Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education
About Our Program
Gain skills in educational research and program and curriculum development in the Health Professions Education Graduate Certificate program. This program provides an educational research foundation for teaching and assessment in health education.
Program Structure
Format
Hybrid learning
Typical program length
15 credit hours
Typical course load
Two to three courses per semester
Program Details
Curriculum and FAQs
Our program is made up of primarily online courses with synchronous meetings. Explore our curriculum and the most frequently asked questions about our program.
Admission requirements
Our graduate certificate program is open to those with a professional degree in health professions or a related field or those with a bachelor's degree paired with professional experience in health professions.
Applying for admission
Discover admission deadlines, eligibility criteria and how to apply to the program, whether you're a traditional graduate student or currently enrolled in a graduate medical fellowship.
Costs and aid
Learn more about tuition and program rates, cost of attendance for the program and potential scholarship opportunities.
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Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education student handbook (PDF)
Learn more about our program's policies and resources by exploring our student handbook.
Master of Health Professions Education
The School of Medicine also offers a master's degree in Health Professions Education. Learn more and find out which program is right for you.
Meet our people
Learn more about our faculty and their areas of expertise.
Contact Us
For general School of Medicine admissions questions, email our Admissions office. For program-specific details, contact program director Phillip Byrne.
School of Medicine Admissions Email: medicine@umkc.edu Phone: 816-235-1870
Phillip Byrne, Ed.D. Program Director, Associate Dean of GME, Assistant Teaching Professor Email: byrnepd@umkc.edu