Interest in the attitude-behavior relationship has generated much research since the concept was introduced into research in 1934. This study examined the relationship between values and behavioral intentions, specifically in regard to interest in entering a particular medical specialization. Using structural equation techniques and a longitudinal…

This review of methods used to assess the clinical performance of medical students focuses on four common assessment approaches: (1) the examination developed by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME); (2) systematic, multifactor evaluation methods; (3) observation techniques; and (4) problem based methods. Analyzed in conjunction with…

Advanced knowledge acquisition in a subject area is different in many important ways from introductory learning (and from expertise). In this paper some of the special characteristics of advanced learning of complex conceptual material are discussed. The paper notes that these characteristics are often at odds with the goals and tactics of…

Factors that may affect a medical student's decision to attend basic science lectures were investigated. Basic science faculty members and administrators' views on student lecture attendance were elicited to construct a questionnaire. A total of 103 first-year and 75 second-year medical students attending a Puerto Rican medical school responded to…

Contains a description and an evaluation of an experimental clinical course in history-taking for first-year medical students. (Editor)

Findings suggest that the medical school environment fosters cynicism in medical students and that attitude changes induced by participation in special programs are temporary at best unless supported and reinforced by the total medical school environment. The importance of adequate role models throughout medical school are emphasized. (Editor/PG)

As a point of departure for further evaluation, the Council for International Health of the Midwest Universities Consortium for International Activities has defined a series of objectives for students undertaking clinical experiences overseas. (Editor/PG)

Photographic essay describes some of the learning facilities for first and second year students at New York's Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. (Author)

This paper describes the development of a new technique to assess clinical problem solving skills in medical students. The procedure enables each step in the solution of clinical problems to be evaluated independently by providing feedback to students at each decision point. (Editor)

Results indicate no consistent major differences in the comparison of three- and four-year medical school graduates except in age and some personality and attitude measures. (Editor/PG)

Comparison of 1967, 1968 and 1972 surveys of medical student career choices show that while family practice and internal medicine gained in popularity in 1972, all other specialities have declined. (Editor/PG)

Medical students with high and low scholastic ability were compared with regard to responses to a series of programmed learning units on the basis of test performance, attitude, and time required. No differences in attitude toward programmed learning or time required were detected. (Editor)

Describes a sex education program for fifth-year medical students that included 24 hours of small group seminar with three dimensions: information, attitudes, and skills. (JT)

The In-Training Evaluation Report (ITER), in use by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for examining the competencies of candidates eligible for the certifying examination, was tested for validity and reliability. This analysis suggests revisions but declares the ITEA a useful instrument to aid in candidate assessment. (JT)