Based on a paper delivered at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 1969. (IR)

Pao's "quality filter" selection method is re-examined as to its effectiveness in selecting papers that not only are of use to medical educators but to researchers as well. It is concluded that the method does provide the librarian with a tool for forming a highly selective bibliography in a particular medical literature without need for…

A survey of medical schools in the United States to obtain a description of the interview process used in the selection of first-year medical students is reported. Results indicate that 99 percent of the respondents use the interview and that it ranks second only to grade point average in importance. (Author/MLW)

The authors describe one way of organizing and formalizing judgements and values so that the senior medical student can prepare a preference list of internship programs that will provide maximum satisfaction to the student when the computer matching program is employed. (JT)

Describes a system which utilizes computer analysis for rating and weighting resident selection variables to reduce random error and bias in the ranking of applicants. The result was satisfactory selection with significant savings of time and effort for the residency program faculty. (JT)

Reference letters are an important method of selecting applicants to a postgraduate residency program. A study to test the predictive validity of all reference letters, not only those written by deans, is discussed. Results showed that reference letters did not predict resident performance and little useful information was contained in them. (MLW)

The process implemented at the Ohio State University College of Medicine systematizes the procedures for managing a greatly increased volume of applications. The historical development, continuing research efforts, and computer support system for the process are discussed. (Editor/LBH)

Medical students who achieve sobriety are confronted with generally hostile reactions from directors of residency training programs. A survey of policies and attitudes of program directors suggests that there is a need for them to acknowledge that favorable outcomes are provided by treatment of alcohol-dependent medical students. (Author/MLW)

This annual study reports applicant, application, and enrollment statistics for the 1973-74 entering class of the 114 U.S. medical schools in comparison with previous years. (National totals are larger but the rate of increase declining.) Contains summary information on various applicant qualifications and characteristics including number of…

Drastic changes in admissions policies and procedures must be made to suit the marked change in students' career interests, medical school programs and the health needs of society. (IR)