Medical Education

Medical education is at the centre of all medical training around the world. As a medical educator, you will be training, motivating, and engaging the next generation of medical professionals in your area of expertise. Our team will help you to draw on your existing experiences. This will help you to excel in your educational practice.<br/><br/>At Newcastle University, we take students from all backgrounds in medical education, not just doctors. Students have joined us from disciplines including:<br/><br/>nursing<br/>dentistry<br/>pharmacy<br/>podiatry<br/>veterinary sciences<br/><br/>You’ll be part of a global community, with students joining us from all over the world. This adds to the shared experiences and global outlook of our graduates. You’ll study with a broad range of peers, from intercalating medical students to senior clinical staff. These perspectives allow our students to develop their values and skills as part of their learning experience.<br/><br/>Our course is tailored for the working professional. You can start with a PG Cert and build up to a full master’s on a schedule that suits you. Our flexible programme allows you to fit your learning around your commitments. There is no need to relocate to Newcastle upon Tyne as the programmes are fully distance learning.<br/><br/>The Medical Education programme is part of the School of Medicine at Newcastle University. This means our expert teaching team are integrated in undergraduate medical teaching and postgraduate physician associate teaching. Our Faculty of Medical Sciences practices interdisciplinary learning. This means you will benefit from expertise in other areas, including our Dental School.<br/><br/>We deliver a modern curriculum. We make sure regular changes, reflect current issues in Medical Education. This ensures appropriate content within our programme to support you in your career. We engage at a national level with professional organisations. This allows us to make sure our programme continues to be relevant for our students. These include:<br/><br/>The Associate for the Study of Medical Education<br/>The Academy of Medical Education<br/>Advance HE