The firmly entrenched attitudes, standards and behavior of academic medicine will require substantial realignment if medical education is to participate effectively in hospital maintenance organizations (HMOs). (Author)

Faculty productivity as measured by publication for the Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine was computed and compared to that of Ph.D.'s in laboratories stressing scientific publication, as reported in previous research. A similar bimodal productivity by age was found for clinical faculty in the medical school setting. (JT)

The development of a program designed to improve the teaching effectiveness of faculty members of a new Introductory Psychopathology course at the University of Washington School of Medicine is described. The lecture observation schedule developed was used to assist faculty in self-improvement. A literature review is included. (Editor/JT)

Based on a paper delivered at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 1969. (IR)

Programs of human resource management should be developed for academic medicine but will arrive only when faculty perceive the need and when it is linked to the reward system. Medical teaching evaluation is relatively new and there is little continuing research, and faculty must actively seek out the available materials. (Author/MSE)

Five studies of the validity of student ratings of teaching are evaluated and one used as a model for further inquiry with the conclusion that they can provide useful information relevant to the improvement of instruction if methods of data collection and analysis are improved. An improvement plan is outlined. (Editor/JT)

The use of nurses or other health workers to assess residents' humanistic behavior is discussed. Since nurses and other paramedical staff members observe residents interacting with their patients, these professionals may be a valuable but underused resource in the evaluation of physicians' humanistic qualities. (MLW)

A comprehensive program to evaluate and improve a medical school's instruction is described. The system integrates quantitative measures of teaching, descriptive documentation, and qualitative judgments on the full spectrum of medical instruction. Results of two studies showing instructional improvement and academic promotions as a result of the…

Work Study program designed to introduce high school and college students to career opportunities in the health professions. (Editor)

Medical schools need to stress programs specifically concerned with interesting physicians involved in new plans for the health services. (IR)

The faculty of the human behavior course at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, when evaluated by their students, received high ratings. It is hypothesized that the success of these teachers comes from their ability to create an atmosphere that encourages student participation in discussion groups regardless of topic. (MLW)

The results of two studies of medical school teaching evaluation methods, conducted eight years apart, are compared. The studies focused on policy, practice, and interpretation of student ratings. (MSE)

A summary of what is generally thought to be taught well in internal medicine and what is taught less effectively is presented. The roles of medical students are considered in that context. Teaching contributions, evaluation of teaching, problems on clerkships, and opportunities for change are discussed. (MLW)

When asked what activities contributed most to promotion to higher academic rank, faculty in a large midwestern medical school perceived research as the single most important activity. Department chairmen, however, included teaching, patient care, and administration/service as well. Clearly stated promotion criteria are recommended. (MSE)

To understand better the role of faculty development in training family medicine researchers, the characteristics of productive researchers, their training, and their work environment were examined. Areas reviewed were faculty development and evaluation, career development, professional socialization, organizational development, and faculty…