The Baylor College of Medicine SBIRT Medical Residency Training Program is a multilevel project that trains residents and faculty in evidenced-based screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) methods for alcohol and substance use problems. This paper describes the training program and provides initial evaluation after the…

Alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) is recommended for all primary care patients but is underutilized. This project trained 111 residents and faculty in 8 family medicine residencies to conduct SBI and implement SBI protocols in residency clinics, then assessed changes in self-reported importance and confidence in performing SBI and…

A study of family physicians graduating from Texas residency programs between 1979 and 1987 analyzed patterns of practice location and their relationship to residency location, focusing on size of practice community and distance from the residency program. It is concluded that state policy has effectively distributed physicians in the state. (MSE)

The 1978 annual report of the Coordinating Board of the Texas College and University System is presented. The Board's major accomplishments in 1978 included the development of enrollment projections for the next decade, adoption of faculty workload guidelines, and implementation of a family practice residency program. The contents of the report…