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Peer reviewedBowles, L. Thompson – Journal of Medical Education, 1987
Efforts of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to combat AIDS are reported. Health implications of the viral disease are summarized, along with economic costs, research achievements, the importance of education, and appropriate and workable solutions. (LB)
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Drug Abuse, Epidemiology, Federal Government
Peer reviewedSpringer, James R.; Baer, Lawrence J. – Journal of Medical Education, 1988
A questionnaire developed and mailed to administrators of all accredited U.S., Canadian, and Puerto Rican medical schools, asked for information on courses offered in epidemiology, statistics, evaluation of medical literature, and research design. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of such courses. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Epidemiology, Higher Education, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedLinskey, Mark E.; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1987
A course to familiarize medical students with the principles of good medical research study design and analysis focuses on three types of studies: clinical trials, laboratory science, and epidemiology and biostatistics. (MSE)
Descriptors: Course Organization, Epidemiology, Experiments, Higher Education
