Achieving Excellence in Medical Education: Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9781447158622 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 184 str.

Richard B Gunderman

Opis

A goldmine of theoretical insights and practical suggestions, Achieving Excellence in Medical Education, Second Edition explores the essential question facing medical educators and learners today: What is our vision of educational excellence, and what can we do to enhance our performance? Among the topics explored within this updated, engaging, informative, and thought-provoking text are: * Education's position as a priority of medical schools * Seminal educational insights from non-medical educators * Best practices of outstanding educators and learners * Promises and pitfalls of new educational technologies * Key resources for promoting excellence in medical education * Medical education's role in preparing future leaders * Leadership roles for medical schools in universities and society Reviews of the first edition: "This is an eloquent, quotable, and inspirational book that provides a template for "Achieving Excellence in Medical Education." - Journal of the American Medical Association "Gunderman is an accomplished educator, well known as a thoughtful and provocative teacher...I recommend his book to department chairs, clerkship and residency program directors, and education professionals who are shaping the future of medical education. " - New England Journal of Medicine

Spis treści

Education Matters.- Theoretical Insights.- Understanding Learners.- Promoting Learners.- Educational Excellence.- Educational Technique.- Obstacles to Excellence.- Organizational Excellence.- Center of Excellence.- Educational Leadership.

O autorze

Dr Richard B. Gunderman is Vice Chairman, Department of Radiology and Director, Pediatric Radiology at Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA. He is also a professor of Medical Education, Philosophy, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy.