A college of veterinary medicine in a large state university compared its male and female students and found differences in the influences on their career choice and in their academic experiences, gender-role expectations and conflicts, attitudes regarding professional dedication and competence, and need for support services. (Author)

Presented are an American Board of Veterinary Toxicology survey and evaluation of the training resources available in graduate programs in toxicology located in colleges of veterinary medicine. Regulatory toxicology, number of toxicologists needed, and curriculum are also discussed. (JMD)

A literature review on doctor-shopping, anxiety, etc., and a report of a study that explores the relationship of free-floating anxiety to the pharmacy-shopping behavior of elderly, clinic outpatients are presented. Implications for the training of pharmacists are discussed. (JMD)

A method for teaching cardiovascular physiology to veterinary students in an integrated systems program is described. The method consists of lectures that discuss illustrations projected overhead. An example of one of the teaching modules and a list of the benefits of this method are included. (JMD)

A close examination of the Hippocratic Oath and the Code of Ethics of the American Podiatry Association is proposed as a outline for the parameters of ethical professional conduct. Ethical challenges facing the medical community, such as euthanasia, are discussed. (LBH)

Social, economic, and other types of federal regulation are discussed that affect U.S. medical education. It is suggested that medical specialists must be brought into the mainstream of researchers and practitioners concerned with regulation and public policy, and be made aware of the economics of the medical industry and health care policy. (LBH)

The factors discussed are increasing competitiveness, professional organizations, government involvement, team concept growth, and personal qualities. Suggestions by which the interested student may gather more information about health careers before making a decision are given. (MDR)

Severe discrimination against women in the medical industry is reviewed, including barriers to female appointments in prestigious positions, antagonistic atmosphere in the learning environment, frequent misconception about the career attachment of females, and nonsupportive environment for female staff in teaching hospitals. (LBH)

The primary objective of national health insurance is to make sure that good medical care is available to everyone at an affordable price. Any plan when first adopted will have a role for both private and government sectors but regardless of the mix, the system should meet certain goals. (Author/BB)

Discusses a report issued by a committee of the National Academy of Sciences that recommends a reduction in federal sponsorship of pre- and postdoctoral research in basic biomedical and behavioral sciences. (MLH)

Medical educators must acquaint students with the advantages of assessing the patient's total needs and of utilizing a broad range of services to help the patient achieve his fullest health potential. A schema is described for implementing the comprehensive health care concept. (Author/LBH)

A "Neurox" program entitled "Canine Neurological Diagnosis" developed at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine enables a student to obtain the results of 78 possible neurological tests or associated questions on a single case. A lesson and possible adaptations are described. (LBH)

A prose text in veterinary medicine can be arranged and supplemented to facilitate efficient and effective acquisition into short-term memory. Methods include: variation in textual format; relating new information to previous knowledge and future goals; providing specific, test-relevant objectives or introductions, describing mnemonic devices; and…

This discussion focuses on the problem faced by biomedical students who are learning objective, factual information and techniques without being given the opportunity to consider the many ethical dilemmas and moral questions that will arise after graduation. (LBH)

This article gives the history and purpose of the Navy Preventive Medicine Technician (PMT) School, overviews the program's goals, and summarizes the program of study. PMT students receive 26 weeks of intensive didactic and practical instruction in preventive medicine and environmental health. Graduates receive 421/2 semester hours of college…