From 3rd to 5th March 2008 the International Association of Technology, Education and Development organised its International Technology, Education and Development Conference in Valencia, Spain. Over a hundred papers were presented by participants from a great variety of countries. Summarising, this book provides a kaleidoscopic view of work that…

The relationship of indebtedness and career plans at various points of the career development of new physicians was investigated. After initially examining the career plans of graduating medical students, attention was directed to resident physicians who had made some but not all decisions about the future, as well as those who had completed…

The psychiatric clerkship for medical students is examined with regard to the accompanying educational process of reconciliation of fantasy to clinical reality. Commonly encountered student fantasies are detailed, and questions are raised concerning the suitability of psychiatric clerkships. (Author/DS)

Methods and results of resident participation in this aspect of a postgraduate pediatric curriculum at the Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Bronx, New York, are described. Peer discussion and group problem-solving and exploration are used and evaluations suggest a positive impact on learning and patient care. (LBH)

Physicians (N=9) serving internships in family medicine participated in a counselor education program, which consisted of ten weekly meetings. The purpose of the sessions was to provide some orientation to personality dynamics and counseling theory and application. Outcomes and implications are reported. (Author)

The passing standards of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) were empirically evaluated by analyzing the distributions of examination scores received by 1,994 graduates of one medical school in relation to the clinical competence ratings given them by their first-year residency directors. Results indicate no need for changes in the…

A pilot program based in a freestanding ambulatory surgery center at the Chicago Medical School Department of Surgery is described, its curriculum outlined, and the daily activities of the residents and medical students are detailed. A brief history of ambulatory surgery is given. (Author/MLW)

The 1983 Survey of Resident Physicians conducted by the American Medical Association was used to seek quantitative evidence of the nature and extent of problems incurred by residents in their training. Characteristics of dissatisfied residents were identified, and the effects of specific features of residencies on resident dissatisfaction were…

Systems used by the medical schools for evaluation of applicants for 1984-85 pediatric level 1 residency positions at the Duke University Medical Center were studied to determine the relationship between contents of the applications and the rankings of these applicants for the National Resident Matching Program. (Author/MLW)

A three-year course in patient education was introduced in family practice residency at the Valley Medical Center, Fresno, California. A self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ), developed as an educational tool, is a valuable teaching tool that enhances the learner's ability to alter behavior. (Author/MLW)

The leadership styles and effectiveness of residents in a community hospital were studied as part of a leadership training seminar. Styles that emphasized relationships with co-workers (encouraging and coaching) predominated over low relationship-oriented styles (delegating and structuring). (Author/MLW)

The Sickness Impact Profile (SIP) is designed to measure health status in terms of sickness-related changes in behavior. Its content incorporates the perspectives of clinicians, patients, and the apparently healthy, and consists of 235 items. Its reliability and validity were supported in a study with both experienced physicians and residents.…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to develop a program evaluation template to be used for primary care residencies. Programs were reviewed by meta-evaluation, interviews, and a focus group. Interviews and focus groups were held with four primary care program directors, two medical educators, and one accreditation site surveyor. Survey…

The journal club format offers the resident a unique opportunity to develop specific skills in reading, comprehending, and evaluating medical literature. A course designed for residents in obstetrics and gynecology at the Letterman Army Medical Center and at the University of Cincinnati is described. (MLW)

Results of the National Resident Matching Program are discussed, including changes in enrollment, withdrawal, and matching patterns, data on foreign medical graduates, ratio of positions per applicant, specialization patterns, and program participation. Tabulations for each specialty are presented in numerical and percentage forms. (MSE)