Understanding medical education : evidence, theory and practice / Tim Swanwick.

Previous edition: 2010.

Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Understanding medical education / Tim Swanwick -- Teaching and learning in medical education: how theory can inform practice / David M Kaufman and Karen V. Mann -- Principles of curriculum design / Janet Grant -- Quality in medical education / Alan Bleakley, Julie Browne and Kate Ellis -- Problem-based learning / Mark A Albanese -- Interprofessional education / Della Freeth -- Work-based learning / Clare Morris and David Blaney -- Supervision, mentoring and coaching / John Launer -- Teaching and leading small groups / Peter McCrorie -- Lectures and large groups / Andrew Long and Bridget Lock -- Technology-enhanced learning / Alison Bullock and Peter de Jong -- E-learning / Scott Rice and Jean McKendree -- Simulation in medical education / Jean Ker and Paul Bradley -- Portfolios in personal and professional development / Erik Driessen and Jan van Tartwijk -- Self-regulated learning in medical education / Casey B. White, Larry D.Gruppen and Joseph C. Fantone -- Learning medicine from the humanities / J. Jill Gordon and H. Martyn Evans -- Patient involvement in medical education / John Spencer and Judy McKimm -- How to design a useful test: the principles of assessment / Lambert WT Schuwirth and Cees PM van der Vleuten -- Written assessment / Brian Jolly -- Workplace assessment / John J Norcini -- Structured assessments of clinical competence / Katharine A. M. Boursicot, Trudie E Roberts and William P Burdick -- Standard setting methods in medical education / Andr F. De Champlain -- Formative assessment / Diana F Wood -- Thinking about research: theoretical perspectives, ethics and scholarship / Jan Illing -- Quantitative research methods in medical education / Geoff Norman and Kevin W Eva -- Qualitative research in medical education: methodologies and methods / Lorelei Lingard, Tara J. Kennedy and Stella Ng -- Programme evaluation: improving practice, influencing policy and decision-making / Chris Lovato and David Wall -- Selection into medical education and training / Fiona Patterson , Eammon Ferguson and Alec Knight -- Career progression and support / Caroline Elton and Nicole J. Borges -- Managing remediation / Deborah Cohen, Melody Rhydderch and Ian Cooper -- Dealing with diversity / Anthony Americano and Dinesh Bhugra -- Developing medical educators: a journey, not a destination / Yvonne Steinart -- Educational leadership / Judy McKimm and Tim Swanwick.

Written by leading experts in medical education, this comprehensive resource summarizes the theoretical and academic bases of modern medical education. Whether your concerns are with undergraduate or postgraduate, certificate, diploma, or masters level education, this timely reference supplies helpful information.