title: The CSCI: 'We concentrate on making the grass grow'.
abstract: The Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation is on the brink of its fifth decade. The past year has witnessed some remarkable achievements. On February 8th and 9th, 1990, the Council, past presidents, and other key individuals met to frame the future direction of, and draft the Mission and Goals for, the Society. On March 26, the Executive met with the Minister of Health and Welfare, the Honorable Perrin Beatty, to discuss items of mutual concern. The Bulletin, a newsletter to keep the membership informed of interim Council activities, was published, and will continue on a semi-annual basis. Challenges for the future include attention to the looming manpower shortage and the continuous decline in funds allocated to the granting councils. To address these issues, a symposium titled 'The Future of Academic Medicine' will be cosponsored by the CSCI and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons at the Annual Meeting in Quebec City next year.
authors.affiliation: University of Calgary, Alberta.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Fritzler
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D011639:Public Opinion; D012106:Research; D012586:Science / Q000193:education; D012958:Societies, Scientific