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OverviewThis book considers the evolution of medical education over the centuries, presents various theories and principles of learning (pedagogical and andragogical) and discusses different forms of medical curriculum and the strategies employed to develop them, citing examples from medical schools in developed and developing nations. Instructional methodologies and tools for assessment and evaluation are discussed at length and additional elements of modern medical teaching, such as writing skills, communication skills, evidence-based medicine, medical ethics, skill labs and webinars, are fully considered. In discussing these topics, the authors draw upon the personal experience that they have gained in learning, teaching and disseminating knowledge in many parts of the world over the past four decades. Medical Education in Modern Times will be of interest for medical students, doctors, teachers, nurses, paramedics and health and education planners. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Shabih Zaidi , Mona NasirPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 2015 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 5.329kg ISBN: 9783319068497ISBN 10: 3319068490 Pages: 334 Publication Date: 31 October 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Evolution of medical education over millennia.- Medical education in twentieth century.- Theories and principles of learning :Pedagogy and Andragogy.- The triangle of medical education.- Curriculum development.- Instructional strategies.- Assessment and evaluation.- Research methodology.- Medical writing.- Evidence Based Medicine.- Communication skills.- Medical ethics, etc.- Case study and a model of COME ( Community Oriented Medical Education).- Some other models eg. MLEs and curricula in the Caribbean medical schools.- Medical education at American University of Barbados.- Some other models to view.- Epilogue.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |