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Educational programs in US medical schools, 1998-1999.

B Barzansky1, H S Jonas, S I Etzel

  • 1Division of Undergraduate Medical Education, American Medical Association, Chicago, IL 60610, USA. Barbara_Barzansky@ama-assn.org

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|September 9, 1999
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Medical school applicant numbers declined, but academic standards held steady. Curriculum hours decreased, while more schools required passing United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps 1 and 2.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Workforce Trends

Background:

  • The landscape of medical education in the United States is continually evolving.
  • Understanding current trends is crucial for future physician training and healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the status of medical education programs in the U.S.
  • To analyze key trends in medical education throughout the late 20th century.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 1998-1999 Liaison Committee on Medical Education Annual Medical School Questionnaire (100% response rate).
  • Incorporated supplementary data from various other sources to provide a broader context.

Main Results:

  • Total full-time faculty increased by 1.5% in 1998-1999.

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  • Medical school applicant numbers decreased for the second year, though academic qualifications of matriculants remained stable.
  • While applicants from underrepresented minority groups saw a smaller decrease, the proportion of women applicants slightly increased.
  • Curricular hours in early years declined, but clinical clerkship lengths were consistent.
  • The percentage of schools requiring passing both Steps 1 and 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) rose to 50%.

    • Conclusions:

    • Medical education in the U.S. is adapting, with shifts in applicant demographics and curriculum structure.
    • Increasing emphasis on standardized national examinations like the USMLE is evident.
    • Sustained faculty numbers and stable academic qualifications suggest resilience in medical training despite declining applicant pools.