Achieving Excellence in Medical Education (eBook)

A goldmine of theoretical insights and practical suggestions, Achieving Excellence 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

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.

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A goldmine of theoretical insights and practical suggestions, Achieving Excellence 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: "e;This is an eloquent, quotable, and inspirational book that provides a template for "e;Achieving Excellence in Medical Education."e; - Journal of the American Medical Association "e;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."e; - New England Journal of Medicine