In the year 2001, the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka successfully appealed to change the method of determining the cut-off scores for university admissions from raw scores to standardized z-scores. This standardization allegedly eliminated the discrepancy caused due to the assumption of equal difficulty levels across all subjects. This…

Trends in podiatric medical education are discussed, including accredited and approved programs, college enrollments, women student enrollment, ethnic minority enrollment, states providing the largest numbers of first-year students, residency education in podiatric medicine, tuition, and financial aid. (MLW)

Data on graduate medical education in Europe are tabulated in this report from the World Health Organization. The information was collected from a short questionnaire distributed in 1976 to countries of the European region using the English language, and in 1977 to those countries using French and Russian. The countries surveyed include: Algeria,…

This statistical report, one of a series published every 3 years since 1975, consists of distribution data regarding medical college faculty by sex, ethnicity, degree, department, academic rank, age, tenure status, and year of first faculty appointment. It is organized into three sections, of which the second two constitute the bulk of the…

This publication provides statistical data concerning the distribution of approximately 85 percent of all active full-time U.S. medical school faculty, as reported by the schools themselves. Tables and figures present data concerning the overall faculty distribution by sex, ethnicity, rank, degree, and age. In addition, rank and degree…

Enrollment and financial trends in Southern medical schools are examined and comparisons are made to national trends. Statistical tables and supporting text cover trends and current status of undergraduate (preparation for the M.D. degree) and graduate (training of resident physicians) medical education enrollment, graduation, and financing.…

The medical practice setting preferences, in terms of demography, of 1978 U.S. medical school graduates are reported along with their career plans and other individual characteristics. Characteristics of graduates preferring inner city, small city and town/rural settings are highlighted. (JMD)

Information is reported on state funds in support of public and private medical schools for the 1978-79 school year. The figures on public schools include breakdowns by state, distinguishing between funds provided directly to medical schools and funds provided through parent universities. (JMD)

Statistical information regarding applicants for the 1978-79 first-year medical school class are reported. The data include numbers of applicants, numbers accepted, men and women applicants, minority applicants and acceptees, and scores on the New Medical College Admission Test and acceptance status for selected subpopulations of the applicant…

Results of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for 1980 are reported. The data include positions offered and filled by medical specialty and type of applicant. Applicant types are classified as U.S. students, North American graduates, and foreign graduates. Comparisons are made with the NRMP results for 1979. (JMD)

Data on the 1979-80 enrollment in United States medical schools provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges are presented. Female medical student enrollment increased and figures do not support the notion that underrepresented minorities have been adversely affected by the Bakke decision. (MLW)

A study of medical students' pre-medical-school and graduation specialty preferences examined sex differences in selection of pediatrics at both points and changes from preference for pediatrics. Half those abandoning early preference for pediatrics stayed within primary care. More shifted from family practice to pediatrics than kept their…

The Association of American Medical Colleges collects data on financial aid through the Liaison Committee on Medical Education annual questionnaire from its member medical schools. A summary and analysis of 1984-85 data are provided. (MLW)

This report includes detailed statistical tables concerning minorities attending medical school with emphasis on the underrepresented minorities (URM) consisting of Mexican Americans, mainland Puerto Ricans, American Indians, and Blacks. The report covers the following topics: medical school applicants, medical school acceptances, new entrants,…

Results of a survey assessing changing patterns of veterinary manpower distribution and supply are reported and analyzed. Data are given on job application and employment patterns, preferences, and geographic location. Income levels, geographic mobility, and type of employment are also reported. (MSE)