The Cornell-Bahia program, 1964-1975: an experience in international training.

A collaborative program of training and research between Cornell University Medical College and the Federal University of Bahia in Salvador, Brazil, was initiated in 1964 and continues to the present. The formation, organization, objectives, and research activities of and participation in the program for the period 1964 to 1975 are described. The major factors which contributed to the program's exceeding the expectations of the participating institutions are described.