[Renewed medical education in Linkoping. Problem-based learning, basic science and public health intensified]

A complete undergraduate medical programme in Linköping started 1986. The curriculum was innovative applying problem-based learning, community-orientation, and multi-professional training. After almost 20 years, a revision is implemented to vitalise the original educational principles. A curriculum committee coordinates seven multi-disciplinary theme-groups, mainly based on organ systems, responsible for planning and implementation of their parts during the whole curriculum. Critical appraisal, professional development, and population health are strengthened. Problem based learning is improved by using web-based scenarios and information technology. Phase I (2 semesters) focuses on basic concepts in basic science in relevant contexts, and Phase II (3 semesters) on normal structure, pathophysiology, diagnostic methods, and treatment. Phase III starts with a semester for a student research project and an elective period. The following five semesters deal with clinical medicine in hospitals and health centres with clerkships in four week periods changing with two week theoretical blocks related to the themes.