A life-cycle conference series; education for general practice

An all around educational programme for general practice trainees involving a conference and seminar cirriculum was developed, based on a life-cycle concept. In addition to emphasizing the study of usual life stresses and crisee for individuals and families, the programme encouraged the contribution of resource people from many related medical disciplines and also from the non-health sciences. Detailed planning allowed the structuring of the conference over an academic year. Clearly defining the objectives for each meeting led to effective evaluation and enhanced the educational process.