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Dec 12, 2024
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2020-2021 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Medical Education (Certificate)
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This certificate program is flexible and allows students to choose courses within the Medical Education program that align with their learning and professional goals. Students in this program typically choose courses in teaching and learning to enhance their skills as a clinician-educator at either a university or community-based program. The program is typically completed over one year of part-time study.
Contact:
Institute for Clinical Research Education
200 Meyran Ave., Suite 300
412-586-9632
Fax: 412-586-9672
http://www.icre.pitt.edu/Cert_MedEdu/index.html
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Admissions
Admissions Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements before filling out an online application.
- Candidates must have completed one of the following degrees: MD, DDS, DMD, DO, ND, OD, PharmD, PhD, DNS in nursing, PhD with clinical responsibilities, or other professional degree as deemed appropriate by the selection committee.
- Candidates must have a high level of interest in and potential for the pursuit of innovative medical education as a major focus of their career plan.
- Candidates must be based in departments that ensure adequate protected time to participate in courses and complete a research project during their pursuit of the degree.
- A minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- TOEFL or IELTS results (when applicable)
Timeline
The Certificate in Medical Education Program has two application cycles per year. The application period for the Spring Term occurs from September 1 through October 31. The application period for the Summer Term occurs from December 15 through February 28. In order to guarantee that you are considered for admission, we must receive your application and all component parts by the last day of the admission cycle. Students will be notified via email of admission decisions 1-2 months following the close of the application cycle.
Financial Assistance
The Institute for Clinical Research Education does not provide financial aid. Unless students have other funding sources, they are responsible for covering the tuition costs, taxes, and fees associated with their course enrollment.
Degree Requirements
The Certificate in Medical Education offers a very flexible curriculum. Students are required to complete 15 credits, but are able to choose courses based on their individual educational interests and research goals. A minimum of 9 credits out of the 15 must be Medical Education courses. Please see the ICRE courses page for a complete list of our courses.
More information
To learn more about the Medical Education Program at the Institute for Clinical Research Education, please visit the program page and review the program handbook.
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