PGCert Postgraduate Medical Education at Edge Hill University

This course takes a blended learning approach and has been designed to meet the needs of medical educators. It will enable you to meet the General Medical Council (GMC) standards for trainers and be recognised as a Clinical and Educational Supervisor. The programme is suitable for consultants, higher speciality trainees and non-consultant career-grade doctors working within the NHS England North West region.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine  |  Department: Medical School  |  Duration: 18 months -5 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study three modules, the first two of which will provide you with an introduction to medical education in the clinical workplace and offer an in-depth exploration of clinical and educational supervision in the medical workplace. For the third module, you will choose a specific theme from options including educational leadership, medical leadership, technology enhanced learning, management, teaching and learning, and mentoring and coaching. Modules include Teaching and Learning in the Medical Workplace, Supporting the Postgraduate Learner in the Medical Workplace, Developing Potential in Others, Delivering Teaching and Facilitating Learning Opportunities, Inclusivity in Clinical Education, Managing and Developing Medical Education, Medical Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching in Clinical Education.

Career pathways

Successful completion of this programme will enable you to critically analyse and explore the role of teaching and learning in the clinical context and make critical judgments within the medical workplace. You will enhance your skills in teaching, assessment, appraisal, supervision and reflective practice, with the opportunity to review your own professional needs and to plan and undertake relevant and appropriate activities to meet those identified needs.

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