Medical education, the art and science behind medical teaching and learning, has progressed remarkably. Teaching and learning have become more scientific and rigorous, curricula are based on sound pedagogical principles, and problem-based and other forms of active and self-directed learning have become the mainstream. We have progressed from the role of problem-identifier to that of solution-provider.

This book provides a balanced overview of the "why" of medical education, emphasizing the need for change and adaptation, and the "how", by demonstrating the way concepts and theories of medical education can be of immediate benefit to the medical teacher.

In short, this is a simple and non-intimidating book for general medical teachers to enhance their understanding of medical education and to improve their teaching.

Royalties from the sale of this book will benefit basic health care needs of children in developing countries.

Contents:

• Basic Competencies in Medical Teaching
• Historical Perspectives in Medical Education
• Educational Concepts and Philosophies
• Curriculum and Learning Cycle
• Educational Objectives
• Instructional Methodologies: General
• Instructional Methodology: Clinical Teaching
• Instructional Methodology: Problem-Based Learning
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Internet and Medical Education
• Research in Medical Education

"... writing is simple, concise and free of jargon ... They do an excellent job of covering the field of medical education ... is well organized and easy to read and their use of good instructional design techniques not only helps facilitate comprehension of the material, but also provides a good example for the reader to emulate ... I highly recommend this book for anyone entering the field of medical education. It would also serve as an excellent text in faculty development fellowship programs and would be a good addition to medical libraries in teaching hospitals, residency programs and medical schools."
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"... handy volume of description ... the book has references at the end of every chapter to satisfy the need. If you are too busy for daily activity to read a thick book, this book will help and attract you very much."

"I particularly like the way the 11 sessions, 38 chapters and all the subheadings have been clearly listed in the Contents so that the reader should have little trouble in discovering where to look for the topic of interest. The section on 'Assessment and Evaluation' is one of the better written sections as it provided practical points in guiding medical teachers in the conduct of student assessment and evaluation ... The authors are to be warmly congratulated for having written a very useful book. I strongly recommend this textbook to medical teachers."

"Basics in Medical Education represents a refreshing contribution to the current literature on education ... the beauty of the book lies not so much on its contents but on its simplicity of language and its reader-friendly style of presentation."

“... the authors have produced a text that is a useful introductory tool for the general medical teacher with references to further material if the reader wishes to explore the topics at a deeper level.”

“I think that teachers of both medical students and science students would enjoy reading some or all of this book, and hopefully having done so they will reflect on their teaching practice to the benefit of their students.”