title: The shortened advanced course for Army physicians.
abstract: The Army uses a series of career courses to prepare officers for progressive assignments. These courses have not been widely utilized by Army physicians. To improve the military education of physicians, an abbreviated Advanced Course was developed by the Academy of Health Science. A study of this course by the physicians attending its first offering showed that 8 weeks was an appropriate length. Information is provided to help improve the course and encourage attendance by Army physicians. This course will likely become mandatory and will be a key element in the training of all Army physicians.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Moritz
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Copeland
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Vernalis
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Rice
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Calagan
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Cook
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000193:education*; D010823:Physician Assistants / Q000193:education*; D015397:Program Evaluation