Results of a study by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists to investigate mechanisms to facilitate sharing of audiovisual programs include a content analysis in veterinary pathology, a guidebook for the preparation of instruction, 20 instructional programs, a lesson evaluation mechanism, and a proposal for sharing programs. (JMD)

Discussed are the promotion of long-term information retention and transfer through the modification of prose text with opportunities for practice and reinforcement, provisions to reduce forgetting, and simulation of realistic events. Learning principles, relevant reviews of literature, and applications of the principles are presented. (JMD)

Problems in maintaining high academic standards in established veterinary schools are discussed in this speech. Mechanisms used to attract and keep high caliber faculty are described, including fostering an atmosphere of academic freedom and excellence that will encourage leadership. (LBH)

This preliminary study of the veterinary job market was initiated to monitor activities of new graduates and to serve as one check on the validity of prior veterinary manpower studies. Hypothetical, mathematical models compared numbers of veterinarians to livestock population, human population, single family dwellings, economy, etc. (LBH)

Criteria or standards for a high-quality, off-campus program are identified by a panel of judges composed of practitioners, administrators, and supervisors. Data were gathered from questionnaires regarding program components, organization, and activities. (LBH)

Data describing present graduate degree candidates in veterinary colleges and veterinary science departments reflect present efforts in graduate education. The students' age, length of time in graduate school, source of support, prior activity, disciplines, degrees held, and future plans are reported. (LBH)

The relationship between the VAT and performance in curricula at three colleges was examined. Results of the regression analysis indicated that, although the combined percentile score of the VAT was found to be correlated with performance in veterinary school, better prediction was possible using only the Science subscale at two of the three…

An Adjective Check List was used to compare and contrast the desired personality traits for veterinarians. Data were collected from members of an admissions committee, the general public, and veterinary medical students. (LBH)

The trend in agriculture is to fewer and larger farms--a trend that is evident in the food animal industry as well. The economic value of services delivered, and the need for veterinarians to improve relationships with people in all fields of animal science are discussed. (MLW)

Colorado State University has developed a strong interdisciplinary faculty that provides the entire university with graduate and undergraduate instruction in the basic biomedical sciences--anatomy, physiology, and microbiology--in addition to instruction in the professional curriculum. (LBH)

The undergraduate surgery program planned for the University of Tennessee and utilized at Michigan State University is described. The first year focuses on basic sciences; second year, core of medicine; and third year, clinics. (LBH)

The admissions and selection process of the Washington State College of Veterinary Medicine, which provides cooperative education, services and research to Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Screening committees are used in each state to evaluate individual applicants. Their procedures and problems are discussed. (LBH)

Describes the history, research, teaching strategies, and specialties of the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Documents effects of changing societal attitudes toward wildlife, pets, working animals, and food animals on curriculum, the systems approach to disease, comparative genetics, biotechnology, the ecology of…

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Testimonies and articles, letters, and statements from a congressional hearing of the U.S. Senate concerning nutrition education in medical schools are presented. The hearing was held to ascertain the present status of nutrition instruction in U.S. medical schools, to determine the need for such instruction, and to identify problems with…