Clinical Studies of Medical Care

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III. Comments1 November 1978Clinical Studies of Medical CareJanet J. Fischer, M.D.Janet J. Fischer, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-89-5-864_2 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptMost microbiology courses for medical students are given during the first 2 years of medical school, and are taught by Ph.D.s who emphasize molecular biology. The current National Board examination consisting mainly of questions on molecular biology, virology, and basic immunology is an example of the emphasis in these courses. This is important for physicians entering research and for a basic understanding of the field for teachers. However, most of our students enter the practice of clinical medicine and with this background are ill-prepared for the cases of bacterial, and often nosocomial, infections that they see on the medical wards.... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: University of North Carolina School of Medicine PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 1 November 1978Volume 89, Issue 5_Part_2Page: 864-864KeywordsClinical microbiologyImmunologyMicrobiologyMolecular biologyNosocomial infectionsVirology Issue Published: 1 November 1978 PDF downloadLoading ...