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Table 1.

Characteristics of the Four Participating Institutions

Institution	Entry system	Medical humanity courses	Total no. of 3rd and 4th year students
A	High school entry^a)	Six "patient-doctor-society" courses, including behavioral and social sciences, ethics, and law	200
A	High school entry^a)	A "transition course for clinical clerkship," including communication	200
B	Graduate entry^b)	Eight "patient-doctor-society" courses, including behavioral and social sciences, ethics, law, and communication	80
C	Graduate entry^b)	Four "patient-doctor-society" courses, including managing, ethics, law, and communication	220
D	Graduate entry^b)	Five "patient-doctor-society" courses, including behavioral and social sciences, ethics, law, and communication	80

^a)

An undergraduate program consisting of a 2-year pre-medical course, 2-year medical course, and 2-year clinical clerkship. Medical students can enter medical school after finishing high school.

^b)

Post-baccalaureate program consisting of a 2-year medical course and 2-year clinical clerkship. Medical students can enter medical school after finishing a 4-year college degree.