Recruitment of Physicians for the Active Army, 1975-1980
Abstract
The Army Medical Department method of procuring physicians is examined from the following aspects: (1) An historical review of physician procurement during the 1940-1973 draft period; (2) the Army procurement plan as a forecast of anticipated requirements and the need for volunteer physicians to offset the loss of the draft and draft-motivated programs; (3) The current Army procurement system, including the personnel counselor system and contract advertising capabilities; and (4) Comparison of physician procurement techniques used by military and civilian recruitment agencies. Some of the conclusions drawn are: (1) The Army is forced to compete for physicians. It has a relatively well-developed and supported procurement effort dedicated to scholarship and medical student programs, but not to the qualified volunteer physician; and (2) Army Medical Department conservatism and sensitivity to criticism directed toward recruitment efforts has inhibited the use of available assets including common commercial advertising techniques.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 06, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADB006752
Entities
People
- William M. Vance
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College