100+ Theories for Health Professions Education

The first text to succinctly summarize some of the most relevant theories available to inform health professions teaching and research, 100+ Theories for Health Professions Education is a must-have resource for any research scholar, clinician educator, or graduate student who has ever wondered, “Which theory should I use?” This unique text contributes to the advancement of health professions education by helping readers engage in rigorous, theory-informed scholarship and research.

“…a unique and timely resource...this book will be invaluable for both emerging and experienced HPE scholars seeking to more intentionally select, apply, and teach about the use of theory in their work.” -Alison Whelan, MD -Chief Academic Officer, AAMC

“…The extensive mix of theories offered in this compilation will help us challenge our assumptions as we fundamentally reconsider what it means to know and learn.” -Kimberly Lomis, MD -Interim Chief Academic Officer, Vice President, Medical Education Innovations, American Medical Association (AMA)

“…an essential companion for health professions education scholars and will certainly become your go-to resource.” -Charlotte Denniston, PhD -President, Australia & New Zealand Association for Health Professions Educators (ANZAHPE)

“An indispensable asset for every Master’s and PhD programme in health professions education.” -Jonas Nordquist, PhD -KIPRIME Fellows Director, Karolinska Institutet

“…a wonderfully thought-provoking companion…This is a book you’ll return to again and again when you’re looking for that gentle but significant shift in perspective that theory can bring.” -Sarah K. Wood, MD -Director, Harvard Macy Institute, Harvard Medical School

“…offers a diverse d�gustation menu to educators and researchers hungry for theory-what theories are, why they matter, their underlying traditions, and their misconceptions and criticisms…-Bon Appetit!” -Charlotte E. Rees, PhD -Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Science, Swansea University, UK; Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Monash University, Australia

“…an urgently needed resource for a global field whose scholars work across countries, languages, disciplines, and resource contexts… This is an essential resource for health professions educators and scholars who want to use theory not as a decorative requirement, but as a disciplined, generative tool for advancing the field.” -Melchor S�nchez Mendiola, MD, MHPE -Professor of Medical Education, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM); Editor of the Mexican Journal of Medical Education Research

“…Read this book. Ponder and wonder about education. It will enrich you more than you expect.” -Olle ten Cate, PhD -Emeritus Professor of Medical Education, UMC Utrecht, the Netherlands

“This exciting textbook offers a compelling and much-needed synthesis of theory in health professions education …[providing] a nuanced and generative approach to educational scholarship and will serve as an important resource for educators and researchers seeking to engage theory with greater effectiveness and intentionality.” -Eric Holmboe, MD -President and CEO, Intealth