MEDICAL EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

Abstract
Introduction This report, which covers the academic year, July 1, 1949 to June 30, 1950, is the fiftieth annual presentation of information and statistics on medical education in the United States and Canada compiled by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association. In addition to reporting the customary statistics concerning medical schools, students and graduates, several subjects of current interest and importance are discussed. These include the effect of the national emergency on medical education, a review of major developments in the medical schools during the past year and the survey of medical education. Statistics and information are also presented on the number of unfilled faculty positions reported by the medical schools, the minimum and average cost to medical students of attending medical school, the plans of medical students for future practice, the establishment of preceptorships with practicing physicians, the sponsorship of internships and residencies

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