Program Overview

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Overview

The course will suit health professionals and those interested in medical education. This course is relevant if you train others through formal teaching or supervise trainees at work. Our course will suit development as ‘professional’ educators.

Our list of module topics includes;

teaching in formal environments – lectures, seminars, etc

teaching in workplace environments – clinics, operating theatres, etc

curriculum planning and delivery

design and delivery of assessment

online teaching and learning

self-improvement of teaching practice through practitioner enquiry (Diploma-level only)

trends in medical education, and what drives them

critiquing educational research (Diploma-level only)

the master's dissertation allows you to design a small research project on any educational topic of your choosing

The course is recognised by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). It is also accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators.

Most of our current students are medical doctors. We do have representation from other health care professions. Our content is also relevant for them. Previous students include teaching staff at:

medical schools

vets

medical companies

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