Manual of Undergraduate Psychiatric Education, 1e

Sanches
APA
328 pages
ISBN: 9798894551142
December 2025

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. Organized in three parts, it covers general topics, including curriculum development, assessment, and feedback; practical aspects of teaching, from presentation techniques and simulation to remote learning; and specialized themes that include leadership and career pathways, research education, and ethico-legal concerns.