Main description:

A goldmine of theoretical insights and practical suggestions, Achieving Excellence in Medical Education, Second Edition explores the essential question facing medical educators and learners today: What is our vision of educational excellence, and what can we do to enhance our performance?

Among the topics explored within this updated, engaging, informative, and thought-provoking text are:

* Education's position as a priority of medical schools

* Seminal educational insights from non-medical educators

* Best practices of outstanding educators and learners

* Promises and pitfalls of new educational technologies

* Key resources for promoting excellence in medical education

* Medical education's role in preparing future leaders

* Leadership roles for medical schools in universities and society

Reviews of the first edition:

"This is an eloquent, quotable, and inspirational book that provides a template for "Achieving Excellence in Medical Education." - Journal of the American Medical Association

"Gunderman is an accomplished educator, well known as a thoughtful and provocative teacher. . . I recommend his book to department chairs, clerkship and residency program directors, and education professionals who are shaping the future of medical education." - New England Journal of Medicine

Contents:

Education Matters.- Theoretical Insights.- Understanding Learners.- Promoting Learners.- Educational Excellence.- Educational Technique.- Obstacles to Excellence.- Organizational Excellence.- Center of Excellence.- Educational Leadership.