Achieving Excellence in Medical Education [electronic resource] : Second Edition / by Richard B. Gunderman.
By: Gunderman, Richard B [author.].
Contributor(s): SpringerLink (Online service).
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BookPublisher: London : Springer London, 2011Description: XI, 184p. 17 illus., 5 illus. in color. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780857293077.Subject(s): Medicine | Radiology, Medical | Medical Education | Medicine & Public Health | Imaging / Radiology | Medical EducationDDC classification: 616.0757 Online resources: Click here to access online Education Matters -- Theoretical Insights -- Understanding Learners -- Promoting Learners -- Educational Excellence -- Educational Technique -- Obstacles to Excellence -- Organizational Excellence -- Center of Excellence -- Educational Leadership.
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
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