Methods for Teaching Medicine

Clerkship and residency program directors, volunteer medical teachers, medical faculty, internal medicine physicians, family practitioners, and general practitioners DESCRIPTION A part of the new Teaching Medicine Series, Methods for Teaching Medicine explores not only the traditional methods of teaching medicine but also those that are more cutting edge and identifies the criteria teachers can use to decide which method to use. FEATURES A systematic framework for understanding medical teaching developed by world-class medical educators Innovative ideas for matching goals of teaching with specific formats of instruction Advantages and limitations of a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, small-group discussions, and workshops Tips for preparing and presenting effective lectures, creative ideas for organizing workshops, and insightful guidelines for leading small-group discussions New approaches to continuing professional development