Abstract
This article discusses the development of Linkoping's medical program, which started in conjunction with that of Uppsala's in 1969 and which became a full undergraduate program in 1975. The curriculum, as well as the group dynamics of its development, is described. Principles of the curriculum originated with the Linkopingsutredningen am Integrerade Vdrdutbildningar Commission, composed of the university president and representatives of the medical faculty, county council health education committee, and central authorities and unions. Commission work stressed holistic health, interpersonal skills, health promotion and disease prevention, understanding rather than factual recall, emphasis on common and priority health problems, multiprofessional teamwork, and integrated learning. Many obstacles and prejudices were overcome, and many lessons were learned before a student‐centered, problem‐based tutorial learning program that focused on integration of basic science and clinical/community medicine won broad a...
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