African American and white physicians: a comparison of satisfaction with medical education, professional careers, and research activities.

Background: Given the disparity between proportions of minority in the general population and in the physician workforce and the projected increase in the minority population, it is important and timely to examine factors that contribute to satisfaction of minority physicians.

Purpose: To examine similarities and differences between African American and White physicians in their satisfaction with medical school, their medical careers, and their professional and research activities and achievements.

Methods: A questionnaire was mailed to the 148 active African American graduates of Jefferson Medical College (1960 to 1995).

Gadopentetate dimeglumine as an intradiscal contrast agent.

Study Design: Magnetic resonance discography using gadolinium as an intradiscal contrast agent was investigated in a prospective study.

Objective: To evaluate the utility of magnetic resonance discography using gadolinium as an intradiscal contrast agent, as compared with the current standard of computed tomographic discography using intradiscal iodinated contrast agent.

Summary Of Background Data: Magnetic resonance arthrography with gadolinium has been used to evaluate shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and other joints.