Online Master's Degree in Education

Graduate Medical Educator Training Programs

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH), offers graduate-level accredited programs for physicians and other health care providers involved with or interested in medical teaching and learning or educational research. Those in clinical fellowships may also seek the MEd degree as an alternative to the traditional MPH or MS degrees.

The emphasis of these programs is on adult learning, curriculum and teaching methods, and medical education evaluation and research. The programs are entirely online with no onsite requirement – everything from orientation through final project defense are conducted via internet and telephone using web-based course management and conferencing applications.

Online Master's Degree (MEd) for Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals
The MEd is offered for those who desire an advanced degree and have an interest in medical teaching and learning beyond the level of the certificate or have an interest in educational research. The 45-credit hour program can be completed in as little as two or as many as five years. The degree issued is a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction. If a designation of "medical education" is desired on the transcript, students have the option of starting with the Certificate program and transferring the 15 credits earned in that program into the Master’s program. Program Focus and Curriculum Courses Costs How to Apply FAQ
Online Certificate in Medical Education
The Certificate is a stand-alone distance learning program designed to provide basic knowledge and skills in educational pedagogy tailored to health care professionals. The five courses (15 credit hours) are selected by the participant from the MEd program courses to best meet his or her goals and needs. Participants will receive a Certificate of Medical Education (Curriculum & Instruction), with such designation on the official transcript, and at the end of the program may transfer all 15 credit hours into the Master’s degree program if desired. Program Focus and Curriculum More Information Courses Costs How to Apply FAQ

Online Master's Degree (MEd) for Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals

The MEd is offered for those who desire an advanced degree and have an interest in medical teaching and learning beyond the level of the certificate or have an interest in educational research. The 45-credit hour program can be completed in as little as two or as many as five years. The degree issued is a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction. If a designation of "medical education" is desired on the transcript, students have the option of starting with the Certificate program and transferring the 15 credits earned in that program into the Master’s program.

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Online Certificate in Medical Education

The Certificate is a stand-alone distance learning program designed to provide basic knowledge and skills in educational pedagogy tailored to health care professionals. The five courses (15 credit hours) are selected by the participant from the MEd program courses to best meet his or her goals and needs. Participants will receive a Certificate of Medical Education (Curriculum & Instruction), with such designation on the official transcript, and at the end of the program may transfer all 15 credit hours into the Master’s degree program if desired.

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Online Professional Development Courses

During Summer 2009, we are offering two online graduate-level Professional Development courses:

Simulation: An Educational Strategy
Academic Writing

These two courses do not apply toward the Master of Educator or Certificate in Medical Education, but they do earn graduate credit. There is no application required to enroll in either courses, but students must have an undergraduate degree.

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Accreditation

The MEd and Certificate programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) through the University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services. Additionally, the University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Higher Learning Commission.

Non-Graduate Medical Educator Training
Cincinnati Children's offers an annual Advanced Educator and Faculty Development Symposium as part of our comprehensive, interdisciplinary, award-winning MEDALS program (Medical Educator Development and Learning Studies). This program, which features nationally recognized medical educators across the country, is intended for a regional and national audience of instructors in faculty development. The program emphasizes interactive and hands-on sessions designed for the more experienced medical educator. More Information

Non-Graduate Medical Educator Training

Cincinnati Children's offers an annual Advanced Educator and Faculty Development Symposium as part of our comprehensive, interdisciplinary, award-winning MEDALS program (Medical Educator Development and Learning Studies). This program, which features nationally recognized medical educators across the country, is intended for a regional and national audience of instructors in faculty development. The program emphasizes interactive and hands-on sessions designed for the more experienced medical educator.

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