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 decline in numbers of physician-scientists is seen as having broad implications not only for the quality of clinical research but also for the quality of the clinical education future medical students will receive. Recommendations are based on a survey of research opportunities presently offered by schools. (Author/MLW)

This handbook provides a framework to assist program directors and other administrators as they discuss questions men and women in premedical and medical schools face with respect to: (1) parenting issues; (2) practical and policy-related questions about becoming parents; and (3) whether it is possible to be both a devoted and effective…

This publication consists solely of statistical data with respect to women in medicine. Seven tables and three figures are presented. The tables are organized as follows: (1) Women Applicants, Enrollees and Graduates, Selected Years 1949-50 through 1990-91; (2) Comparative Acceptance Data for Men and Women Applicants, 1973-74 through 1990-91; (3)…

This publication consists solely of statistical data about women in medicine. Eight tables and three figures are presented. The tables are organized as follows: (1) Women Applicants, Enrollees and Graduates--Selected Years 1949-50 through 1991-92; (2) Comparative Acceptance Data for Men and Women Applicants 1973-74 through 1990-91; (3) Acceptance…

An Association of American Medical Colleges working group on student professional ethics suggests improving (1) admission criteria; (2) the medical school learning climate, including consideration of cultural diversity; and (3) communication of expectations to students. An AAMC initiative for instruction, instructional material development, and…

This document consists of an interpretive overview and statistical data about women in medicine. Nine tables and three figures are presented. The tables are organized as follows: (1) Women Applicants, Enrollees and Graduates--Selected Years, 1949-50 through 1993-94; (2) Comparative Acceptance Data for Men and Women Applicants, 1974-75 through…

This guide compiles information reported by medical schools on their efforts to help students develop a sound code of professional ethics. The introduction opens with background information on an Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) 1992 survey of medical schools and on why it is imperative that schools assist medical students' ethical…