How to Teach Continuing Medical Education

This new volume in the concise "How To" series explores the foundations and principles of continuing education of professionals and then relates these to the practice of teaching the various modalities used in CME. The areas covered include experiential learning, group dynamics, situated learning and reflective practice - and make these understandable for all health professionals tasked with teaching continuing medical education. An ideal introduction to teaching for clinical instructors. About the authors.

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

1 Introduction to some theories of adult learning.

2 Teaching design and presentation.

3 The lecture.

4 Workshops and discussion groups.

5 Teaching skills.

6 Role play and simulated scenarios.

7 Clinical teaching.

8 E-learning.

9 Annotated bibliography.

Index.

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Dr Mike Davis

Consultant in Continuing Medical Education

Co-editor of "Pocket Guide to Teaching for Medical Instructors" (2nd edition)

Lead educator for the Advanced Life Support Group

Dr Kirsty Forrest

FRCA, Consultant in Anaesthesia, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Yorkshire, UK

‘Continuing medical education’ – the education and training of postgraduate doctors – is an increasingly important topic. Recent changes in postgraduate training programmes have reemphasised the need for teaching and learning to be focused and structured. Continuing medical education encompasses:

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• Knowledge of the some theories of adult learning
  
• Teaching Design and Presentation
  
• Lectures
  
• Workshops and discussion groups
  
• Role play and simulated scenarios
  
• Skills teaching
  
• Clinical teaching
  
• E-learning

How to Teach Continuing Medical Education is based around each of these modalities. This book will introduce the reader to the background of educational theories followed by chapters with practical tips to put into practice.

This practical and easily accessible book in the popular BMJ ‘How To’ series is the ideal introduction for clinical teachers, medical educators, and those tasked with organising training programmes.