Manual of Undergraduate Psychiatric Education

As our understanding of mental disorders and their pathophysiology has advanced
over the last few decades, and with the advent of innovative biological
treatments, psychiatry has become increasingly rooted in medicine, drawing from
both neurology and neuroscience. The teaching of psychiatry has also shifted
from abstract, theory-heavy content to competency-based, practical training. It
remains essential to teach psychiatry as an integrated discipline, considering
factors such as globalization, diversity and inclusion, patient agency and
autonomy, and the relationship between lifestyle and mental health.

That
is where the Manual of Undergraduate Psychiatric Education comes in. Written by
and for educators, it provides comprehensive, practical guidance to develop
effective teaching skills in psychiatric education.

The book is organized
into three parts:

General topics, including curriculum development,
assessment, and feedback; fostering medical student interest in psychiatry; and
the historical aspects of undergraduate psychiatric education Practical aspects
of teaching, from presentation techniques and simulation to remote learning,
clinical teaching, and theories of learning Specialized themes that include
leadership and career pathways, research education, and ethico-legal concerns

Each chapter has concluding notes and key points that summarize the most
actionable information, and tables throughout the book provide quick reference
points. Unlike any other guide available, the Manual of Undergraduate
Psychiatric Education will help academic psychiatrists, prospective teaching
physicians, and professionals involved in medical education equip the psychiatry
leaders of the future.