Understanding Medical Education: Evidence, Theory, and Practice 3rd Edition

Understanding Medical Education

THIRD EDITION

Created in partnership with the Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME), this completely revised and updated new edition of Understanding Medical Education synthesizes the latest knowledge, evidence and best practice across the continuum of medical education.

Written and edited by an international team, this latest edition continues to cover a wide range of subject matter within five broad areas Foundations, Teaching and Learning, Assessment and Selection, Research and Evaluation, and Faculty and Learners as well as featuring a wealth of new material, including new chapters on the science of learning, knowledge synthesis, and learner support and well-being.

The third edition of Understanding Medical Education:

• Provides a comprehensive and authoritative resource summarizing the theoretical and academic bases to modern medical education practice
• Meets the needs of all newcomers to medical education whether undergraduate or postgraduate, including those studying at certificate, diploma or masters level
• Offers a global perspective on medical education from leading experts from across the world

Providing practical guidance and exploring medical education in all its diversity, Understanding Medical Education continues to be an essential resource for both established educators and all those new to the field.

About the Editors

Tim Swanwick, Dean of Education and Leadership Development, NHS Leadership Academy, Health Education England, London, UK.

Kirsty Forrest, Dean of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia.

Bridget C. O’Brien, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Education Researcher, Center for Faculty Educators, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.