Created in partnership with the Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME), this completely revised and updated new edition of Understanding Medical Education synthesizes the latest knowledge, evidence, and best practice across the continuum of medical education. Written and edited by an international team, the book continues to cover a wide range of subject matter within five broad areas – Foundations, Teaching and Learning, Assessment and Selection, Research and Evaluation, and Faculty and Learners – as well as featuring a wealth of new material, including new chapters on the science of learning, knowledge synthesis, and learner support and well-being.

The third edition of Understanding Medical Education provides a comprehensive and authoritative resource summarizing the theoretical and academic bases to modern medical education practice. It meets the needs of all newcomers to medical education whether undergraduate or postgraduate, including those studying at certificate, diploma, or master’s level. The book offers a global perspective on medical education from leading experts across the world.