Lists federal legislation since 1969 regarding toxic substances and describes a sample curriculum for a B.S. degree in toxicology at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. (CS)

At its inception the Health Professions Capitation Grant program was intended to be an incentive program for various health professions schools, dental schools among them, to increase the output of peoplepower. Developments and legislative actions that led to the termination of the capitation program are reviewed. (Author/MLW)

Federal policies and contracts relating to Area Health Education Centers are examined. The evolution of federal programs in the health field is traced, including a discussion of the Carnegie Commission's special reports, the Comprehensive Health Manpower Training Act of 1971, and subsequent amendments to the Act. A detailed outline of the…