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THE MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND GENERAL PRACTICE

THE MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND GENERAL PRACTICE The report of the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals indicates that interest on the part of medical schools in preparing students and recent graduates for the general practice of medicine continues. Last year's Educational Number reported that 42 schools had established programs designed to stimulate the interest of students in careers in general practice. This year there is a further report that 25 medical schools are sponsoring in their affiliated hospitals internships or residencies, or both, that are specifically planned to meet the needs of prospective general practitioners. A number of additional schools report that they have similar programs under consideration. An important trend in medical education is the increasing number of schools that are including preceptorships with general practitioners as part of the medical school curriculum. Thirteen schools now offer preceptorships, nine having established them within the last two years. The principal purpose of this assignment is to http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

THE MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND GENERAL PRACTICE

JAMA , Volume 144 (2) – Sep 9, 1950
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THE MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND GENERAL PRACTICE

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The report of the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals indicates that interest on the part of medical schools in preparing students and recent graduates for the general practice of medicine continues. Last year's Educational Number reported that 42 schools had established programs designed to stimulate the interest of students in careers in general practice. This year there is a further report that 25 medical schools are sponsoring in their affiliated hospitals internships...
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1950 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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0098-7484
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1538-3598
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10.1001/jama.1950.02920020104013
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Abstract

The report of the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals indicates that interest on the part of medical schools in preparing students and recent graduates for the general practice of medicine continues. Last year's Educational Number reported that 42 schools had established programs designed to stimulate the interest of students in careers in general practice. This year there is a further report that 25 medical schools are sponsoring in their affiliated hospitals internships or residencies, or both, that are specifically planned to meet the needs of prospective general practitioners. A number of additional schools report that they have similar programs under consideration. An important trend in medical education is the increasing number of schools that are including preceptorships with general practitioners as part of the medical school curriculum. Thirteen schools now offer preceptorships, nine having established them within the last two years. The principal purpose of this assignment is to

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Published: Sep 9, 1950

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