The University of Alberta's (Canada) four-year experience with development of a medical school course in behavioral science is chronicled. The course began as a traditional lecture course and evolved through several formats into a clinical course. Attention given to the quality of the educational experience is highlighted. (MSE)

The source document is intended to inform college and university faculty and administrators about the kinds of accelerated courses and programs currently offered in the United States and Canada. Data were drawn primarily from a survey of 424 schools, 217 of which were using accelerated courses and programs at the time. Contents of the document…