Health care delivery and manpower shortages continually plague rural communities in the United States. This article presents the results of a Rural Allied Health Manpower Project (RAHMP) implemented in Southern Illinois. RAHMP has effectively reduced the health care manpower deficiencies in 31 counties. (CT)

A decline in applications to veterinary colleges follows a national trend among health professional schools. An investigation to determine whether the trend was a local or national trend, why the trend was occurring, and how the trend was affecting the applicant pool at the University of Minnesota is discussed. (MLW)

Presented is a 200 item, multiple choice, self-assessment test developed by the National Environmental Health Association to help entry-level environmental health personnel prepare for the registration examination. (BT)

Points to the trends and issues of which community colleges should be aware in the training of middle manpower allied health personnel. Of particular concern is constant contact with the job market and employers to guide colleges in recruitment, placement, and curriculum updating. (AYC)

Cognitive, situational, and attitudinal barriers to expanding the role of the pharmacist in the health care services are discussed. Attention is focused on how pharmacy education can overcome some of these barriers. (SF)

When developing an instrument for evaluating the clinical component of an allied health program, the evaluator must consider the interaction of behavioral domains. Using this process skills approach facilitates the incorporation of the affective domain when specific behavioral objectives are identified and correlated with evaluation items.…

Describes an integrating framework to provide guidance for curriculum evaluation and focus. Framework development was approached from a theoretical standpoint. A review of the work in allied health related to roles and functions is made. In the framework, society is equated with self, others, and institutions. (CT/Author)

The success of the profession is seen to hinge on the success of the private practitioner. The need for adequate education in business management in the optometric curriculum and optometric continuing education programs is stressed. A high sense of ethics is thought to be aided by competent business ability. (MLW)

The greatest gap between disadvantaged minorities and nonminorities in America is thought to be found in the health status of and the health care availability to minorities as compared to nonminorities. Insufficient minority health personnel is seen as one of the factors contributing to the problem. (MLW)

The comprehensive medical care system being utilized in China is described. Topics discussed include: the availability of medical care, training of physicians, medical care costs, and the political and social implications of the Chinese system. Lessons the United States can learn from the Chinese experience are presented. (BT)

Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that relate to graduate and professional education, including admissions and financial aid, are summarized. The names and addresses of conference participants are included. (SF)

As part of a state-wide approach to health sciences education planning in Kentucky, a determination of major issues facing pharmacy was made. Attention is focused on those having the greatest potential for impacting on the educational programs. (LBH)

A study of 144 patients assigned to eight orthodontic residents over two years found residents requested lateral tomograms of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) 28% of the time, commonly citing TMJ clicking, pain, and medico-legal protection. Posteroanterior cephalograms were ordered 26% of the time, commonly for facial asymmetry and maxillary…

A study of 410 University of Texas (Houston) dental school graduates taking the Texas State Dental Board Examination immediately after graduation did not identify any characteristics strongly predicting success or failure, although there was a weak but insignificant relationship between class rank and passing. However, the fact that most test…