An inventory of biostatistics teaching in American and Canadian Medical Schools.
During the academic year 1969-70 a detailed inventory was conducted of biostatistics teaching in American and Canadian medical schools. Approximately two-thirds of schools required a separate, distinct biostatistics course. This report describes these courses, their content, and the characteristics of the individuals who taught the courses and their perception of the medical student's reaction to biostatistics. A more recent survey covering the academic year 1973-74 revealed that the situation had not changed; slightly more than two-thirds of respondents indicated that exposure to biostatistics was required in their schools' curricula.
D001290:Attitude; D002170:Canada; D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical; D005178:Faculty; D012577:Schools, Medical; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States; D014798:Vital Statistics