Describes the demand for graduates from biomedical engineering programs as being not yet fully able to absorb the supply. Suggests small schools interested in entering the field consider offering their programs at the undergraduate level via a minor or an option. Examples of such options and student projects are included. (CC)

A study involving low-income mothers in Los Angeles showed that barriers to the utilization of preventive services were reinforced by alienation. (DM)

Fewer required history courses will allow more profound study of Latin American History. Comparative approaches, and emphases on its developmental aspects and significance as a segment of world history are suggested. (NH)

Presents a model that can be used by social scientists to formulate and test choice alternatives to select the most ethical course of action when values are in conflict. Graduate students in psychology, education, and medicine have used the model to recognize and resolve ethical problems. (RM)

The bibliographic methodology of citation tabulation was applied to the problem of identifying highly cited Soviet scientific papers (in Science Citation Index). Findings indicate that lists generated are indicative of areas of strong Soviet research and that institutions producing these papers include the most important Soviet labs. (Author/JN)

Thirty physicians' perceptions of their rates of prescribing an antianxiety drug were found to differ from their actual rates. When informed of this discrepancy, significant changes in prescribing behavior occurred. Implications for continuing medical education are discussed. (MSE)

Based on the hypothesis that graduate medical training should support and reinforce the choice to locate in underserved areas, a Texas medical group examined the practice locations of 20 residents during 1975-81. Results show medically underserved areas to be devalued and increased value placed on practice in metropolitan areas. (MSE)

A study of factors affecting specialty choice before residency shows clerkship and role models to be most beneficial. Student experiences in the first three years of medical school were most detrimental, although most students select specialties in the third and fourth years. Implications for medical school policy are discussed. (MSE)

An analysis of data from the National Study of Internal Medicine Manpower and the National Resident Matching Program is presented. The degree of congruence of the data is determined and the potential of answering questions about why and when certain career choices are made is discussed. (MLW)

Problems created by noninternal medicine residents rotating on internal medicine services, development of a curriculum which would adequately prepare residents for practice, and recruitment of more competent house officers are discussed. Strategies for improving teaching in the ambulatory environment are suggested. (MLW)

A junior college nursing student surveyed fellow students on their past exposure to health education and their interest in having such a course on campus. Results indicated both a need for and interest in a course. The course "Health Maintenance through the Life Cycle" was developed as a result of the survey. (PP)

A group of students entered a special family practice curriculum track, and later selected residencies in family practice at a higher rate than classmates who expressed interest in the program but were not selected to participate, and than freshmen not preferring family practice. Most seniors also changed their freshman specialty preferences. (MSE)

The role of women in the transformation of professional attitudes and styles of medical practice is discussed. It is advocated that the momentum of women applicants to medical schools continue, that women have entry into areas representing their career choices, and that women faculty are promoted to senior ranks. (MLW)

The roles of the school, health education programs, and health education research in decreasing the risk of cardiovascular and heart disease are discussed. (CJ)

A survey of 1960-75 graduates of the Medical Residency Program of Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, N.Y., to obtain opinions concerning the strengths and weaknesses of their training and their opinions on curricular changes designed to prepare residents better for roles as general internists is discussed. (Author/MLW)