Understanding Medical Education

For the first time in a single core textbook, the Association forthe Study of Medical Education presents a complete andauthoritative guide to medical education. Written by leadingexperts in the field, Understanding Medical Educationprovides a comprehensive resource of the theoretical and academicbases to modern medical education practice.This accessible and timely reference is designed to meet theneeds of all those working in medical education from undergraduateeducation through postgraduate training to continuing professionaldevelopment. As well as providing practical guidance forclinicians, teachers and researchers, Understanding MedicalEducation will prove an invaluable resource to those studyingat certificate, diploma or masters level and a first'port-of-call' for anyone engaged in medical educationas an academic discipline.Exploring medical education in all its diversity and containingall you need in one place, Understanding Medical Educationis the ideal reference not only for medical educators, but foranyone involved in the development of healthcare professionals, inwhatever discipline wherever they are in the world.An on-line edition of the complete book, together withindividual chapter downloads, are available atwww.wileymedicaleducation.comUnderstanding Medical Education has been broughttogether and edited by Professor Tim Swanwick, Director ofProfessional Development in the London Deanery, Visiting Fellow atthe Institute of Education and Visiting Professor of MedicalEducation at the University of Bedfordshire.