Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma / Master of Science in

Medical Education
for Healthcare
Professionals
Accredited by the University of Warwick, provided by iheed.
About The University of Warwick
The University of Warwick provides
transformative learning and
research opportunities that spark
debate, fuel ambition and
ignite innovation.

Ranked 8th in the United Kingdom

and 62nd in the World, the University
of Warwick is an internationally-
recognised centre of excellence
delivering the highest standards of
education, research, information and
materials to improve the quality of
healthcare globally.

About the programme
This new Certificate / Postgraduate
Diploma and Masters in Medical
Education for Healthcare Professionals
is designed as an international
programme for healthcare professionals
across the globe who wish to work with
leading experts to enhance their roles
as clinical or academic teachers.
Using groundbreaking online
technology, the practical application
of evidence based teaching and
assessment strategies prepares
candidates to excel in the design,
deliver and assessment of learning in
their healthcare setting.
Developed and taught by world
leading medical education experts,
this programme will enhance your
knowledge and skills as an educator
and give you the confidence to apply
them in your own professional practice.
Who is the programme
aimed at?
This programme is aimed at doctors,
nurses, pharmacists and all healthcare
professionals with a minimum of a
relevant bachelor degree and a keen
interest in enhancing their career in
medical education.
Participants on the programme will
be recognised as effective clinical
supervisors and motivators of student
learning through the application of
adult learning theory, evidence-based
curriculum development and teaching,
use of technology in education,
assessment design and research
methodology.
How will this programme be
delivered:
This part-time interactive programme will
be provided through a delivery model
which blends self-directed learning with
tutor-led team based learning.
Throughout the course, students will
engage in:
› Weekly online synchronous tutorials
› Stimulating weekly activities
› Tutor-moderated discussion forums
› Reflective exercises
› Practical application of teaching and
learning in their clinical or academic
environment
Graduates of this programme will:
› Be recognised as exemplary teachers
and leaders
› Apply evidence-based strategies
to teach and assess in a variety of
settings

› This programme › Be recognised as leaders who can

is provided by The
University of Warwick
in collaboration with
iheed, a leading medical
education organisation.
mentor less experienced professionals
› Obtain a recognised Postgraduate
qualification from a top 10 UK
university
› Secure local CME accreditation
What will you study?
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Semester 1 (Postgraduate Certificate - 60 CATS) Semester 2 (Postgraduate Diploma - 120 CATS)

Essentials › Introduction to teaching and learning in a Learning › Needs analysis and selection of learning
of Medical healthcare setting technologies technology approaches/solutions.
Education in Medical › Creating content using learning
› Planning a teaching session
Education technologies for medical education.
› Teaching and learning in different group
structures / formats › Review of current issues surrounding the
sharing of learning resources.
› Professional development for teaching
› Review of social networking and
› Assignment guidance tutorials & self-
collaborative learning.
directed learning
› Education delivery skills in a blended
Effective › Examination and critique of published learning environment.
Teaching frameworks and models of ‘effective’ and
in Medical ‘excellent’ teaching. Evidence › Design of suitable research question to
Education › Key concepts and processes in curriculum and Values inform selected topic.
design. in Medical › Methods for literature searching.
Education
› Models of inter-professional education › Introduction to different types of research
and their evidence base. and how to apply them.
› Generic capabilities relating to teaching › Understand the role of ethical review and
expertise (professional identity formation, ethical principles in medical education
team working, communication). research, including patient consent.
› Processes and methods of reflective
practice. Management › An introduction to management,
and leadership and followership in multi-
Assessment › Current methods and directions in both
Leadership professional teams.
in formative and summative assessment of
in Medical
Medical learning underpinning a programme of › Leadership, management and followership
Education within health service contexts
Education assessment will be explored, including:
- assessment tools › Change management
- blueprinting
- standard setting methods › Team Dynamics
- feedback
- assessment of professionalism
Semester 3 (Master of Science - 180 CATS)

Research › The Master of Science covers: Literature

Duration: in Medical searching, Formulating a research
Education for questions, Study design, Writing a
Postgraduate Certificate = 6 months Healthcare research protocol, Presenting a research
Postgraduate Diploma = 12 months Professionals protocol, Preparing a poster presentation,
Master of Science = 22 months Critical writing and Writing for publication

Programme Entry Requirements: › Your research based professional project

will culminate in a ‘conference ready’
Applicants must: poster presentation and article ready for
submission to peer reviewed journals.
› Hold a degree of relevance to the delivery of medical
education granted by a recognised institution
› Must be engaged in Medical Education and be able
to apply the learnings on the programme in a real-life
setting
› Show evidence of proficiency in the English language

Programme Costs
Sponsorships, Scholarships and Flexible Payment Register your interest at
options are available. Please speak with one of our warwick@iheed.org
Education Advisors for more information.
 Who is iheed?
iheed is a medical education technology organisation built by doctors and healthcare professionals for
doctors and healthcare professionals. iheed’s mission is to see better healthcare outcomes achieved
globally by working in partnership with leading medical universities, postgraduate training bodies, and
other global healthcare leaders. iheed has a strong social mission to make the best postgraduate medical
education accessible through the power of modern learning methodologies and digital technologies.

With over 30,000 users across the globe, iheed serves individuals, ministries and national healthcare
organisations worldwide, providing accredited online postgraduate education programmes in partnership
with world-leading medical universities and training bodies, on the world’s most advanced medical
education platform.

Interested?
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