Award-Winning Medical Teaching Kindle Edition

This book of practical tips for teaching medicine showcases the pedagogical pearls of 25 exceptional instructors from multiple specialties at the University of Toronto, Harvard, Hopkins, Washington University, and Western University.Unlike other texts that focus heavily on education theory, this book provides a concise overview of learning theories, active learning, curriculum development, writing learning objectives, competency-based education, and delivering feedback. Articles from the Best Evidence for Medical Education series are referenced.The remainder of the book presents the practical teaching tips from award-winning foundation science professors, primary care physicians, internists, and surgeons who educate medical and allied health learners. Each author discusses their career evolution, teaching philosophy, teaching pearls, and thoughts on the future of pedagogy in their specialty. The diverse teaching philosophies will help readers formulate their own educational doctrines, which are required for academic promotion teaching dossiers. Most of the teaching tips are cross-disciplinary and immediately applicable to practice. The reflections on the future of medical teaching may guide your clinical, education, and research plans.In the last section, special topics in medical education including professionalism, continuing professional development, medical humor, the 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC curricula, online teaching, simulation-based teaching, and education leadership are discussed.The text is sold at a nominal cost in hopes that satisfied readers will donate to their local food banks. REVIEWER COMMENTS“A treasure trove of knowledge on the philosophy of medical teaching and its application to healthcare. This personalized collection of short insights from teaching experts will be invaluable for both educators and learners”.Dr. Ahsen Hussain, Dalhousie Univ.“The text delivers a broad and comprehensive approach to teaching not only students in the medical field but also active learners in any academic sphere. It is an indispensable toolbox for those involved in medical education. I believe that every teacher, as well as every student, should devote the time to reading this most valuable resource.”Dr. Bryan Arthurs, McGill Univ.“From an overview of educational theory to useful tips from multiple experienced, award-winning teachers, this practical, concise and clearly written book is an invaluable resource for everyone involved in medical education”.Dr. Amadeo R. Rodriguez, McMaster Univ.“A fascinating book sharing the collective wisdom of award-winning, often inspirational teachers that concisely summarizes some of the current cornerstone concepts of educational theory. I recommend this book for new and established teachers who want to try and improve their teaching techniques”.Dr. Lorne Bellan, Univ. of Manitoba"Concise, clear and informative with teaching theory and highly relevant guidance for busy clinicians who don’t have time to take multiple courses, but want to improve their teaching."Dr. Ezekiel Weis, Univ. of Alberta & Univ. of Calgary"This engaging book combines a comprehensive review of educational theory with brief essays by renowned medical educators sharing their tips on how to teach better. The text is concise and easy to read, is timely given the evolving medical curriculum, and should be a very useful resource for medical teachers at any stage of their careers." Dr Peter Dolman, Univ. of British Columbia"This one-of-a-kind manuscript with teaching pearls from award-winning teachers in multiple specialties is easy to read, contains great tips even for seasoned teachers, and is highly recommended!”Dr. Nurhan Torun, Harvard Univ. Read more