The Programme

Introduction

• The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PG Cert) provides the opportunity for health professionals to explore the evidence and theoretical principles underpinning medical education, and consider how these relate to their practice. The aim of the programme is to develop medical educators whose practice is theoretically informed and effective.

• Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Sheffield. The award is is equivalent to 60 masters level credits. This provides opportunities for further study at diploma (120 points) and masters level (180 points).

Programme Aims

• The immediate aim of the programme is to produce academically informed and effective educators within the field of medical education.

• The ultimate aim of the programme is to contribute to the improvement of undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education, through the professional development of those who undertake the programme.

Programme Outcomes

The programme will provide participants with the knowledge, skills and academic grounding necessary to work professionally within the environment of medical education.  By the end of the programme participants will:

• Develop an understanding of learning and knowledge and how theories of learning inform practice in medical & healthcare teaching.

• Develop knowledge of the major policies governing the conduct of medical education and how these policies influence both medical education in the UK and influence their own practice.

• Demonstrate an understanding of a range of appropriate teaching methods within medical education.

• Develop an understanding of assessment, curriculum design, evaluation and feedback methods within medical education. Develop the skills of reflective practice and appraisal of professional development.

• Demonstrate the skills of critical analysis of educational research.