A Practical Guide for Medical Teachers

Practical guidance for medical teachers

A Practical Guide for Medical Teachers is a carefully structured fifth edition reference for anyone involved in teaching medicine. Edited by John Dent, Ronald M. Harden, and Dan Hunt, it brings together experienced voices from across medical education and focuses on the real work of planning, delivering, and evaluating learning in medical settings.

Rather than treating teaching as a single skill, this volume looks at the many moving parts that shape it: curriculum development, lectures and small-group learning, patient-based teaching, digital technologies, assessment, student support, and leadership within the medical school. The result is a wide-ranging guide that speaks to both the theory and the day-to-day practice of medical education.

What this edition covers

• Curriculum development and design
• Learning in classrooms, clinics, communities, and simulated settings
• Educational strategies, technologies, and instructional design
• Assessment, feedback, and programmatic assessment
• Staff development, student support, and medical school leadership

Who it serves

The stated readership includes teachers and trainers in medicine, postgraduate and master’s students in medical education, curriculum developers, student advisors, and education researchers. That makes this an especially practical choice for readers who need a broad, organized view of medical education rather than a narrow specialist manual.

A focused reference for modern medical education

With its mix of foundational topics and contemporary concerns, this edition is built for readers who want a dependable guide to the evolving responsibilities of the medical teacher. It is an ebook that rewards both targeted consultation and deeper reading, making it a strong addition to any medical education collection.