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This Third Edition of the highly-praised Practical Guide for Medical Teachers continues to provide a bridge between theoretical aspects of medical education and the practical delivery of enthusiastic teaching. As in its previous editions it will act as an invaluable aid to clinicians as well as other healthcare teachers in their understanding of contemporary educational principles, providing practical help in the delivery of the variety of teaching situations which characterise present day curricula. Key concepts and tips are presented in a digestible form and in a way which indicates both their immediate relevance and practical implications.

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The textbook covers a topical subject in a concise format
A highly practical text including useful ";Tips"; throughout
Highly referenced with questions to interest the reader and back-up advice given
Contributed by an international team of authors, including many of the leading names in medical educational development worldwide.

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A new text design, continuing to use an attractive two colour presentation throughout.
New chapters on clinical learning in the early years; the early years of postgraduate training; preparation for general practice and the educational environment.
Other new chapters discuss learning in rural and remote locations; learning with simulated patients; the role of mentoring; giving feedback; and the new concept of mobile learning (M-learning).
A final new chapter on professionalism
Up to fifteen new contributors from a wide range of countries and health professions thus providing an international perspective and presenting a multi-professional approach to all topics of interest to medical teachers.

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By John Dent, MMEd, MD, FHEA, FRCSEd, Reader in Medical Education and Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK and Ronald Harden, OBE, MD, FRCP(Glas), FRCPC, FRCSEd, Director of Education, International Virtual Medical School; Formerly Professor of Medical Education, University of Dundee, UK

SECTION 1

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

1. New horizons in medical education
2. Curriculum planning and development
3. The undergraduate curriculum
4. Clinical learning in the early years
5. Early years of postgraduate training
6. Later years of postgraduate or specialist training
7. Continuing professional development
8. Preparing for general practice
9. Educational environment

SECTION 2

LEARNING SITUATIONS

10. Lectures
11. Learning in small groups
12. Clinical skills centre teaching
13. Bedside teaching
14. Ambulatory care teaching
15. In the community
16. Rural and remote locations
17. Distance education
18. Peer-assisted learning
19. Mentoring

SECTION 3

EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES

20. Outcome-based curriculum
21. Independent learning
22. Problem-based learning
23. Integrated learning
24. Interprofessional education
25. Core curriculum and student-selected components

SECTION 4

TOOLS AND AIDS

26. Instructional Design
27. Study Guides
28. Simulators and simulation-based medical education
29. Simulated/standardised patients
30. e-learning and e-teaching
31. Healthcare education informatics
32. m-learning

SECTION 5

CURRICULUM THEMES

33. Basic and clinical sciences
34. Basic sciences and curriculum outcomes
35. Clinical communication
36. Ethics and attitudes
37. Professionalism
38. Preparing for practice
39. Evidence-based medicine

SECTION 6

ASSESSMENT

40. Principles of assessment
41. Standard setting
42. Choosing assessment instruments
43. Written assessments
44. Performance assessment
45. Workplace-based assessment
46. Portfolios, dissertations and projects
47. Giving feedback

SECTION 7

STAFF AND STUDENTS

48. Student selection
49. Student support
50. Study skills
51. Staff development
52. Academic standards and scholarship
53. Publishing and research