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Challenge of the Future

Psychologists in Medical Settings

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In recent years, there has been remarkable growth in the number of psychologists in medical settings and in their contribution to research, teaching, and the clinical care of patients (Thompson, 1987). In 30 years, the percentage of members of the American Psychological Association (APA) who are identified as medical school faculty increased fivefold (Clayson & Mensh, 1987; Pion & Bramblett, 1985). Approximately 3,000 psychologists in North America are currently employed in medical schools (Clayson & Mensh, 1987), and more than 7,000 are employed in hospitals and clinics (National Science Foundation, 1988). The number of psychologists newly employed in medical schools increased from an average of 46 yearly in the mid 1950s to 130 during 1.968-1976 (Gentry, Street, Masur, & Asken, 1981). Growth during the 1980s, though not yet documented, appears to have been even greater.

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Wright, L., Friedman, A.G. (1991). Challenge of the Future. In: Sweet, J.J., Rozensky, R.H., Tovian, S.M. (eds) Handbook of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3792-2_32

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