BASICS IN MEDICAL EDUCATION

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 this improved second edition, student assessment, curriculum, outcome-based education, clinical teaching, and problem-based learning receive more emphasis with the addition of new chapters, essential updates, and consolidation. The tone is more pragmatic, with implementable examples and incorporation of newer evidence and better practices. However, one thing has not changed: the book still targets medical teachers without a formal background in education.

Contents:

A Bird's-Eye View of Medical Education
Educational Concepts and Philosophies
Defining Outcomes and Objectives
Instructional Methodology: General
Instructional Methodology: Clinical Teaching
Instructional Methodology: Problem-Based Learning
Assessment
Assessment of Knowledge
Assessment of Clinical Skills
Evaluation of Impact

Readership: Medical teachers from all disciplines as well as basic science and clinical teachers.

Review of the First Edition: “… 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.”

David J Solomon, PhD
Office of Medical Education Research and DevelopmentEditor of Medical Education Online
Michigan State University

Review of the First Edition: “… 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.”

Hirotaka Onishi MD MHPE
Chief
Medical Education Development Committee, Japan Society of Medical Education

Review of the First Edition: “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.”

Annals, Academy of Medicine

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

Singapore Medical Journal

Review of the First Edition: “… 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.”

Education for Health

Review of the First Edition: “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.”

Bioscience Education E-journal

Review of the First Edition: “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.”

Ed J Wood
University of Leeds, UK

372pp		Pub. date: Feb 2009
ISBN: 978-981-283-538-3 981-283-538-5		US$61 / £36

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