A Practical Guide for Medical Teachers

Introduction Teaching and learning medicine Section 1 Curriculum Planning a curriculum Outcome-based education A core curriculum Electives, options and special study modules Section 2 Learning Situations Lectures Small group sessions Clinical skills centre Hospital wards Ambulatory care Primary care Distance learning Section 3 Educational Strategies Independent learning Problem-based learning Integrated learning Multi-professional education Section 4 Tools/Aids Instructional designs Study guides Computers Audio and video recordings Section 5 Curriculum themes Basic sciences Communication skills Ethics and attitudes Preparing for practice Informatics Evidence-based practice Section 6 Assessment Formative and summative assessment Choosing assessment instruments Objective testing Constructed response questions Tutor reports Portfolios, projects and dissertations Objective clinical examinations External examiners Section 7 Students and Staff Student selection Student support Study skills Staff development Academic standards - course monitoring and evaluation