Lehigh University and the Medical College of Pennsylvania admit selected high school graduates directly to medical school. Students spend two years completing premedical basic sciences, humanities, and social sciences and receive science credit for medical school courses, graduating with a BA after four years and an MD after six. (Editor/JT)

As part of the required Introduction to Clinical Sciences course, second-year students at Georgetown University School of Medicine attend three one-hour lectures on dentistry: restorative dentistry, oral surgery, and various diseases. Contents of the lectures are summarized here. (JT)

It is suggested that, although family practice generally has no subspecialties, such subspecialization need not cause a major distortion in the traditional role of the family physician. Data gathered from profiles of two "model" practices support the thesis. (LBH)

Using a sample of graduate students at the Yale Health Plan, this paper reports on the costs and the medical findings of providing annual physical examinations in university health delivery systems. The role of alternative forms of health education are discussed, as well as recommendations for the continued efficacy of the annual physical…

Describes an experimental system which uses pictorial representation for labeling prescribed medicines in the United Kingdom. Since the pictorial approach breaks the language barrier, the labels should present no problems either to illiterates or minority groups who have difficulty in understanding English. (JEG)

Liaison between departments and disciplines has been achieved at the University of Minnesota, where the teaching of the basics of psychiatry relating to medical practice has been the responsibility of the faculty of the Department of Medicine. Benefits to staff and residents are discussed. (LBH)

Describes the role of chemists in the eradication of tuberculosis. (CP)

A discussion of some of the difficulties and procedures in translating classical quotations occurring in a modern text. Some of the topics covered are: use of published translations, transliteration from ancient Greek, and non-classical idioms such as medieval and botanical Latin. (AMH)

Discusses the importance of and need for genetics education for both medical professionals and the public. The nature nurture controversy is included in terms of environmental conditions causing the expression of certain genetic predispositions. (MA)

Artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, artificial placentas, and cloning are examined from a ethical viewpoint. The moral, social, and legal implications of reproductive engineering are considered important to biology as well as medicine. The author suggests that these ethical issues should be included in the biology curriculum and lists…

Defensive medicine (the use of diagnostic and end-treatment measures explicitly for the purposes of averting malpractice suits) is frequently cited as one of the least desirable effects of the current rise in medical litigation. It is claimed that defensive medicine is responsible for the rising cost of health care and the exposure of patients to…

The influence of new medical instruments is large but not always easy to interpret. However, this author attempts to do just that. Included topics are: general trends, computers, economic considerations, and regulatory constraints. (BB)

This is a review of the relationship of neurochemistry to behavior. Most of the common neurotransmitters and neuromodulators are introduced. Special emphasis is given to the involvement of neurochemistry in mental disorders. (BB)

This is a review of the pharmacological treatment of mental illnesses. Included topics are: schizophrenia, depression, mania, antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants, lithium, and ethics. (BB)

Self-assessment inventories set a proper tone for the adult learning process not only because the impetus for learning resides in the individual but also because there is immediate feedback. Implications for continuing education in veterinary medicine are discussed briefly. (Author/LBH)