Statistical tables from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy annual survey are presented with some summary commentary. Includes number of male and of female recipients of each degree (BS, BPharm, PharmD, MS, PhD) for each U.S. school. Breakdown by geographical area and by race (by school and by degree) are also presented. (JT)

Factors influencing recent change in the field of dentistry are examined, including changing patterns of disease, changes in the nature of the practice, demographic shifts, technological and scientific advancement, and patterns of manpower supply. Lessons to be learned by pharmacy are considered. (MSE)

Analysis of data indicates that student-centered, as opposed to institution-centered or program-centered, attributes have a greater impact on the student's decision-making process when selecting a pharmacy school. Significant differences in attribute influence based on demographic variables are presented. (Author/MLW)

The study examined the extent of alcohol and illicit drug use by pharmacy students (N=1440) in eight schools of pharmacy in the southeastern United States. Reported drug use was low, but almost 70 percent of students perceived a need for substance abuse and awareness programs. (Author/MLW)

This study examined workplace correlates (departmental and college) of scholarly performance in 296 college faculty members from 67 schools of pharmacy in the United States. The study estimated a model of 3-year scholarly performance through the exploration of six sets of correlates: demographic; affiliation; collaboration; research experiences…

Because of close relations between the Philippines and the United States in the earlier years of this century, developments in the Philippines since that country achieved its independence in 1946 are of particular interest to Americans. An important aspect of the island nation's efforts in its first 15 years of complete self-government is the…