This survey examined the level of interest and perceived computer competency of community-based clinical faculty (n=498) at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU/CHM). Findings included: (1) 60 percent of respondents used computers for academic/scholarly purposes and 43 percent of nonusers indicated they didn't know how to use them; (2) institutional support (access to computers and question-answering) was perceived as lower by nonusers than users; (3) both computer users and nonusers were most interested in learning to use software related to e-mail and Internet access; and (4) 59 percent of users reported a lack of confidence regarding troubleshooting computer problems. Conclusions and recommendations include: teaching a core set of computer skills that offered hands-on learner practice preceded by either a tutorial or a demonstration; identification of local experts willing to serve as learner consultants; improved access to computers and peripherals; and identification of funding sources to support a statewide faculty development initiative. (Contains 11 references.) (DB)