Overview : a six-step approach to curriculum development / David E. Kern -- Step 1 : problem identification and general needs assessment / Belinda Y. Chen and Eric B. Bass -- Step 2 : targeted needs assessment / Mark T. Hughes -- Step 3 : goals and objectives / Patricia A. Thomas -- Step 4 : educational strategies / Patricia A. Thomas -- Step 5 : implementation / Mark T. Hughes -- Step 6 : evaluation and feedback / Brenessa Lindeman and Pamela A. Lipsett -- Curriculum maintenance and enhancement / David E. Kern and Patricia A. Thomas -- Dissemination / David E. Kern and Eric B. Bass -- Curriculum development for larger programs / Patricia A. Thomas.