A Trial Curriculum of Public Health Course for Medical Students

Abstract

Through our experience of more than ten years, a curriculum of public health course for medical students has been confirmed to meet students' needs for learning intensive ideas of comprehensive medicine. Under a circumstance of increasing use of medical care in urbanizing communities, more attention should be paid toward organization of regional medical care systems, enhancement of administrative function in health programs, and establishment of health care activities for individuals and small groups like families, schools and occupational groups. Social role of physicians in these fields should also be emphasized. Students' group works with seminars are expected to supplement lectures.