Some characteristics of academic departments of pathology in the United States. Implications for training of academic pathologists.
Data concerning the activities of faculty and various characteristics of academic departments of pathology were obtained from questionnaires returned by 94 chairmen and 1571 faculty members. Data concerning manpower that was the subject of a previous report indicated that the projected supply of MD pathologists for faculty positions was significantly less than the anticipated demand. This article describes the characteristics of academic departments, particularly the activities of faculty that have bearing on the training and expectations of pathologists who are seeking faculty positions.
D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D002568:Certification; D005180:Faculty, Medical / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006801:Humans; D010338:Pathology, Clinical / Q000592:standards; D012106:Research; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce