Achieving Excellence in Medical Education

Second Edition
2. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-85729-306-0
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 184 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 465 g

A goldmine of theoretical insights and practical suggestions, AchievingExcellence 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

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gunderman, Richard B.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Universitäten, Hochschulen
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik Hochschuldidaktik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

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.