Appointment vs anointment

Article Abstract:

There are fewer medical students today selecting pediatrics as their specialty. It is suggested that a contributing factor may be the number of vacant positions for pediatric department chairpersons. The chairperson of a pediatrics department is responsible for maintaining the quality of training, acquiring new knowledge, and directing medical care. A vacancy at this level can lead to poor program development and faculty morale; this is not lost on the medical student. Unfortunately, the process of department chairman selection may be lengthy, possibly lasting two years. Usually, a search for a new chairperson is not begun until the position has been vacated. During the search, the department is 'on hold'. This is a period when there is often a deterioration in the department, faculty may leave, and their positions are not filled until the new chairperson is in place. When he or she is finally in place, the department will probably need rejuvenation. Reform of the recruitment process should be undertaken in order to reduce the disturbance of department functions such as program development, and to improve faculty morale and performance. A plan should be in place for selecting a replacement before the position is vacant. Programs aimed at developing administrative abilities and leadership could be available to the faculty. Decision making could be decentralized so that the system is more responsive to changes. It is suggested that by avoiding these long breaks in leadership in pediatric departments and the attendant problems, the specialty of pediatrics will become more attractive to students. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

Medicine, Recruiting, Training, Pediatrics, Medical specialties, editorial, Departmental chairmen (Universities), Department heads

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Quarry conversion

Article Abstract:

The city of Bristol, VA, found a solution to the problem of an increasing flow of municipal waste by transforming an abandoned rock quarry into a landfill. The new landfill site called Bristol Quarry Landfill project, which replaces an old adjacent landfill, has a capacity of 400 tons of solid waste daily and can serve the city and surrounding areas for approximately 50 years. The project was begun in 1988, was finished in early 1998 and was completely operational by Mar 1998.

Virginia, Waste management, Sanitary landfills, Bristol, Virginia

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Direct from Yamaha

Article Abstract:

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA Marine Div of Cypress, CA, will release two versions of its high-pressure direct-injection outboard motors. The gasoline-powered motors are claimed to be even quieter than the quietest motors currently available in the market.

Evaluation, Motorboat engines, Yamaha HPDI (Engine)

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