The leadership styles and effectiveness of residents in a community hospital were studied as part of a leadership training seminar. Styles that emphasized relationships with co-workers (encouraging and coaching) predominated over low relationship-oriented styles (delegating and structuring). (Author/MLW)

Provides 11 teaching guidelines for presentation of sociological material to medical students and addresses the problems of dense scheduling and competition for time in a medical school curriculum. Considers career implications for sociologists in this setting as well as resources available. (NL)

The impact of pediatric residents on total patient charges generated in the outpatient pediatric practice of a university hospital was evaluated. Average charges for visits to residents were greater than for visits to faculty pediatricians. The difference was attributable to the higher number of hospital laboratory tests ordered by residents.…

Attending faculty members completed a rating scale at the end of each clinical rotation in a general pediatrics residency training program. The rating scale items assessed medical knowledge, interpersonal and professional relationships, and attitudes toward education. Interrater agreement is reported. (Author/MLW)

Legal liability of medical students and residents can have significant consequences for clinical faculty members, the health care facility, and the educational institution. Issues and significant court cases related to the liability of students and residents in the health care setting are examined. (Author/MLW)

A survey found volunteer faculty members were generally satisfied with their role in medical education, despite problems involving respect and responsibility when working with academic colleagues. Recognition of and indifference to problems are discussed in relation to the erosion of the utilization and authority of volunteer faculty members.…

A national survey of postdoctoral endodontic students on the perceived educational needs of dental faculty indicated that most endodontic students possess very little formal educational training, they perceive a strong need for it, and that they desire more training in evaluation/testing methods. (MLW)

Examines historical and recent trends in the proportions of women accepted into medical school, women residents and specialists, women who are medical school faculty, and women who are medical school department chairs and deans. Compares the progress of men and women faculty. (LZ)

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 workshop provided graduate medical students and faculty with 30 minutes of instruction and 90 minutes of online experience in formulating and conducting MEDLINE database searches. In subsequent months, many participants conducted searches in increasing numbers and with increasing efficiency, and more indicated intentions of using searching…

Problems created by noninternal medicine residents rotating on internal medicine services, development of a curriculum which would adequately prepare residents for practice, and recruitment of more competent house officers are discussed. Strategies for improving teaching in the ambulatory environment are suggested. (MLW)

A survey of attitudes toward cancer held by faculty and house staff physicians in a teaching hospital is described. Data indicate significant differences between the perceptions of faculty and house staff members as to their counterpart's approach to cancer. Improved interpersonal communication is suggested for improving cancer education.…

A comprehensive program evaluation designed to encourage active participation by the faculty, residents, and staff members involved in a residency program in primary care pediatrics is described. The evaluation was based on an approach in which continual review of instructional objectives and learning experiences ensured continual monitoring of…

Differences in ratings by faculty members and first-, second-, and third-year residents on measures of occupational stress, personal strain, and availability of coping resources were examined. The findings suggest that residency education interferes with first-year residents' abilities to cope and places their physical well-being at risk.…

Chief medical residents surveyed distributed their time among administrative, teaching, patient care, and research activities. Overall satisfaction was significantly negatively correlated with percentage of time spent performing administrative tasks. Recommendations for improved time and talent utilization are presented. (Author/MLW)