Theory and Practice of Teaching Medicine
Theory and Practice of Teaching Medicine
Jack Ende, MD, MACP
As part of ACP's Teaching Medicine Series, this title is available individually or as a part of the complete seven-book set.
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Medical teaching--formal and informal, preclinical and clinical, planned and impromptu--is complex. Physician-teachers must be concerned with meeting the needs of the learner while providing effective care for the patient.
Offering the insight and experience of dedicated medical educators, Theory and Practice of Medicine includes:
- Practical applications of learning theories to better meet learners' needs
- Characteristics of successful medical teachers
- Approaches to developing faculty and improving clinical teaching
- Vignettes addressing specific clinical teaching challenges
- Resources and literature for medical teachers to enhance their knowledge
A special section, "Memorable Moments in Teaching and Learning," shares poignant anecdotes and personal stories of the power, joy, and humanity of teaching medicine from 22 colleagues in the field of internal medicine.
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Informative, practical, and engaging, the Teaching Medicine Series is an excellent resource for all medical faculty interested in improving their teaching, learning more about educational tools and resources, and advancing their careers in medical education. Available as a complete set or for individual purchase, this seven-book series features these titles: Teaching Clinical Reasoning— including web extras, Theory and Practice of Teaching Medicine, Methods for Teaching Medicine, Teaching in Your Office, Second Edition, Teaching in the Hospital— including web extras, Mentoring in Academic Medicine, Leadership Careers in Medical Education.