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Who are the authors of 'Pharmacology for Medical Graduates'?
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'?
What is the primary focus of the book 'Pharmacology for Medical Graduates'?
- Self-learning techniques
- Research methodologies
- Pharmaceutical marketing strategies
- Pharmacology for MBBS phase-II students (correct)
Dr. Tara Shanbhag has been awarded a 'Good Teacher' award multiple times.
Dr. Tara Shanbhag has been awarded a 'Good Teacher' award multiple times.
True (A)
What is a critical skill that students are expected to acquire from studying pharmacology?
What is a critical skill that students are expected to acquire from studying pharmacology?
The book provides a roadmap of the subject to be learned and tunes the students for deeper learning at the start of the ______.
The book provides a roadmap of the subject to be learned and tunes the students for deeper learning at the start of the ______.
What is the primary reason for a book to be useful in education?
What is the primary reason for a book to be useful in education?
What challenge is mentioned in designing a book for pharmacology?
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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