The conclusions and recommendations of the Panel on the General Professional Education of the Physician (GPEP) and College Preparation for Medicine are presented. The recommendations cover the following issues: developing student skills, values, and attitudes; describing preparation for residency; adapting to changes in health and health care; emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention; broadening baccalaureate preparation; modifying medical school admission requirements; requiring scholarly endeavor; improving communication; reducing scheduled time and lecture hours; promoting independent learning and problem solving; using appropriate evaluation methods; incorporating information sciences; defining purposes of clinical education; supervising and evaluating clinical clerks; planning elective programs; integrating educational programs; designating educational responsibility; providing budget and resources; establishing a mentor relationship; expanding teaching capabilities; and counseling students. Additional concerns are discussed, including access to a medical career, resources needed for general professional education, medical school accreditation, physician licensure, and graduate medical education. The project working groups and participants are identified. (SW)