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Accreditation
The University of Warwick
Starts 26 May 2025Limited Places Available
University of Warwick Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals
This 6-month Online Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals from the University of Warwick offers an international and interprofessional experience to clinicians wishing to further their careers and become leaders in educating healthcare practitioners. Teaching in the clinical environment is a demanding, complex and often frustrating task, a task many clinicians adopt without adequate preparation or orientation. A formal qualification in medical education is deemed by many as essential for career promotion and international movement. Furthermore, it is the foundation for building a clinical mentor and educationalist reputation.
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Duration
Postgraduate Certificate: 6 months (part-time)
Entry requirements
Second Class Honours Bachelor Degree in a clinical discipline. Students are required to have previous teaching experience and have the opportunity to teach/instruct in a clinical or academic setting throughout the programme.
Start Dates
January, May, September
Format
Online, self-paced learning, with live support and mentoring.
Obtain a World-Leading Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from a Russell Group Institution
This 6-month Online Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals from the University of Warwick (ranked 10th in the United Kingdom and 61st in the world), offers an international and interprofessional experience to clinicians wishing to further their careers and become leaders in educating healthcare practitioners.
The programme covers the principles and methods of teaching and learning and their application to healthcare. It gives you the skills to plan and deliver successful teaching and learning sessions. Taught by experienced clinicians and leading academics in medical education, this programme will enhance your knowledge and skills as an educator and give you the confidence to apply them in your professional practice.
Participants in this postgraduate certificate 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.
Graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy as an Associate Fellow.
This is a high-demand programme and is always oversubscribed. We advise that you apply early to avoid disappointment.
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As a passionate educator who teaches at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, this program has strongly impacted my perspective on and approach to education. The instructors' dedication to teaching and their love of the field are obvious to their students. They collaborated with us and assisted in whatever way possible to ensure that we would be successful. Moreover, the curriculum is flexible and dynamic, providing in-depth theory and real-world experiences. To further your career in education, if that is your passion, the Master of Medical Education is where you want to be.
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Jamal OmerPhysician/associate program director for the Pediatric Residency Training program, Saudi Arabia
A world-class student experience
This part-time medical education course programme is provided through an unparalleled online education environment, blending self-directed learning with tutor-led team-based learning.
Weekly learning content
Weekly synchronous online tutorials throughout the course.
E-learning platform
Highly interactive content and tutor-moderated discussion forums.
Certification
An Internationally-Recognised Qualification
Ranked 10th in the UK and 69th in the World, the University of Warwick is a world-leading Russell Group institution. It is an internationally-recognised centre of excellence delivering the highest standards of education, research, information and materials to improve the quality of healthcare globally.
Top 10 UK University
7th within the Russell Group ranking
A global centre of academic excellence
Enhance your CV, boost your career
Register your interest
This PG Cert in medical education programme is for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and healthcare professionals holding a degree of relevance to the delivery of medical education granted by a recognised institution.
Our graduates work here:
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Why study online with iheed
Active, not passive Learning
Heavily focussed on 'Learning by doing' - an active learning experience. Challenging formative assessments and group work to forge exemplary clinical educators.
Enhance your CV, boost your career
A Masters in Medical Education is the foundation for building a solid reputation in medical education. Indeed for most international positions in medical education, the review or hiring committee will not accept anything less than an MSc.
World-leading faculty
Our tutor faculty comprise world-leading Medical Education experts. They have been hand picked by iheed and hail from some of the most prestigious medical universities in the world.
A world-class online learning experience
The programme is a truly transformative user experience. The content is rich, compelling, engaging and innovative. It includes interactive video, 2D & 3D animations, medical imagery and instructional competency-focused pedagogy.
A Truly Global Programme
Developed by international Medical Education experts. Participants from across the globe (60+ nationalities) study together, learning from each other's experiences and forming a global network of like-minded medical educators.
Discounts and Flexible Payment Options available
We offer upfront payment discounts and flexible payment plans to make this programme affordable and accessible to clinicians.