Preface

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List of Contributors

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Introduction   David E. Kern

1

One

Overview: A Six-Step Approach to Curriculum Development   David E. Kern

5

Two

Step 1: Problem Identification and General Needs Assessment   Eric B. Bass

10

Three

Step 2: Targeted Needs Assessment   Mark T. Hughes

27

Four

Step 3: Goals and Objectives   Patricia A. Thomas

43

Five

Step 4: Educational Strategies   Patricia A. Thomas

57

Six

Step 5: Implementation   Mark T. Hughes

84

Seven

Step 6: Evaluation and Feedback   Pamela A. Lipsett and David E. Kern

100

Eight

Curriculum Maintenance and Enhancement   David E. Kern and Patricia A. Thomas

145

Nine

Dissemination   David E. Kern and Eric B. Bass

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Appendix A

Example Curricula

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Chronic Disease and Disability for Medical Students   R. Samuel Mayer, Amit A. Shah, Barbara J. de Lateur and Patricia A. Thomas

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Primary Care Gynecology for Internal Medicine Residents   Leah Wolfe and Janice Ryden

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Longitudinal Program in Curriculum Development   David E. Kern

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Appendix B

Curricular, Faculty Development, and Funding Resources   Patricia A. Thomas and David E. Kern

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Index

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