A subcommittee on terminology was formed to communicate with national groups of health educators, administrators, and clinicians to (a) identify terms which appear to be misused by "others," and (b) attempt to reach a consensus on logical and accurate meanings of key terms used in communicating about health careers education. Presented are 38…

This report investigates the training and retaining of physicians for Washington. The report concludes: (1) Washington does not have a desperate overall shortage of physicians, but the state is faced with serious physician distribution problems, particularly in urban ghetto and rural areas. (2) The University of Washington's School of Medicine is…

Over 200 8mm films for the use of doctors, dentists, and others in related fields are listed. Dental films are categorized into the following topics: anatomy -- head and neck; complete dentures; diagnosis; endodontics; fixed partial dentures; occlusion; operative dentistry; oral hygiene; patient education; periodontics; radiology; removable…

A building containing all the health-related programs is part of a larger technical college that provides postsecondary training. (Author/MLF)

A survey of health professionals reveals that health educators are not highly regarded in the system of health care; this article discusses how they may obtain higher prestige. (JD)

Traces the development of tenure from its origins to modern times. External and internal pressures and constraints that have led to a debate on the nature and need for the existence of tenure are described. The traditional and alternative tenure models are set forth. (Author/CT)

A collection of reflections on music therapy interventions provided as a part of the New York City Music Therapy Relief Project, sponsored by AMTA and the Recording Academy after September 11th, 2001. Edited by Joanne V. Loewy and Andrea Frisch Hara. Each chapter is written by a different therapist involved in the project.

The Institute of Medicine study Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001) recommended that an interdisciplinary summit be held to further reform of health professions education in order to enhance quality and patient safety. Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality is the follow up to that summit, held in June 2002, where 150 participants across…

Briefly describes a series of tuition-free training institutes for administrators of schools of allied health. (Author)

Results from a study based in the area of clinical dietetics could be adapted for use in other health occupations involved in the delivery of client-mediated care, and should contribute to an understanding of changing curriculum objectives resulting from changing clinical practice and provide a dynamic base for curriculum improvement. (SA)

The significance of the establishment of the Health Occupations Education Division at the recent American Vocational Association convention in Boston is explained in a statement prepared by the Division's vice president. (JK)

Demonstrates the use of historical research to improve the present allied health practice. Explores the relationship between social values and the emergence of occupational therapy between 1890 and 1920. The relationship established between physician and therapist still influences the status of both professions. (JOW)

The simulation of the running of an optometric office through the use of computers is described. The addition of class speakers, visits to optometric practices, and instruction in elementary aspects of the use of computers in office settings has been well received by the students. (MLW)

A more positive attitude toward improving the quality of health education and health care in the future is stressed. (JD)