A practice- and science-based program of graduate education and scholarship for pharmaceutical science is proposed. Recommendations include the elimination of weak graduate programs, increased industrial support, and development of the clinical scientist. (SF)

Describes a program that enables students to apply their lecture and laboratory knowledge to practical situations in order to make a more informed career choice. Explains the three types of programs, student responses, and faculty involvement. Reports on the outcomes of the program. (RT)

A study investigated 147 5th-year pharmacy students' perceptions of professional roles and attitudes toward other health care workers before and after clinical experiences. Changes were found after internship/clerkship completion, particularly in more positive attitudes toward physicians and toward sharing of professional responsibility. An…

Despite a steady increase in the number of internship programs in educational administration, there is little empirical evidence with which to determine how internships affect both the intern's learning and the mentor-administrator. This paper presents findings of a study that investigated the intern-mentor relationship. The sample included 18…

This paper describes the impact of early clinical contact (ECC) on medical students. The concepts emerged from a grounded theory analysis of interviews with students and faculty in the ECC program at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, which places first-year and second-year students in a variety of clinical settings in ambulatory…

This how-to-do-it handbook is designed to help the potential rural clinical option (RCO) coordinator develop a program in which nursing students can have an in-depth clinical experience in a rural health facility. Separate sections detail how to: (1) determine the amount of release time and financial resources available to run the program; (2)…

A clinical clerkship for graduate pharmacists was developed in a 200-bed community hospital at the request of community practitioners, and offered through the University of Wyoming adult education and community service division. Basic competency is gained in history-taking and interviewing skills, and evaluation of drug therapy. (MSE)

The problems and issues related to setting up an office-based program for family medicine residents are described. The role of the family preceptor and his/her need to make alterations to his/her practice to accommodate the resident, and evaluations of a recent program by both residents and preceptors are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Details evolution of a Boston University (Massachusetts) dental school program providing field experience in private practices, community health centers, hospital-based ambulatory health centers, health maintenance organizations, and the school's predoctoral treatment centers. Issues discussed include integration of classroom and field learning,…

Three effective strategies for case-based teaching in clinical medicine are described: case-bedside teaching involving case discussion and bedside demonstration; a combination of quick case reviews with more formal presentations on relevant topics; and discovery learning using complex cases. Five general principles of experiential learning in…

A graduate nursing course that integrates academic content with students' clinical experiences using problem-based learning is described and evaluated. The approach was found to be effective, stimulating, and relevant for the students. Closer monitoring of student progress and more instruction in learning strategies are recommended. (Author/MSE)

This article proposes that to assess students' preparedness to deliver pharmaceutical care, pharmacy schools have experiential evaluation systems consisting of multiple assessment methods, guidelines for optimal use, and procedures to promote faculty-student communication about performance. Objective structured clinical examinations,…

The authors present a model for teaching group at the master's level that integrates classroom with experiential group practice. The basis for this adult learning model is an understanding of addiction, a model of how people change, and an appreciation of the stages of group development. The components of the model are didactic presentation, class…

A model for distinguishing effective and ineffective educational practices in experiential learning settings is described. The model is an adaptation of Hare's developmental phases of successful learning in classroom settings. During the orientation phase, the instructor communicates to learners what they are expected to accomplish. In the…

A literature review reveals differing conceptions of the learning outcomes achieved through practicums (workplace learning) in professional education. Five distinct approaches to student assessment are examined. Integration of the practicum with the instructional program provides opportunities for students to bring together a range of knowledge…