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The Principles and Practice of Medical Education

Shaping the Future of Healthcare

  • 1st Edition - September 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Sameer Mohommed Khan
  • Language: English

The Principles and Practice of Medical Education: Shaping the Future of Healthcare presents a comprehensive and methodical approach to the many dimensions of medical educat… Read more

Description

The Principles and Practice of Medical Education: Shaping the Future of Healthcare presents a comprehensive and methodical approach to the many dimensions of medical education, offering healthcare professionals a clear and practical introduction to core principles and applications. The book begins with an introduction that is followed by a focus on curriculum development and instructional methodologies that enhance learning. Sections on assessment and feedback, as well as quality in medical education, address the importance of evaluation and continuous improvement. The final section explores research in medical education, encouraging evidence-based practices and innovation.

Together, these sections provide a clear and practical guide for improving teaching and learning in healthcare. Designed to bridge the existing gap in accessible and structured resources, the book explores the multifaceted nature of teaching, learning, assessment, and quality improvement, serving as both an introduction and a tool for advancing educational practices that ultimately support better healthcare outcomes for those working or studying in the field.

Key features

  • Introduces the fundamentals of medical education
  • Coverage includes curriculum, instruction, assessment, and more
  • Assists the reader in developing new healthcare improvement opportunities

Readership

Medical Educationists, Healthcare Professionals, as well as Medical Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students

Table of contents

PART 1. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL EDUCATION

1. Evolution of Medical Education

2. Principles of Learning and the Learning Cycle

3. Teaching and Learning Process

4. Values in Medical Education

PART 2. CURRICULUM

5. Educational Objectives, Outcomes, and Competencies

6. Curriculum Models and Frameworks

7. Curriculum Planning and Implementation

8. Curricular Approaches

9. Hidden Curriculum

10. Curriculum Mapping

11. Evaluation of the Curriculum

12. Learning Management Systems in Curriculum

PART 3. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES

13. Traditional Methods (Didactic Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Sessions)

14. Small Group Teaching

15. Innovative Teaching Methods

16. Microteaching

17. Workplace-Based Learning

18. Clinical Teaching Methodologies

19. Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education

PART 4. ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK

20. Introduction to Assessment

21. How Do We Assess

22. Blueprinting and Item Analysis

23. Written Assessment

24. Assessment of Clinical Skills

25. Learning Management Systems in Assessment

26. Workplace-Based Assessment

27. Feedback in Medical Education

28. Program Evaluation

PART 5. QUALITY IN MEDICAL EDUCATION

29. Quality Improvement

30. Quality Assurance

31. Quality Control

32. Benchmarking

33. Accreditation

PART 6. RESEARCH IN MEDICAL EDUCATION

34. Introduction to Medical Research

35. Explorative Studies

36. Descriptive Studies

37. Observational Studies

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the author

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Sameer Mohommed Khan

Dr. Sameer Khan is an esteemed Assistant Professor within the Department of Physiology at the College of Medicine, University of Bisha, in Saudi Arabia. With a distinguished career spanning over 12 years, Dr. Khan has been dedicated to enriching the minds of both undergraduate and postgraduate students through his expertise in human physiology and medical education, where he specializes in interprofessional education with vast experience in both traditional and outcome-based curriculum. He has been a part of various college committees, actively involved in curriculum planning, designing, and mapping. Recognized for his academic excellence, Dr. Khan was honored as the most outgoing postgraduate and bestowed with a silver medal for his exceptional performance by the Department of Physiology, KMC Mangalore. Dr. Khan's commitment to advancing medical knowledge extends beyond the classroom with publications of “Practical Physiology: A New Approach” (Jaypee) and “Fundamentals of AI for Medical Education, Research and Practice” (Elsevier).

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia