title: Planning and integrating a behavioural sciences curriculum.
abstract: This paper describes methods of planning and integrating an introductory course in human behaviour for first-year medical students, from a primary care perspective. The conceptual model is based on a synthesis of the literature on stress, stress responses and human development. An experiential component integrates didactic material and clinical experience. The teaching methods are based on formats, such as grand-rounds, used by postgraduate doctors. Specific techniques are described to integrate the diverse components of the curriculum: timing of learning experiences; training of academic staff; preparation of patient volunteers; and use of student representatives.
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001525:Behavioral Sciences / Q000193:education*; D002140:California; D003479:Curriculum; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D006803:Human Development; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods