12 monthsProgramme duration
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Enhance your skills as a medical educator Our one-year, part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education will support you to become an outstanding medical educator.
You will develop a deep knowledge and understanding of medical education combined with advanced teaching skills and competence, meaning you can empower your students to deliver excellent care and treatment in a modern and rapidly-evolving healthcare environment.
Why Lancaster?
Our expert team of experienced medical educators are committed to facilitating the development of knowledge, understanding and competence in medical education, with the aim of improving medical and clinical teaching practice.
The mix of professional expertise that participants and tutors bring to the course, drawn from their experience in a wide variety of contexts, leads to interesting and informative discussions throughout the programme.
What will I learn? This postgraduate certificate aims to develop your skills and knowledge as a clinical teacher by providing a sound introduction to the theory and practice of modern medical education in ways that are relevant to your own workplace context.
During this part-time, one-year course, you will study three core modules which will see you gain a firm foundation in the principles that underpin medical education:
You will then select and apply a broad range of educational, teaching, facilitation, learning and formative assessment techniques to different students in diverse situations.
Through this, you will be able to demonstrate your competence in line with the Academy of Medical Educator’s learning domains:
The core modules are delivered through face-to-face sessions, supported by a range of multimodal learning resources.
The structure and format of this part-time programme is designed for professionals who wish to combine gaining this qualification with work and other commitments.
Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Can I study a PGCert in the UK without a visa? Lancaster University does not issue Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) documentation for postgraduate certificate (PGCert) programmes. We can only consider applications to PGCert programmes from students who do not require a visa to study in the UK.
You will develop a deep knowledge and understanding of medical education combined with advanced teaching skills and competence, meaning you can empower your students to deliver excellent care and treatment in a modern and rapidly-evolving healthcare environment.
Why Lancaster?
- Develop and consolidate your knowledge of the core principles of medical education
- Enhance your skills as a medical educator
- Become part of a network of learners who meet regularly throughout the programme
- Study alongside your clinical or professional commitments
- Tailor the work you do for assessment to relate to your own teaching context
- Benchmark your competency against the Academy of Medical Educator’s professional standards
Our expert team of experienced medical educators are committed to facilitating the development of knowledge, understanding and competence in medical education, with the aim of improving medical and clinical teaching practice.
The mix of professional expertise that participants and tutors bring to the course, drawn from their experience in a wide variety of contexts, leads to interesting and informative discussions throughout the programme.
What will I learn? This postgraduate certificate aims to develop your skills and knowledge as a clinical teacher by providing a sound introduction to the theory and practice of modern medical education in ways that are relevant to your own workplace context.
During this part-time, one-year course, you will study three core modules which will see you gain a firm foundation in the principles that underpin medical education:
- Introduction to Medical Education
- Introduction to Evaluation, Feedback and Assessment
- Teaching in Clinical Practice
You will then select and apply a broad range of educational, teaching, facilitation, learning and formative assessment techniques to different students in diverse situations.
Through this, you will be able to demonstrate your competence in line with the Academy of Medical Educator’s learning domains:
- Designing and planning learning
- Teaching and facilitating learning
- Assessment of learning
- Educational scholarship and evidence-based practice
- Educational management and leadership
The core modules are delivered through face-to-face sessions, supported by a range of multimodal learning resources.
The structure and format of this part-time programme is designed for professionals who wish to combine gaining this qualification with work and other commitments.
Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Can I study a PGCert in the UK without a visa? Lancaster University does not issue Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) documentation for postgraduate certificate (PGCert) programmes. We can only consider applications to PGCert programmes from students who do not require a visa to study in the UK.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Enhance your skills as a medical educator Our one-year, part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education will support you to become an outstanding medical educator.
You will develop a deep knowledge and understanding of medical education combined with advanced teaching skills and competence, meaning you can empower your students to deliver excellent care and treatment in a modern and rapidly-evolving healthcare environment.
Why Lancaster?
Our expert team of experienced medical educators are committed to facilitating the development of knowledge, understanding and competence in medical education, with the aim of improving medical and clinical teaching practice.
The mix of professional expertise that participants and tutors bring to the course, drawn from their experience in a wide variety of contexts, leads to interesting and informative discussions throughout the programme.
What will I learn? This postgraduate certificate aims to develop your skills and knowledge as a clinical teacher by providing a sound introduction to the theory and practice of modern medical education in ways that are relevant to your own workplace context.
During this part-time, one-year course, you will study three core modules which will see you gain a firm foundation in the principles that underpin medical education:
You will then select and apply a broad range of educational, teaching, facilitation, learning and formative assessment techniques to different students in diverse situations.
Through this, you will be able to demonstrate your competence in line with the Academy of Medical Educator’s learning domains:
The core modules are delivered through face-to-face sessions, supported by a range of multimodal learning resources.
The structure and format of this part-time programme is designed for professionals who wish to combine gaining this qualification with work and other commitments.
Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Can I study a PGCert in the UK without a visa? Lancaster University does not issue Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) documentation for postgraduate certificate (PGCert) programmes. We can only consider applications to PGCert programmes from students who do not require a visa to study in the UK.
You will develop a deep knowledge and understanding of medical education combined with advanced teaching skills and competence, meaning you can empower your students to deliver excellent care and treatment in a modern and rapidly-evolving healthcare environment.
Why Lancaster?
- Develop and consolidate your knowledge of the core principles of medical education
- Enhance your skills as a medical educator
- Become part of a network of learners who meet regularly throughout the programme
- Study alongside your clinical or professional commitments
- Tailor the work you do for assessment to relate to your own teaching context
- Benchmark your competency against the Academy of Medical Educator’s professional standards
Our expert team of experienced medical educators are committed to facilitating the development of knowledge, understanding and competence in medical education, with the aim of improving medical and clinical teaching practice.
The mix of professional expertise that participants and tutors bring to the course, drawn from their experience in a wide variety of contexts, leads to interesting and informative discussions throughout the programme.
What will I learn? This postgraduate certificate aims to develop your skills and knowledge as a clinical teacher by providing a sound introduction to the theory and practice of modern medical education in ways that are relevant to your own workplace context.
During this part-time, one-year course, you will study three core modules which will see you gain a firm foundation in the principles that underpin medical education:
- Introduction to Medical Education
- Introduction to Evaluation, Feedback and Assessment
- Teaching in Clinical Practice
You will then select and apply a broad range of educational, teaching, facilitation, learning and formative assessment techniques to different students in diverse situations.
Through this, you will be able to demonstrate your competence in line with the Academy of Medical Educator’s learning domains:
- Designing and planning learning
- Teaching and facilitating learning
- Assessment of learning
- Educational scholarship and evidence-based practice
- Educational management and leadership
The core modules are delivered through face-to-face sessions, supported by a range of multimodal learning resources.
The structure and format of this part-time programme is designed for professionals who wish to combine gaining this qualification with work and other commitments.
Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Can I study a PGCert in the UK without a visa? Lancaster University does not issue Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) documentation for postgraduate certificate (PGCert) programmes. We can only consider applications to PGCert programmes from students who do not require a visa to study in the UK.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should be working in roles involved in the education and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate doctors at all levels.
Please see our website for more details.
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