title: The role of a scientific society in physiology education: current and future perspectives.
abstract: As a professional society of physiologists involved in research and teaching, the American Physiological Society (APS) is "...devoted to fostering education, scientific research, and the dissemination of information in the physiological sciences." Established long-range goals for education guide the development of current and future programs at all education levels. K-12 outreach programs develop working relationships between physiologists and K-12 teachers within local communities and improve the quality of precollege science education. At the undergraduate level, APS programs foster excellence in physiology education and promote student interest in physiology careers. At the graduate level, activities promote excellence in graduate training and the professional development of students, including a focus on underrepresented groups. At each of these levels, the Society includes activities for the continuing education of its members. Looking to the future, the Society plans to expand the programs and resources offered to researchers and educators at all levels. On-line programs, resources, and communications have been initiated and will play an even more important role in the future.
authors.affiliation: Education Office, American Physiological Society, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Matyas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003479:Curriculum / Q000639:trends*; D004493:Education / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010827:Physiology / Q000193:education*; D012574:Schools / Q000458:organization & administration; D012958:Societies, Scientific; D014495:Universities / Q000458:organization & administration