Volume 3
Dr. Roland P. Sharp, First President, WV School of Osteopathic
Medicine
Roland P. Sharp was born at Frost in
Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The grandson of a country doctor, his
early years were spent in the one-room schools, where he later taught to earn
the money to go to medical school. Dr. Sharp practiced medicine in
Mullens, WV, before returning to his homeplace and opening his practice in
Green Bank. As a founding member of theWest Virginia School of
Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, he served as the school’s first
President. He is now retired and lives on the family farm in Frost.
Part
1 Early Years (2:55)
Part
2 One-Room School (2:00)
Part
3 Walking To School (2:49)
Part 4 Medical School (4.59)
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