The book Essence of Medical Education (2nd edition) by R.K. Dixit (along with Prof. S.S. Keshri and Prof. Rahul Agrawal) is a concise yet comprehensive guide aimed at medical educators — especially those teaching undergraduates or dental students. 
the book covers all the core areas of medical teaching and learning: from fundamentals like the “process of learning,” educational objectives, and various teaching–learning methods, to more advanced aspects like curriculum reform, skill development, evaluation methods (including MCQs, viva-voce, OSCE/OSPE).
What distinguishes this book is its practical orientation. Rather than presenting exhaustive theoretical frameworks or bloated pedagogy, the authors focus on topics of real-world relevance for faculty members: how students learn and stay motivated, effective teacher–student relationships, bedside teaching, small-group discussion, communication skills, counseling skills — all described in simple, accessible language with useful mnemonics to aid retention.
This makes the book especially valuable for busy clinicians or teachers who want a reasonably quick but solid grounding in educational principles without wading through overly theoretical texts. In short: “Essence of Medical Education” succeeds as a practical handbook for those involved in medical teaching — equipping them to design lessons, assess students, and contribute meaningfully to academic and curricular development rather than simply imparting rote knowledge.