A leading international journal in its field

Medical Education

Published on behalf of the Association for the Study of Medical Education

Edited by:
Kevin W. Eva

ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2007: 3/23 (Education, Scientific Disciplines); 10/57 (Health Care Sciences & Services)
Impact Factor: 2.562

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The senior international scientific journal for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education. As such, all issues of current interest, including teaching methods, curriculum reform, the training of medical teachers, the selection of entrants and assessment techniques, are covered. It is the main forum for teachers of medicine worldwide.

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Learning styles: do they really exist? Kieran Walsh Volume 41, Issue 6, Pages 618-620. Read article

Experience-based learning: a model linking the processes and outcomes of medical students' workplace learning Tim Dornan, Henny Boshuizen, Nigel King, Albert Scherpbier Volume 41, Issue 1, Pages 84-91 Read Article

Defining medical professionalism: a qualitative study Peggy Wagner, Julia Hendrich, Ginger Moseley, Valera Hudson Volume 41, Issue 3, Pages 288-294 Read Article

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Women in medicine − is there a problem? A literature review of the changing gender composition, structures and occupational cultures in medicine Sue Kilminster, Julia Downes, et al Volume 41, Issue 1, Pages 39-49 Read Article

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TopEndorsements

"I have been impressed with the quality of articles which have appeared in the journal recently...........they make a terrific contribution to the understanding of a number of key areas in medical education. The journal has become a real quality product."
J.S. Rennie, Postgraduate Dental Dean, Scottish Council for Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education

"Medical Education presents quality articles and commentaries on educational matters from around the world. An excellent source of information for medical educators and researchers alike."
Georges Bordage, MD, PhD Director of Graduate Studies, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago

"Family doctors around the world are playing an increasing role in medical edution - for example over 4,000 GPs are undergraduate tutors in the UK. Their contributions are characterised by a critical and reflective approach. Medical Education is the number one journal for family doctors who are interested in innovation, evidence and debate in medical edution."
Jill Morrison, Professor of General Practice, University of Glasgow

A journal with an international readership (such as Medical Education) offers a better basis for exchange of ideas and perspectives."
Edward J. Eckenfels, Department of Preventative Medicine, Rush Medical College, USA