"This is a much-needed book. As the title suggests, it encompasses both the art and science of teaching in the field of rheumatology, which is evolving at a rapid rate. This is a unique book that will be useful for practicing rheumatologists who are interested in teaching, regardless of who their students are." (Kichul Ko, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2019)
Chapter 1. Rheumatology Teaching: The Need for a Review.- Chapter 2. Barriers to Learning Rheumatology.- Chapter 3. Methodology for Rheumatology Teaching (Providing Quality Education in Rheumatology).- Chapter 4. Modern Approach to the Patient’s History.- Chapter 5. Teaching Rheumatology at the University (The Journey from Teacher- to Student-Centered Learning).- Chapter 6. Teaching Rheumatology for Primary Care.- Chapter 7. Rheumatology Teaching and Research.- Chapter 8. Rheumatology Nursing Education.- Chapter 9. Motivation and Rheumatology Learning: Interactive Teaching.- Chapter 10. E-learning in Rheumatology Teaching.- Chapter 11. Simulated Teaching.- Chapter 12. Flipped Learning.- Chapter 13. Learning MSK Applications.- Chapter 14. The Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to Enhance Rheumatology Teaching (Pathological Anatomy in the Teaching of Rheumatology).- Chapter 15. Educating Future Learners of Rheumatology.
Yasser El Miedany, MD, FRCP
Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer
King’s College London
London, UK
Professor of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
Consultant Rheumatologist
Department of Rheumatology
Darent Valley Hospital
Dartford, Kent, UK
This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art overview of medical teaching methodologies with a particular focus on rheumatology. It discusses why teaching medicine requires a review, explains barriers to learning, outlines fresh teaching methods, and includes student-centered learning activities. It introduces novice medical teachers as well as more experienced educators to the exciting new models of medical education, innovative teaching approaches, and challenges they may face whether working in undergraduate, post-graduate, or continuous medical education. Since “Great teachers are made, not born”, this book presents the interactive pattern of the art and science of teaching and serves as a guide to becoming a highly effective medical educator. Rheumatology Teaching: The Art and Science of Medical Education is an essential text for physicians and related professionals who have special interest in medical education and particularly musculoskeletal teaching as well as instructors in nursing, physiotherapy, and physician assistant programs.