Summary data from the annual questionnaire sent to chairpersons of physiology departments are provided on a sample questionnaire. Data of faculty salaries (presented in 12 bar graphs) and departmental budgets/space (presented in table format) are also provided. (JN)

In a study of faculty and peer attitudes toward pregnant residents, all had somewhat favorable attitudes. However, men were significantly more negative than women on the whole, perceived the medical environment as more hostile toward them, and viewed balancing career and family more negatively. (MSE)

The abilities of third- and fourth-year students and physicians to solve problems requiring review of current literature were compared with the information-seeking procedures of the three groups. The subjects were given a patient care question to answer, and logs were maintained to document their information-seeking processes. (Author/MLW)

Presents a statistical analysis of the 1980 Association of Chairmen of Departments of Physiology, on which 94 medical and 4 non-medical physiology departments responded. (CS)

The impact of the 1980s on dental practitioners, dental schools, and those needing dental care, particularly the poor, is described. Economic forecasts and opinion polls are discussed in the belief that deans of dental schools can move to significantly limit the deleterious effects of this period. (MLW)

Full-time women pharmacy faculty members in 71 colleges were surveyed regarding their career choice, personal and professional characteristics, sex discrimination, career satisfaction, and whether they are perceived as role models for women students. Overall, they did not believe they were discriminated against and were satisfied with their…

Suggestions for improved course management include: (1) up-to-date syllabus, (2) course objectives and teacher expectations communicated in syllabus, (3) written weighted requirements for course, (4) written expectations in regard to papers and projects, (5) discussion of student responsibility, (6) clarification of grading criteria, (7) state…

An optometric clinical education workshop conducted by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry for clinical administrators and faculty is reported. Major issues were: clinical education objectives; nature and setting of clinical experience; methods, techniques and responsibilities of clinical instruction; and evaluation of student…

The American Association of Dental Schools' guidelines for curriculum design explain the scope of forensic dentistry and interrelationships with other fields, give an overview of the curriculum, and outline suggested primary educational goals, prerequisites, core content, specific behavioral objectives, sequencing, faculty and facility…

All 378 family practice and 420 internal medicine training programs in the United States were surveyed to determine how well geriatrics has been integrated into residency programs. Results indicated geriatric training integration is not universal, largely because of shortages of faculty and clinical training sites. (Author/GLR)

A 1986-1987 survey of the physiology curricula in U.S. medical schools revealed that physiology departments must give a high priority to reorganizing and revitalizing teaching. There is a need to reevaluate course content, decide the fate of the student laboratory, and develop new, innovative teaching techniques. (Author/MLW)

Major issues in medical school faculty promotion are examined, drawing on experience at Johns Hopkins University (Maryland). It is stressed that the promotions process is not simple or mechanistic and is aided by institutional memory and by the committee's knowledge of contributions made by leaders elsewhere. (Author/MSE)

Faculty and administrators of 22 medical schools were interviewed for their insights into development of an approach to health care and medical education that integrates psychosocial and biomedical perspectives. Results suggest medical curricula should address development of physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and skills in relationships with both…

The Attitudes toward Clinical Evaluation scales were developed to measure medical faculty attitudes toward clinical evaluation of medical students. Factor analysis of the items yielded two subscales (quality of evaluation procedures and content of departmental evaluations) which exhibited internal consistency and stability. Faculty demographics…

Demonstrates how tutors within a problem-based curriculum can be evaluated and provided with adequate feedback about their performance to improve their behavior. Focuses on plans for action that could be undertaken with regard to aspects of a faculty development program. (LZ)