Curriculum Development for Medical Education: A Comprehensive Guide

By Patricia A. Thomas, David E. Kern, Mark T. Hughes, Sean A. Tackett, and Belinda Y. Chen

A Thoroughly Revised and Updated Fourth Edition

This internationally acclaimed text has become a standard for curriculum development in health professional education, serving a diverse professional and international audience.

Practical Approach to Curriculum Development

Building on the time-honored, practical, and user-friendly approach of the six-step model of curriculum development, this edition 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

A Cutting-Edge Tool for Faculty Members and Administrators

This edition serves as a practical guidebook for faculty members and administrators responsible for the educational experiences of health professional students, residents, fellows, and practitioners.

Comprehensive Coverage of Curriculum Development

The book includes chapters on each of the steps of curriculum development, with updated examples and questions to guide the application of the timeless principles.

Subsequent chapters cover curriculum maintenance and enhancement, dissemination, and curriculum development for larger programs.

Additional Resources for Health Professional Educators

Appendixes present examples of full curricula designed using the six-step approach, providing a basis for meaningful educational interventions, scholarship, and career advancement for the health professional educator.

The book also provides curricular, faculty development, and funding resources.

Contributors:

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

Publication Details:

Published by Johns Hopkins University Press, Fourth Edition (August 30, 2022)

Language: English

Paperback: 392 pages

ISBN-10: 1421444100

ISBN-13: 978-1421444109