Certificate in Curriculum Development for Medical Education: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Patricia A. Thomas, David E. Kern, Mark T. Hughes, Sean A. Tackett, and Belinda Y. Chen, the fourth edition of Curriculum Development for Medical Education has become an international standard for health professional education.

This revised and updated edition is designed for faculty members and content experts who are interested in or responsible for education in their discipline. The book extends its vision to serve a diverse professional and international audience, offering a practical and user-friendly approach to curriculum development.

A Modernized Approach to Curriculum Development

The fourth edition builds upon the six-step model of curriculum development, providing rich details and numerous examples of innovations that challenge traditional teaching models. The book also presents:

• Updates in our understanding of how humans learn
• A new chapter on curricula that address community needs and health equity
• An increased emphasis on health systems science, population health, equity, educational technology in health professions education, and interprofessional education

This cutting-edge tool and practical guidebook is essential for faculty members and administrators responsible for the educational experiences of health professional students, residents, fellows, and practitioners.

A Comprehensive Resource for Health Professional Educators

The book includes chapters on each of the steps of curriculum development, with updated examples and questions to guide the application of timeless principles. Additional chapters cover curriculum maintenance and enhancement, dissemination, and curriculum development for larger programs.

The appendixes present examples of full curricula designed using the six-step approach, which is widely recognized as the current standard for publication and dissemination of new curricula. This approach provides a basis for meaningful educational interventions, scholarship, and career advancement for health professional educators.

The book also provides curricular, faculty development, and funding resources, making it an invaluable resource for health professional educators.

Contributors to this edition include Chadia N. Abras, Belinda Y. Chen, Heidi L. Gullett, Mark T. Hughes, David E. Kern, Brenessa M. Lindeman, Pamela A. Lipsett, Mary L. O’Connor Leppert, Amit K. Pahwa, Deanna Saylor, Mamta K. Singh, Sean A. Tackett, and Patricia A. Thomas.

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition: Fourth Edition
Publication Date: August 30, 2022
English
Paperback
392
ISBN-10: 1421444100
ISBN-13: 978-1421444109