Identifies problematic aspects of physician-educator interactions as well as ways to minimize such difficulties and facilitate professional interactions between physicians and educators. (JOW)

Elements of a program development model are discussed, including change requirements, maintenance requirements, and development of a problem-solving management plan (identify problems based on needs, determine solution requirements and identify solution alternatives, select solution strategies from among alternatives, implement solution…

The author surveyed five continuing education or inservice agencies, ranging from postsecondary institutions to clinical facilities, providing educational opportunities to health care providers. She identified their problems in planning, implementation, and evaluation. Differences were assumed to be a matter of priority, not problem types. (CH)

This article provides an overview of the inception, development, and evaluation process of a program developed to enhance the educational opportunities provided by the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College to those over 55. (JOW)