Methodological preparation strategy for clinical teachers

The current changes in universities require training to enable teachers to improve their methodological preparation. Research work was carried out on the regulations of the teaching process; the results of teaching controls during three courses and a sample of 20 practical exams identifying the points made; a survey of students to find out their criteria about the quality of the classes and a review of the theoretical trends in methodological preparation. The strategy consists of: 1) methodological guide on education at work; 2) diploma course on teaching clinical propaedeutics and 3) preparation and application of practical examination observation guides. The results were favourably evaluated in a methodological workshop. The book is aimed at medical teachers in charge of clinical teaching and includes the application of didactic principles necessary for its optimisation.

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Professor consultor de medicina interna. Presidente de um tribunal estadual com 43 anos de experiência docente. Leccionou cursos de ensino de pós-graduação e o curso de diploma sobre o ensino da propedêutica. Chefe do Departamento Clínico e da cátedra de Propedêutica durante 35 anos. Presidente do capítulo da Sociedade de Medicina Interna durante 30 anos.