Teaching behavioral science to family medicine residents: integrating training into the family practice unit.

The teaching of behavioral science is an integral part of the education of family physicians. This paper presents a model of a program that integrates the teaching of behavioral science with residents' daily activities in their clinical placement. It outlines the format of the program, the curriculum, teaching methodologies, evaluation and funding. The authors stress the importance of collaboration between family physician and psychiatrist in planning and implementing the program.