Discusses an instrument which was developed to determine the degree of proficiency gained in essential competencies by Indiana State University students involved in the environmental health internship program. A copy of the instrument, entitled "Environmental Health Competency Appraisal Guide," is provided. (JR)

Discusses pharmacy as a career, including discussions of the following topics: the field of pharmacy, the services provided by pharmacists, the requirements to become a pharmacist, areas of pharmacy and the demand for them, advantages and disadvantages, and salary. (JM)

Focuses on the issue of inadequate black health manpower, and the non-availability and inaccessibility of blacks of both emergency and non-emergency health care facilities. (Author/JM)

The philosophy, structure, and problems of an experimental program at the University of Wisconsin using an acute short-term psychiatric inpatient service are discussed with emphasis on direct student clinical responsibility. (Editor/PG)

Researchers suggest major changes in health care to spur efficiency and job mobility. (Editor)

Reports a research study which attempts to show the degree to which a licensing examination measures on the job performances as well as to show any measurable disparities between the licensing examination and on the job perofrmance. (SB)

The general objectives of a group practice plan affiliated with a teaching medical center is to provide continuing comprehensive care through a team approach, using training and experience of personnel in both institutions. (IR)

Prepared for delivery at 81st Annual Meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges in Los Angeles, California, November 1, 1970, on the problems of organization of the academic health center. (IR)

Describes an interactive videodisc application program developed to train army medics. Indicates that reduced instructor teaching time and a high degree of student satisfaction in mastering complex, high-stress tasks are the optimum results achieved by the program. (JN)

Describes how career education is implemented, how its goals are achieved, and the possible effects this can have on vocational education programs, specifically those in health occupations education. Discusses credentialing, placement, and articulation. (JOW)

College health education programs should adopt some courses to train personnel who can direct health management programs in the private sector. Guides are provided for undergraduate courses and for evaluating a company's health program needs. A sampling of current corporate health management activities is also given. (PP)