The development, production and pilot test of an interactive multimedia program will be presented. This program was tested with 72 first-year medical students in fall 1992. This unit counted for 20% of their final exam in Primary Care. It is adaptable for study by dietetic students. In the video segments physicians model 14 nutrition assessment and counseling behaviors such as assessing diet using a food frequency instrument, interpreting a dietary recall using food groups, explaining a computerized nutrient analysis report, measuring body mass index, referring a patient to a dietitian for a Step One or Step Two Diet. 13 case studies based on patients seen in family practice exemplify common lifestyles associated risks for CVD. The evaluation completed by the 72 students included a 17-item Likert Scale questionnaire and interview with a subsample. These data will be presented. While program bugs caused students frustration, they were generally positive about this type of format for nutrition education in medical education. Tips for multimedia production offered by the students will be given. The development costs and the hardware and software requirements will be described. The 1984 AAMC general professional education of the physician and college preparation for medicine recommend that educators implement alternative teaching methods to reduce reliance on lectures and adopt methods that would provide student opportunities for independent learning. Interactive multimedia combines video, slides, graphics, voice and text with the interaction of computer assisted instruction providing a powerful environment for medical nutrition education and dietetic education.