Program Overview

Medical Education, MSEd

The University of Pennsylvania Medical Education (Med Ed) Master of Education degree program is a unique collaboration between physician educators and education experts who have come together to provide a comprehensive, innovative curriculum designed specifically for physicians and other healthcare professionals. The program offers leaders in medical education the opportunity to receive master-level training in the delivery of innovative, evidence-based education programs based on sound educational scholarship and the latest technologies. The format is designed to support professionals from a broad geographic area by pairing on-site intensives with ongoing coaching support. This program is brought to you by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. It is directed, designed, and led in collaboration with the Perelman School of Medicine and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Curriculum

The plan of study grid for the first year is as follows:

• Fall:
  • EDME 5020: Learning & Instructional Design in Medical Education (1 unit)
  • EDME 5030: Managing Technology in Curriculum in Medical Education (1 unit)
  • Total Course Units: 2.00
• Spring:
  • EDME 5040: Evidence-Based Medical Education (1 unit)
  • EDME 5050: Assessing Medical Instruction (1 unit)
  • Total Course Units: 2.00
• Summer:
  • EDME 5010: Applied Learning and Technology in Medical Education (1 unit)
  • EDME 5060: Evidence-Based Medical Education II (1 unit)
  • Total Course Units: 2.00

The plan of study grid for the second year is as follows:

• Fall:
  • EDME 6010: Leadership Skills in Education (1 unit)
  • EDME 6020: Leadership Effectiveness in Medical Education (1 unit)
  • Total Course Units: 2.00
• Spring:
  • EDME 6030: Directing Education Programs (1 unit)
  • EDME 6040: Capstone: Leadership in Medical Education I (1 unit)
  • Total Course Units: 2.00
• Total Course Units: 10.00

Required Milestones

• Comprehensive Examination (or Portfolio or Thesis): Master’s degree candidates must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the field of specialization by passing a comprehensive examination in their area of study. The examination/portfolio/thesis serves an educational and evaluative purpose through which students are expected to review and integrate what they have learned in their coursework and fieldwork. Comprehensive formats vary.

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.