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Who are the authors of 'Pharmacology for Medical Graduates'?
Tara V Shanbhag and Smita Shenoy
What is the primary focus of the book 'Pharmacology for Medical Graduates'?
Dr. Tara Shanbhag has been awarded a 'Good Teacher' award multiple times.
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What is a critical skill that students are expected to acquire from studying pharmacology?
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The book provides a roadmap of the subject to be learned and tunes the students for deeper learning at the start of the ______.
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What is the primary reason for a book to be useful in education?
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What challenge is mentioned in designing a book for pharmacology?
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Study Notes
Preface
- The fourth edition of Pharmacology for Medical Graduates is published by RELX India Pvt. Ltd.
- Text is copyrighted by RELX India Pvt. Ltd.
- First Edition was published in 2008, with the fourth edition published in 2020.
- The book was written by Tara V Shanbhag MD, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre.
- The book was also co-authored by Smita Shenoy MD, Additional Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College
- Authors are affiliated with Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
Foreword
- Foreword for the first edition was written by an anonymous author.
- Author states a book should be designed to suit the level of learning by the student, whether they are undergraduate, postgraduate, or postdoctoral.
- Pharmacology books for MBBS phase-II should include a body of knowledge that relates to the study-course objectives with information categorized as "must know" and "nice to know."
- Author states knowledge should be factual, conceptual, and applied.
- Design of the book should include lucid explanations, cogent reasoning, and logically organized information, enabling students to grasp topics in proper perspective and trigger critical thinking, logical reasoning, etc.
- Author states the text serves as a preparatory tool at the start of the study-course by providing a road-map of the subject, and at the course-end (and examination time) it helps in rapid review and recapitulation.
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This quiz covers the key details of the fourth edition of 'Pharmacology for Medical Graduates', including its authors and publication history. It discusses the importance of tailored pharmacology education for various levels of medical students, emphasizing essential knowledge. Test your understanding of the foundational concepts introduced in this essential medical textbook.
