Twelve tips for fostering the next generation of medical teachers.
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- den Bakker CR; Center for Innovation in Medical Education, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.; Hendriks RA; Center for Innovation in Medical Education, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.; Houtlosser M; Department of Medical Ethics and Health Law, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.; Dekker FW; Center for Innovation in Medical Education, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.; Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.; Norbart AF; Center for Innovation in Medical Education, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
- Source
- Publisher: Informa Healthcare Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 7909593 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1466-187X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0142159X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Med Teach Subsets: MEDLINE
- Subject
- Language
- English
Medical professionals with a special interest in and focus on education are essential to provide good quality education. Despite high numbers of students expressing an interest in teaching, concerns are rising regarding the supply of medical teachers, with few junior educators on the career ladder. To date, only some medical schools offer in-depth courses to students wanting to explore or aspire a career as a specialised medical teacher. We propose twelve tips for an elective course to foster the next generation of medical teachers. This course aims to enhance theoretical foundations and educational practices to cultivate the next generation of medical teachers.