Brought to you by Penguin. What could a lacemaker have in common with vascular surgeons? A Savile Row tailor with molecular scientists? A fighter pilot with jazz musicians? At first glance, very little. But Roger Kneebone, an expert on experts, has spent his life finding unexpected connections.Kneebone maps out a path we''re all following, whether in our career or any other part of our lives. He shows how you start by ''doing time'' as an Apprentice, copying how things are already done. Then you set out on your own as a Journeyman, developing your ''voice'' and taking full responsibility for your work, with its successes and inevitable failures. Finally, you become a Master, passing on your knowledge and skill to future generations. Expert explains the internal processes we all have to go through as we edge forwards.In this groundbreaking book, Kneebone combines his own experiences as a doctor with insights from extraordinary people and cutting-edge research. He tells a story that resonates with us all - the story of how we can become expert. Whether you''re developing a new career, studying a language, learning a musical instrument or simply becoming the person you want to be, Expert reveals the path to mastery and shows what lies ahead.''Roger Kneebone is a legend'' Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters''Superbly written, passionately argued and very necessary'' Tim Ingold, University of Aberdeen''The doctor stitching together medicine and art'' Guardian''If you want to do anything better, from surgery to embroidery, you can learn something from this book'' Christopher Peters, Imperial College London''Kneebone is our foremost expert on expertise. Expert is a desperately important book at a moment when we''ve begun to wonder just what we might still be good at'' Ken Arnold, Wellcome Collection''Whisper it quietly, but post COVID-19, there is a growing realization that experts do matter'' Susan Standring, King''s College London© Roger Kneebone 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Surgical Education: Theorising an Emerging Domain delineates surgical (as opposed to medical) education as a new and emerging field of academic enquiry. This reflects profound changes in healthcare training and practice on an international basis. As such, this book introduces, examines and explores the contribution of selected concepts and theories to surgical learning and practice. The first four chapters consider core facets of surgical education, such as simulation, while subsequent chapters take a key idea, often well known in another field, and examine its relevance to surgical education.

Of course, performing invasive procedures is no longer the exclusive preserve of ‘traditional’ surgeons. Boundaries between surgery and the interventional specialties (radiology, cardiology, intensive care) are becoming increasingly blurred, especially as technology continues to expand. Changing work patterns and explosive technological development mark this out as a major growth area. New educational approaches (e.g. the use of simulation) are emerging. And all clinical practice is a team activity, where clinicians from many specialties (medicine, nursing, allied professions) come together with shared goals. For all the above groups, and their patients, education (teaching, training, learning and assessment) is of crucial importance.

Yet the unique characteristics of surgical education have not previously been addressed from an educational perspective, nor have its possibilities as a new research domain been mapped. The domain needs to be theorised and its epistemological foundations established. There is thus both a need and a market for a definitive work in this area, aimed at surgeons, other clinicians, non-clinicians, educators, and others interested in this new domain.

Brought to you by Penguin. What could a lacemaker have in common with vascular surgeons? A Savile Row tailor with molecular scientists? A fighter pilot with jazz musicians? At first glance, very little. But Roger Kneebone, an expert on experts, has spent his life finding unexpected connections.Kneebone maps out a path we''re all following, whether in our career or any other part of our lives. He shows how you start by ''doing time'' as an Apprentice, copying how things are already done. Then you set out on your own as a Journeyman, developing your ''voice'' and taking full responsibility for your work, with its successes and inevitable failures. Finally, you become a Master, passing on your knowledge and skill to future generations. Expert explains the internal processes we all have to go through as we edge forwards.In this groundbreaking book, Kneebone combines his own experiences as a doctor with insights from extraordinary people and cutting-edge research. He tells a story that resonates with us all - the story of how we can become expert. Whether you''re developing a new career, studying a language, learning a musical instrument or simply becoming the person you want to be, Expert reveals the path to mastery and shows what lies ahead.''Roger Kneebone is a legend'' Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters''Superbly written, passionately argued and very necessary'' Tim Ingold, University of Aberdeen''The doctor stitching together medicine and art'' Guardian''If you want to do anything better, from surgery to embroidery, you can learn something from this book'' Christopher Peters, Imperial College London''Kneebone is our foremost expert on expertise. Expert is a desperately important book at a moment when we''ve begun to wonder just what we might still be good at'' Ken Arnold, Wellcome Collection''Whisper it quietly, but post COVID-19, there is a growing realization that experts do matter'' Susan Standring, King''s College London© Roger Kneebone 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Surgical Education: Theorising an Emerging Domain delineates surgical (as opposed to medical) education as a new and emerging field of academic enquiry. This reflects profound changes in healthcare training and practice on an international basis. As such, this book introduces, examines and explores the contribution of selected concepts and theories to surgical learning and practice. The first four chapters consider core facets of surgical education, such as simulation, while subsequent chapters take a key idea, often well known in another field, and examine its relevance to surgical education.

Of course, performing invasive procedures is no longer the exclusive preserve of ‘traditional’ surgeons. Boundaries between surgery and the interventional specialties (radiology, cardiology, intensive care) are becoming increasingly blurred, especially as technology continues to expand. Changing work patterns and explosive technological development mark this out as a major growth area. New educational approaches (e.g. the use of simulation) are emerging. And all clinical practice is a team activity, where clinicians from many specialties (medicine, nursing, allied professions) come together with shared goals. For all the above groups, and their patients, education (teaching, training, learning and assessment) is of crucial importance.

Yet the unique characteristics of surgical education have not previously been addressed from an educational perspective, nor have its possibilities as a new research domain been mapped. The domain needs to be theorised and its epistemological foundations established. There is thus both a need and a market for a definitive work in this area, aimed at surgeons, other clinicians, non-clinicians, educators, and others interested in this new domain.