Diploma in Medical Education

Course Structure

This diploma consists of 6 modules.

Module 1: Foundations of Medical Education

• Introduction to medical education principles and theories

• Learning styles and adult learning theories

• Educational psychology and its application in medical teaching

• Introduction to assessment methods and evaluation techniques in medical education

• Current trends and challenges in medical education

• Importance of the flipped classroom model in engaging learners and promoting active learning

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Module 2: Curriculum Development and Design

• Principles of curriculum development in medical education

• Needs assessment and gap analysis

• Development of educational objectives and competencies

• Instructional design methodologies and strategies

• Integration of technology in curriculum design, including flipped classroom approaches

Module 3: Teaching and Learning Strategies

• Active learning strategies in medical education (case-based learning, problem-based learning, team-based learning, etc.)

• Small group teaching and facilitation skills

• Lecture delivery techniques and multimedia integration

• Simulation-based medical education

• Strategies for teaching professionalism and ethics

• Incorporation of a flipped classroom model to maximize face-to-face interaction and deepen learning

Module 4: Assessment and Evaluation

• Formative and summative assessment methods

• Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and other clinical assessment techniques

• Assessment of procedural skills and clinical reasoning

• Feedback delivery techniques

• Program evaluation and quality improvement in medical education

Module 5: Educational Leadership and Faculty Development

• Leadership principles in medical education

• Faculty development programs and strategies, including training in flipped classroom methodologies

• Mentoring and coaching in medical education

• Faculty evaluation and promotion criteria

• Management of educational resources and budgeting

Module 6: Educational Research and Scholarship

• Introduction to Educational Research Methodologies

• Designing and conducting educational research studies

• Scholarly writing and publication in medical education journals

• Ethical considerations in educational research

• Translating research findings into educational practice