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Health Professions Education, Certificate, Master's, Doctoral/PhD

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Become a Leader Who Drives Innovation in Health Professions Education.

The Health Professions Education graduate programs are designed to help you become a leader in teaching and learning within the health professions. These interprofessional programs give you practical skills to engage in evidence-based teaching, conduct research, and lead educational programs and institutions. You will build on the knowledge you already have from your professional training while exploring new approaches to education. Core focus areas include educational theory and how to use research to advance knowledge in teaching and learning. You will examine educational theory and phenomena through the lens of your own discipline, giving you a unique perspective on how education works in your field. Students will gain advanced expertise that can open doors to new career opportunities, strengthen your credentials, and position you as a leader in health professions education.

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Program Details

Class Format

Online, Hybrid

Program Location

Online

UMB Campus (PhD)

Program Length

1.5-3 years *depending on program

Credits to Complete

12-60 credits *depending on program

Cost/Credit Hour

In State $769-$798
Out of State $994-$997

  • Online application
  • $75 application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • 300–500 word essay
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • CV or resume
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field (MS, Certificates)
  • Master's degree or higher (PhD)
  • 3 letters of recommendation (MS, PhD)
  • Proof of current professional licenses for applicant who are clinically practicing

Dates & Deadlines

MS and Certificate Fall Deadline: July 1
PhD Fall Deadline: February 1

 

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Program Overview

Are you ready to take your expertise to the next level? The Health Professions Education graduate programs empower you to become a leader in teaching, curriculum design, educational leadership, and educational research. You will gain practical skills to create innovative learning experiences, apply evidence-based teaching strategies, and lead programs that shape the future of health professions education. 

Through interprofessional collaboration and leadership development, you’ll gain the ability to guide programs, institutions, and organizations at the highest level. Whether you aspire to direct academic programs, influence policy, or drive educational innovation, this program gives you the tools and confidence to make a lasting impact. Your journey to becoming a health professions education leader starts here. 

  • The certificates are designed for completion in 16 months, but students have up to 3 years to complete.
  • The master's program can take 2 to 3 years to complete. 
  • The PhD program can be completed in 3.5 to 5 years. 
  • All programs begin in the Fall semester only. 

Students enrolled in Health Professions Education programs will be equipped to: 

  • Design and Deliver Curriculum: Demonstrate proficiency in creating, implementing, and evaluating curricula using evidence-based teaching and assessment strategies at both course and program levels. 
  • Lead and Manage Educational Programs: Acquire academic and executive-level leadership skills to guide higher education programs, institutions, and organizations within the health professions. 
  • Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work effectively in interprofessional teams and contribute to national and global communities to improve health professions education. 
  • Apply Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Use analytical skills to enhance educational programs, institutional effectiveness, and learning outcomes, grounded in educational theory and best practices. 
  • Conduct Educational Research: Develop the ability to formulate research questions, apply appropriate methodologies, and disseminate findings to advance theory and practice in health professions education. (MS, PhD)

As the demand for healthcare professionals continues to grow nationwide, so does the need for well-prepared health professions faculty who have advanced training in educational theory, instructional strategies in the health professions, and related assessment methods. The Health Professions Education curriculum is intentionally designed to formally prepare learners with the foundations needed to engage in educational scholarship, curricular design, assessment, program evaluation, and institutional leadership. 

Graduate Degree Pathways

Health Professions Education PhD

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This hybrid, 60-credit intensive doctoral program prepares students to conduct educational research and lead educational programs, institutions, curricula, and organizations in health professions. 

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Health Professions Education Master's

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A 32-credit, fully online degree providing students with the tools to further develop interprofessional health professions course and curricular design, research, and assessment skills. 

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Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

Health Professions Education Leadership Certificate

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In just 16 months, this fully online graduate certificate will give you the tools to lead educational programs, institutions, agencies, and organizations in the health and medical professions.  

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Health Professions Education Teaching Certificate

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This 12-credit, online certificate will help you discover how people learn, gain skills in implementing evidence-based teaching and assessment methods, and collaborate with professionals from diverse fields. 

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Contact Us

Admissions

Nina Jackson
Admissions Counselor 
nina.jackson@umaryland.edu
410-706-6489

Academics

Violet Kulo, EdD, PhD
PhD, HPE Leadership Certificate Program Director
vkulo@umaryland.edu 

Karen Gordes, PhD, PT, DScPT
MS, HPE Teaching Certificate Program Director
karen.gordes@umaryland.edu

Meet Your Faculty

Our distinguished faculty, composed of accomplished scholars and experienced health care professionals, will guide your educational journey. Drawing from their expertise, they'll steer you through our comprehensive programs, preparing you for success in educational research and leadership roles in health care and medical organizations.

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I felt that there was more science to education than I knew, and the HPE MS program showed me that this was an understatement! This program should be a priority for anyone seeking to make a career in education.
Stephen Kavic, MD Program Director, Residency in Surgery University of Maryland School of Medicine

Next Steps

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