Graduate Certificate in Medical Education

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.

Overview

This course whilst primarily targeted at clinicians teaching in the clinical settings, will also be structured so that it is relevant to all academics (including non-clinical) teaching in School of Medicine.

A distinctive feature of this program is the flexible teaching methods which will include face-to-face teaching, online discussion groups, workshop and demonstrations.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Medical Education will be able to:

1. Demonstrate and implement knowledge of adult, lifelong and small group learning principles.
2. Demonstrate cognitive skills to critically analyse and design learning experiences and evaluate how best these experiences can be implemented in one’s own practice and professional context.
3. Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills to critically analyse, design and implement assessment tasks.
4. Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills and make independent judgements about effective teaching and associated evaluation strategies in a range of specialised and professional contexts.

Course Structure

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: gsm-info@uow.edu.au