This volume presents practical tools for assessing medical students in the UK in light of a set of recent reforms known as Modernising Medical Careers. Fifteen contributions from leading educators discuss such topics as the principles of assessment design; simulated surgery for the assessment of consulting skills; and the roles of self-assessment tools and work-based learning in personal development. Legal issues pertaining to assessment are also considered. The editors are affiliated with the U. of London. Distributed in the U.S. by BookMasters. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)