This factbook is a compilation of data from secondary sources such as the American Medical Association and the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. It includes information on the supply of health personnel in several disciplines, including physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, dentists, nursing personnel, optometrists, pharmacists,…

The activities of six physician specialties that care for patients with highly similar problems were compared. Factors that influence the doctor's tendency to treat more patients and to work more hours were also assessed, along with impacts of geographic factors on service delivery. Data were obtained from the Medical Activities and Manpower…

At the request of the Community Hospital Education Council of Florida, this study was performed to assist the Council in its function of helping to provide a continuing supply of highly trained physicians, in the appropriate specialities, in the communities where they are needed. The objective of the study was to conduct an accurate inventory, by…

Looks at where academic careers are and will be going in light of the failed predictions of academicians themselves. Argues that academicians find themselves in a crisis of providing sufficient faculty members to meet the demands created by forces that were not foreseen and are not fully understood. (RS)

This report is the third in a series of measure reports that examine the economic, civic, and social development of the state by its systems of higher education. This report measures degrees awarded in selected areas of employment against workforce demand. The report found: (1) California's postsecondary schools are not producing enough graduates…

Underemployment or working at less than one's full productive capacity, has become the hallmark of work in industrial societies. An expert on work patterns discusses the alarming implications for society. (Author/PG)

The rates of return to investment in schooling, unadjusted for nonschooling factors, are examined for four census years by sex and race. In general, it was found that the social rates to whites' high school investment declined, college payoffs remained stable, and payoffs for graduate training rose sharply. (Author)

The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) initiated an examination of basic registered nurse workforce issues in December 1994. NACNEP took into account the environment in which registered nurses (RNs) would practice, the appropriate educational qualifications needed, and the status of the registered nurse population…

Presents data showing a 42-percent increase between 1974 and 1979 in the number of licensed psychologists. Attributes the increase to: 1) increased production of doctorates; 2) shift in orientation toward clinical/professional psychology; 3) increased interest in licensing; and, 4) the fact that relatively few psychologists are leaving the…

Quantitative and qualitative analysis was conducted of the supply of skill groups and the output of junior colleges, colleges, and graduate schools in Taiwan. Discrepancies were identified between labor need of industry and numbers of graduates as well as between training expected by industry and supplied by schools. (SK)

For more than three centuries, college graduates have enjoyed a preferred place in the U. S. job market. The report evaluates predictions about the future job market and indicates necessary adjustments for campuses, public policy, employers, and young people themselves. The appendices contain statistical tables related to the text, and previous…

Describes a series of surveys of elementary, secondary, and college students to discover reasons for a shortage of suitably educated engineers. Offers suggestions for encouraging young people to enter the engineering profession. (JOW)

The first section of this thesis is a review of previous studies and analyses of physician supply. Then, comparing the present physician shortage with the shortage of engineers and scientists during the 1950's, the author examines the present policies of the American Medical Association which, in effect, restrict the entry of physicians into the…

This article discusses some of the recruitment issues and practices among universities and corporations, focusing mainly on positions. The term positioning refers to the articulation of marketing communications to create a reputation for the university graduates in the job market, specifically toward groups of corporations. (CT)

The condition of nursing education and the profession in Turkey is closely related to women's rights and social status. The complexity of educational programs and heavy government involvement are obstacles to change. (SK)