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Graduate Certificate in Medical Education | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Medical Education |
Abbreviation: | GCertMedEd |
UOW Course Code: | 1192 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 2 years part-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Flexible |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
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:
- Demonstrate and implement knowledge of adult, lifelong and small group learning principles.
- 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.
- Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills to critically analyse, design and implement assessment tasks.
- 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
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDC901 | Introduction to Medical Education | 6 | Spring |
| MEDC902 | Practice of Teaching in Medicine | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDC903 | Assessment of Medical Students | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| MEDC904 | Professionalism in Medicine | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
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: smah-students@uow.edu.au