The major findings of a 1978 national survey of 4,500 physician's assistants are described. Seventy-four percent of the respondents were working in primary care specialties, and two-thirds were located primarily in institutions. Physician's assistants were more likely than physicians to be working in nonurban areas. (Author/MLW)

Information for a 1978-79 survey of compensation of faculty members at U.S. medical schools was provided by 117 medical schools participating in the 14th annual faculty salaries survey conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Sources of faculty compensation examined include (1) base/guaranteed component and (2) supplement income.…

The annual survey, undertaken by the Association of American Medical Colleges, of income, expense and general operating information for university-owned teaching hospitals is discussed. Focus is on sources of income, including state funds, Medicare, and insurance companies. (JMD)

The Department of Teaching Hospitals of the Association of American Medical Colleges' 13th annual survey of financial and general operating data for the university-owned members of the Council of Teaching Hospitals is discussed. Nearly two-thirds of the hospitals reported they received some state appropriations. (MLW)

A survey of house staff stipends, benefits, and funding for members of the Council of Teaching Hospitals is reported. The survey presents data on trends in stipend levels, total hospital expenditures for stipends and benefits, and the sources used to fund these expenditures. (MLW)

A survey, by the Department of Teaching Hospitals of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), of income, expenses, and general operating data for university-owned members of AAMC's Council of Teaching Hospitals is reported. The current survey was based on data for fiscal 1978. (Author/MLW)

Results of the Association of American Medical Colleges' sixth annual survey of income, expense, and general operating information for university-owned teaching hospitals are presented. The survey questionnaire was mailed to 63 hospitals, of which 61 responded. (LBH)

The Association of American Medical Colleges' annual survey of financial and general operating data for the university-owned members of the Council of Teaching Hospitals is presented. The fiscal 1979 survey questions were selected to enhance continuity and comparability with the previous survey years. (MLW)

An annual survey of financial and general operating data for university-owned members of the Association of American Medical Colleges' Council of Teaching Hospitals is discussed. Net patient revenue, hospitals with and without state appropriations, and sources of revenue by type of care are examined. (MLW)

A survey conducted by the Department of Teaching Hospitals of the Association of American Medical Colleges is reported that shows income, expense, and general operating data for university-owned teaching hospitals. Sixty-one hospitals reported data that were keyed to Medicare cost reports. Self-pay and Medicare maintained their places as leading…

Responses by University of Rochester medical students to a questionnaire showed that total indebtedness, including family loans and academic loans, was positively related to expected future salary, post-training work mode, and anticipated career choice. Anticipated high levels of total indebtedness were related to anticipation of high future…

Analysis of the University of Michigan's eight-year-old medical service plan looks at its revenue and expenses, impact on medical school programs of education, research, and patient care, and the environment influencing chairman and faculty recruitment and retention. A survey identified factors important in the plan's success. (Author/MSE)