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Medical Science Educator Handbook, 1st Edition

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Edited by Amber J. Heck, Amanda J. Chase, PhD, Jeff Fritz, PhD and Nicole J. Borges, PhD
This item will be released on 31-07-2026
Addressing a gap in the medical education literature, Medical Science Educator Handbook provides a comprehensive, focused resource in every key area of professional identity formation. It covers the entire spectrum of medical science educator develop ...view more
Addressing a gap in the medical education literature, Medical Science Educator Handbook provides a comprehensive, focused resource in every key area of professional identity formation. It covers the entire spectrum of medical science educator development, dividing content into three practical sections: personal development, curriculum development, and professional development —the key components that help you develop strategies to navigate the academic waters and flourish as a medical science educator.
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9780443380426
Publication Date :
31-07-2026
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Addressing a gap in the medical education literature, Medical Science Educator Handbook provides a comprehensive, focused resource in every key area of professional identity formation. It covers the entire spectrum of medical science educator development, dividing content into three practical sections: personal development, curriculum development, and professional development —the key components that help you develop strategies to navigate the academic waters and flourish as a medical science educator.

Key Features
  • Defines and describes the roles of a medical science educator and identifies best practices for building an educator portfolio for promotion
  • Outlines strategies for success on a personal and professional level
  • Includes the journeys and reflections of a wide variety of medical educators in their own professional identity development
  • Discusses personal development topics such as the medical science educator as a role model; engaging with others in intellectual, personal, and professional activities; and discovering your “why” as a medical science educator
  • Discusses curriculum development topics such as the role of the medical science educator in the development and implementation of curricula; the role of the educator as a facilitator, instructional designer, and navigator; the medical educator’s role in contrast with artificial intelligence; and more
  • Discusses professional development topics such as leader attributes; the functions of scholarship; research; navigating promotion criteria; training others; and more
  • A unique and practical resource for assistant, associate, adjunct, and full professors of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, cell biology, neuroscience and any basic sciences at medical, dental, PA, nursing, and other allied health programs
  • An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

Author Information
Edited by Amber J. Heck, University of North Texas Health Science Center, USA; Amanda J. Chase, PhD, Nova Southeastern University College of Allopathic Medicine, USA; Jeff Fritz, PhD, Kern National Network, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA and Nicole J. Borges, PhD, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, USA
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ISBN Number 9780443380426
Description Author List Edited by Amber J. Heck, University of North Texas Health Science Center, USA; Amanda J. Chase, PhD, Nova Southeastern University College of Allopathic Medicine, USA; Jeff Fritz, PhD, Kern National Network, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA and Nicole J. Borges, PhD, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, USA
Copyright Year 2027
Edition Number 1
Format Book
Trim 191w x 235h (7.50" x 9.25")
Imprint Elsevier
Page Count 280
Publication Date 31 Jul 2026
Stock Status Available for Pre-Order
Section I: Personal Development
1. Professional Identity Formation
2. Role model
3. Community
4. Flourishing

Section II: Curriculum Development
5. Curriculum Developer
6. Facilitator of Learning Medical science
7. Instructional designer
8. Assessor Assessment
9. Navigator

Section III: Professional Development
10. Leader
11. Scholar
12. Researcher
13. Promotion
14. Faculty Developer
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