An evaluation study of a faculty development program designed to improve the teaching skills of physicians is described. Cognitive outcomes were measured by a written pretest and posttest, behavioral outcomes were measured by ratings of videotapes. (MLW)

Faculty development programs were introduced to help physician-teachers improve their competence in academic skills. The current status of faculty development programs in departments of family medicine were assessed via a questionnaire survey mailed to directors of family medicine residency programs. (MLW)

Meager or nonexistent faculty reward systems are seen as hampering continuing medical education programs conducted by U.S. medical schools. A survey conducted by faculty members of the University of Washington Division of Continuing Medical Education to ascertain the importance of a faculty reward system is discussed. (Author/MLW)

Three parallel studies of teaching skills in clinical medical education, undertaken as the basis for faculty development program planning, are reported. The study's design and methodology allow replication at individual institutions for development of programs focusing on specific teaching skills desired. (MSE)

The Physician Assistant Program at the University of Florida has developed and implemented a computerized information management system. Database files for admissions, curriculum and evaluation design, student records, graduate follow-up, research activities, and a master file for administrative activities permit rapid accessing and transfer of…

A survey of medical school deans and faculty obtained information on 1984-85 courses designed to improve students' ability to examine their values in relation to those of patients, communicate effectively with patients, or think critically about cultural, social, and ethical issues arising in medical care. (MSE)