Medical Science Educator Handbook: A Guide to Flourishing

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.Defines and describes the roles of a medical science educator and identifies best practices for building an educator portfolio for promotionOutlines strategies for success on a personal and professional levelIncludes the journeys and reflections of a wide variety of medical educators in their own professional identity developmentDiscusses 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 educatorDiscusses 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 moreDiscusses professional development topics such as leader attributes; the functions of scholarship; research; navigating promotion criteria; training others; and moreA 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 programsAn 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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443380422
• ISBN13: 9780443380426
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.2"