A Practical Guide for Medical and Health Professions Teachers, 7th edition (PDF)

By John Dent MMEd MD FHEA FRCSEd, Ronald M. Harden OBE MD FRCP(Glas) FRCSEd FRCPC, Yvonne Steinert PhD

Bridging the gap between education theory and the delivery of excellent teaching, A Practical Guide for Medical and Health Professions Teachers, 7th Edition, provides accessible, highly readable, and practical information for those involved in basic science, clinical practice, and education in all the health professions. Highly regarded in these fields, this text offers valuable insights from global contributors who provide an international perspective as well as a multi-professional approach to topics relevant to all healthcare teachers. This fully revised edition provides timely updates on recent growth areas―from artificial intelligence, to the evolution of precision learning, to cultural awareness. It remains one of the foremost guides from top educationalists in the field.

Emphasizes the importance of developing educational skills in the delivery of enthusiastic and effective teaching
Offers comprehensive, succinct sections on curriculum development, learning situations and strategies, curriculum themes, assessment, student engagement, and more
Includes new content on artificial intelligence, public health medicine, social accountability, cultural awareness, student well-being and mindfulness, cost and sustainability in medical education, learning analytics, precision learning, peer-assisted learning, and professional identity, to highlight some
Features an expanded section, “Patients,” that stresses the importance of the patients as a partners in education and assessment
Helpful boxes highlight practical tips, quotes, and trends seen in today’s approach to education
Delivers the knowledge and expertise of more than 60 new authors and some 130 contributors from 27 countries, providing representation across the health professions