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Waigandt, Marti; Waigandt, Alex – Journal of Optometric Education, 1985
Controversy over the issue of drug licensure for optometrists is discussed. A study to analyze optometrists in terms of academic qualifications as compared to clinicians currently licensed to use pharmaceuticals is described. (MLW)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Certification, Comparative Analysis, Dental Schools

Heiberger, Michael H. – Optometric Education, 1997
Explores cost implications of residency programs within the Veterans Administration health care system, particularly the costs and benefits of residencies in family medicine, osteopathic medicine, and general dentistry, because they resemble optometric residencies most closely. Costs of an existing vision therapy residency are examined, and…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Experience, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness

Weaver, Richard D.; Wood, Douglas – Optometric Education, 1996
Educators in dentistry and osteopathy discuss efforts within their fields to diversify clinical education. Dental school changes focus on curriculum reform, closer education-care delivery relationship, patient centeredness, comprehensive care experiences, and patient care as a distinct mission of dental education. Efforts in osteopathy emphasize…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Change Strategies, Clinical Experience, Clinical Teaching (Health Professions)

Brown, George H. – 1978
Changes in the percentage representation of women among recipients of first professional degrees are examined between the academic years 1970-71 and 1975-76. The data were collected through the annual Survey of Degrees and Other Formal Awards Conferred. A first professional degree is one that "signifies completion of the academic requirements for…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Comparative Analysis, Degrees (Academic), Dentistry
Texas Coll. and Univ. System, Austin. Coordinating Board. – 1979
A determination was made of how graduates of Texas professional education programs perform on licensure examinations in comparison with their counterparts in other states. Test scores of Texas graduates were compared with national norms and averages in other states, when available, as well as with scores of graduates of out-of-state programs who…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Architecture, Certification