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This article explores black participation in scholarly careers. Relatively few blacks have been pursuing graduate training to complete research doctorates, especially in the disciplines of engineering, mathematics and physical sciences, where a mere 1 percent of the doctorates granted were awarded to blacks. The article also examines a major determinant of this low rate of black participation—losses from the education pipeline. The analysis covers losses after completion of high school. Although large, these losses do not differ substantially between black students and nonblack students, suggesting that the origins of the low participation of blacks are located at the precollege level. The analysis also finds no substantial differences in participation among high-achieving black and nonblack students. The article closes with a discussion of the role the scholarly community can play in recruiting more black talent to scholarly careers.

Company doctors are both managers and clinicians. They are responsible for managing human resources, occupational health professionals, technicians, and clerical staff. They are involved in prevention programs, and are expected to advise management of changes in occupational health, workers' compensation, and human rights legislation. As clinicians, company doctors conduct preplacement and periodic examinations, and provide on-the-job treatment, counselling, and rehabilitation. However, fewer than 10% of Canadian workers are cared for by full-time occupational health physicians, and most workers do not have access to formal, occupational health programs. There is a need for better resources and occupational medical training, particularly for part-time company physicians.