The New England Board of Higher Education presents findings and recommendations concerning the optometric, osteopathic, and podiatric education in the New England area. After a description of each of the professions, the following topics are discussed: interprofessional relationships, manpower needs, educational demands, college programs, financial and cost estimates, recent developments, and alternatives for optometric, osteopathic, and podiatric education. Tables cover: (1) student grade-point average; (2) enrollment by profession, by school, by minority groups, and by males and females; (3) student costs; (4) manpower statistics by profession; and (5) operating expenses for each professional institution. (KE)