In addition to Edge Hill University's PG Cert there are many other educator development related postgraduate courses available.
EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY
The Postgraduate Certificate in Simulation and Clinical Learning is a modular course which aims to develop a critical understanding of how simulation can be deployed to enhance teaching, learning and assessment in the field of healthcare.
For further details of this course please visit the Edge Hill University website.
MA Clinical Education (Part Time)
EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY
The MA in Clinical Education is a modular course which aims to improve teaching skills and develop a critical understanding of how individuals learn in a clinical environment. The programme will be run on a multi-professional basis, allowing practitioners from different professions and specialities to share their knowledge, experience and skills.
For further details of this course please visit the Edge Hill University website.
THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF EDINBURGH
Chiron Medal for Teaching and Training:
This annual award recognises excellence in teaching and training delivered by a physician. The award comprises a medal and the opportunity to contribute a related article to the College Journal or to present at a relevant symposium. The award is usually made at the St Andrews Day Symposium in November, and the medallist and their guest are invited to attend the St Andrews Dinner as guests of the College.
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Munro Medal for Excellence in Teaching:
This award recognises the often unacknowledged and informal contributions that trainees and SAS doctors make to teaching on a daily basis.
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THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF LONDON
A number of upcoming North West events and courses can be found here.
PGCert Medical Education (Part Time)
This programme will enable students to develop practical, generic skills in teaching and assessment underpinned by an understanding of educational theory; enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes as medical teachers in relation to teaching and assessment; plan and deliver effective educational experiences and develop sound academic skills applicable to the field of medical education, including literature review and research.
MMEd / Diploma / Certificate Medical Education (Part Time / Distance Learning)
The aims of the programme are to enable the individual participant to achieve the educational outcomes required for effective teaching and support of learning. Participants on the MMEd programme will also develop skills within a chosen area of Medical Education.
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MSc / PGDip / PGCert Clinical Education (Online Distance Learning)
The aim of the programme is to promote high quality clinical education by helping participants reflect-upon and share insights about their practice, to understand and apply educational theories and evidence from the literature, and to help participants develop a good solid foundation in clinical education and educational research upon which they can continue to build their own academic career. The programme will help participants learn sufficient knowledge and skills to deliver, develop and research high-quality clinical education in their own discipline, and will encourage and support the development of collaborative and scholarly attitudes towards clinical education.
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The Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), Diploma (PgDip) and MSc in Medical Education form an e-Learning course offering build up of study credit via a three-stage progressive course, delivered online. The course will improve participants' understanding of educational principles and approaches and their ability to apply them in educational contexts. This course will appeal to those who wish to have a flexible approach to study at a distance and who also have access to good internet facilities.
For further details of this course please visit the Cardiff University website.
PG Cert / MA, PG Dip
KEELE UNIVERSITY
The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education is accredited by the Higher Education Academy. The programme is aligned with Standard Descriptor 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education and successful completion of the programme entitles participates to recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
For further details about this course, please visit the Keele University website.