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
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