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Advanced Certificate Adult Learning and Leadership at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The Advanced Certificate in Adult Learning and Leadership for Medical Educators is a 10-credit, New York State-approved, non-degree, credit-bearing programme at Teachers College for medical educators who want to strengthen their instructional and leadership skills. It is designed for allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) physicians and is offered in full-time hybrid and part-time hybrid formats. Credits earned may later be applied to Adult Learning and Leadership degree programmes at Teachers College.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Organization and Leadership (Adult Learning and Leadership Program)  |  Duration: 10 credits  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The curriculum covers adult learning, leadership, facilitation, innovative learning and applied research methodologies for medical education. It is taught by Teachers College faculty and practitioners in adult learning and leadership, with a team of physician advisors linking theory to applied practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a medical degree (MD or DO). Requirements: online degree application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts and/or course-by-course evaluations for all undergraduate and graduate coursework; results from an accepted English proficiency exam (if applicable); two letters of recommendation; an academic writing sample; a supplemental application; a copy of the medical license; the medical degree transcript; and a $75 application fee.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 10 credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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