Medical residency programs that offer student support groups and have taken other steps in support of residents' adjustment are reviewed. Options for program development that are flexible and convenient and offer psychological and social support are suggested for programs not already offering them. (MSE)

A survey is reported that was undertaken by the Association for Medical School Pharmacology to assess the status of developing clinical pharmacology programs in medical schools in the United States and Canada and to determine why some schools have been unable to mount such programs. Survey questions are included. (Author/JMD)