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.…

In the last decade, the number of students enrolled in American medical schools increased at an annual compound rate of 5.5 percent, compared with an annual rate of 1.1 percent for the 35-year period 1930-65. Factors influencing this trend are mentioned, and future trends are speculated. (LBH)

The total number of applicants for first-year programs in graduate medical education through the National Intern and Resident Matching Program in 1976 exceeded the number of positions offered for the second consecutive year. There were deficits in the number of openings offered in the primary care specialties and surfeits in medical and surgical…

A national survey of deaths (1969-71) was conducted which determined that mortality among young physicians was only 41 percent of that expected for a comparable group of white males and that of medical students only 20 percent. Findings are analyzed with respect to specific diseases. (JT)

The statistics show that there were more applicants than ever before, but the annual growth rate showed a decline, a trend that began in 1973-74. The national acceptance average remained unchanged and the average application frequency per individual accelerated. Major efforts by the Association of American Medical Colleges are described.…

Survey findings suggest medical students' choice of career and locality can be used in selection process to fill current priorities of community need. (IR)

This Datagram updates previously published statistics on women medical school applicants and matriculants. Historical data are selected at five-year intervals and highlight years not presented before. A dramatic increase in women applicants since 1970 is shown. (LBH)

A survey of 1960-75 graduates of the Medical Residency Program of Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, N.Y., to obtain opinions concerning the strengths and weaknesses of their training and their opinions on curricular changes designed to prepare residents better for roles as general internists is discussed. (Author/MLW)

Tracking of graduates is seen as providing a more accurate method of predicting physician output than enumeration of first-year residents. A tracking study by the National Resident Matching Program, which is described, is an effort by NRMP to provide current information to those it serves. (Author/MLW)

A survey of one university's internal medicine residency graduates from 1969-79 showed 30 percent had no change in plans regarding general versus subspecialty practice since medical school, and 41 percent made final decisions during residency. Inpatient care experiences, peer interactions, and faculty role models were most influential. (MSE)

Representatives of 108 departments of obstetrics and gynecology completed a written questionnaire in 1976 designed to assess the changes that had occurred in the teaching resources of the departments for the years 1965, 1970, and 1975.

Statistical data are presented regarding students applying for residency programs through the National Intern and Resident Matching Program during 1978. Comparisons with previous years are made for overall participation and positions offered and filled. (LBH)

A 1983 survey of the Association of American Medical Colleges is reported. The seniors perceived that appropriate amount of time was devoted to areas of instruction, the average indebtedness was increasing, and only 13.2 percent of the graduates indicated plans to enter a career in research. (Author/MLW)