Management by objectives (MBO) is defined and an MBO program adapted for clinic services of a college of podiatric medicine is presented. Major steps with specific examples for goal setting, action planning, self-control, and periodic review are outlined. (Author/MLW)

A program that combines certain attractive features of private practice (closer doctor-patient relationship and financial remuneration) and academic medicine is outlined and its feasibility demonstrated. The program is intended to improve the skills of faculty clinicians and provide additional clinical opportunities for podiatry students. (MSE)