Biddeford, Maine
The report outlines the design of the new college created by the agreement between St. Francis College and the New England Foundation of Osteopathic Medicine. The report includes sections on the structure of the college, degrees granted, management, faculty, facilities and finances.
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News Release, Saint Francis College Presidency Announced, 1975 April
Saint Francis College, Biddeford, Maine
News release announcing the unanimous election by the Board of Trustees of Jack Ketchum as College President.
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Correspondence, Donald J. MacIntyre, Acting President, Saint Francis College to Richard F. Spavins, Executive Director, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine, 1975 March 27
Donald J. MacIntyre
Letter from Donald J. MacIntyre, Acting President, Saint Francis College to Richard F. Spavins, D.O., Executive Director, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine expressing interest in discussing the creation of an Osteopathic College at St. Francis College.
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Correspondence, J. Kenneth Cummiskey, President, New England College to Richard F. Spavins, Executive Director, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine, 1975 March 26
J. Kenneth Cummiskey
Letter from J. Kenneth Cummiskey, President, New England College to Richard Spavins, D.O., Executive Director, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine expressing New England College's interest in being the site of the future New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Correspondence, Robert R. Brown, D.O. to Asa S. Knowles, President, Northeastern University, 1975 March 6
Robert Russell Brown D.O.
Letter from Robert Russell Brown, D.O., Chairman of the Board of Directors, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine to Asa S. Knowles, President, Northeastern University relating that the NEFOM board voted not pursue a feasibility study and that they would be reviewing other possible sites for the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Proposal for "X" University, 1975 February 21
David A. DeTurk
The Proposal for "X" University identifies the basic elements, identifies potential interrelationships and evaluates the feasibility of a new academic structure and program.