The Academic Medical Center and the World of Commerce and Industry.

Cooper, John A. D.

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ERIC Number: EJ259869

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Publication Date: 1982-Jan

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The Academic Medical Center and the World of Commerce and Industry.

Cooper, John A. D.

Journal of Medical Education, v57 n1 p25-27 Jan 1982

The evolution of medical schools from simple educational institutions into complex academic medical centers with greatly extended and expanded activities in teaching, biomedical and behavioral research, and medical services is discussed. Medical schools are examined as commercial high technology enterprises with only incidental education and training. (MLW)

Descriptors: Educational Change, Higher Education, Industry, Medical Education, Medical Research, Medical Schools, School Business Relationship, Teaching Hospitals, Technological Advancement

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Language: English

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