The notion that medical education is a rigidly structured system, consisting of a few, relatively fixed patterns leading to different career outcomes, was not supported in this study using data from the Association of American Medical College's Longitudinal Study. Evidence was found of stratification among structural factors that influence access…

The relevance of students' statements on career intentions to predictions of career choices is examined. Career intentions questionnaires were administered to the 1973 University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine graduating class at the end of their first undergraduate year and three years later at graduation. (Author/MLW)

The job performance of a national sample of 939 physician's assistants was assessed by both a self-rating scale and one completed by supervising physicians. Three quarters of the supervisors were greatly satisfied with their assistants. Amount of education and previous medical experience did not affect job performance. (Editor/LBH)

A survey of medical, law, and chemistry and psychology graduate students' perceived stresses (academic activities, personal relationships, time pressures, and financial concerns) contradicted the expectation that medical students' stress level would be highest. Time restrictions and economic and academic issues produced the highest stress. (MSE)