PROFESSIONNews in brief - Aug. 15, 2005MCAT goes electronic - Physician wins $20 million verdict in age discrimination case MCAT goes electronicMedical school applicants will soon be able to take the Medical College Admission Test via computer. The Assn. of American Medical Colleges recently signed a contract with Baltimore-based Thomson Prometric to make the test completely computer-based within the next two years at all locations throughout the world. The computer format is expected to result in a shorter test day, more test dates each year, faster score results and a more controlled testing environment, according to the AAMC. The last paper version of the test will be administered in 2006, the AAMC said. The AAMC administers more than 60,000 MCAT exams each year at more than 600 locations worldwide. Physician wins $20 million verdict in age discrimination caseA Lancaster, Calif., physician was awarded $20 million last month in an age discrimination case against the state's Dept. of Corrections. Robert Johnson, MD, alleged he was forced to retire in 2001 from his position as chief physician and surgeon at California State Prison-Los Angeles County because of his age. He was 81 at the time he left his position. Dr. Johnson alleged he was subjected to age discrimination, harassment and retaliation tactics, which prevented him from performing his clinical duties. Todd Slosek, a spokesman for the Dept. of Corrections, said the department planned to appeal the verdict because of its "excessive nature." Copyright 2005 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. |
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