This is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for medical teachers for fostering excellence in medical education. It is a practical resource based on the Faculty Development Program 'Basic Course in Medical Education' by the National Medical Commission aimed at enhancing the quality of medical training. It lays emphasis on the importance of student-centred learning as per the Competency Based Medical Education, interprofessional education, and the ethical dimensions of teaching. The book connects theory with practice through case studies and real-world examples, offering insights that are directly applicable in various educational settings.
This book offers an in-depth exploration of the foundational principles that underpin effective medical teaching and learning. It covers a wide range of topics, from strategies of curriculum development and innovative teaching to assessment methods and the integration of technology in education. This book aims to serve as a handy reference to the faculty members in medical institutions across the country.
Dr Asitava Deb Roy MD (Path), ACME, PGDHHM, PGDMLS, MHPE Fellow, PhD (Scholar) is currently Vice Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Mata Gujri University, Kishanganj.
Dr Ganga S Pilli MD (Path), PhD, MHPE Fellow is currently Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, KLE JGM Medical College, Hubballi, Karnataka.
Dr Amita Ray MS(OBG), Fellow Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia, FAIMER Fellow, ACME, MHPE is currently Principal, JMN Medical College, Nadia, West Bengal.
About the Author
Asitava Deb Roy MD (Path), ACME, PGDHHM, PGDMLS, MHPE Fellow, PhD (Scholar) is currently Vice Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Mata Gujri University, Kishanganj. He has been a national resource faculty and observer for medical education technology workshops conducted by the National Medical Commission. He has to his credit more than 80 papers published in national and international indexed journals and close to 1000 citations. He is an author of books/book chapters in medical education and pathology. His areas of interest in medical education technology are innovation and creativity in TL methods, medical bioethics and humanities in medical education.
Ganga S Pilli MD (Path), PhD, MHPE Fellow is currently Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, KLE JGM Medical College, Hubballi, Karnataka. She has dedicated her services to KLE Society's JN Medical College for the past past 40 years. She is an author of couple books by CBS publishers to name Textbook of Pathology for Medical Students, Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine, 3rd edn and Pathology Practicals and Quick Review, 3rd edn. She is actively involved in research, academics and extracurricular activities.
Amita Ray MS(OBG), Fellow Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia, FAIMER Fellow, ACME, MHPE is currently Principal, JMN Medical College, Nadia, West Bengal. She is an all-India ATLS Educator and a BLS and ACLS instructor. She is a Cochrane Reviewer and has written several systematic reviews with meta-analysis. Besides, she has to her credit many papers in the form of original research articles, book chapters and books both in her subject as well as medical education. She is coeditor in a recent book on medical education publication and research. She has worked as a clinician and medical teacher in various medical colleges all over India as well as in Australia and Oman for the past 20 years. She is passionate about her work among underprivileged women with pregnancy complications and genital tract cancers in tribal and rural areas.
