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Academic Medicine (MACM) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Academic Medicine develops leaders for health professions education in the roles of teacher, leader, scholar and mentor. It is a 32-unit programme delivered through synchronous online learning, with optional three-day on-campus skill-building workshops each February.

Faculty: Keck School of Medicine of USC  |  Duration: 32 units; online with optional annual workshops  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Coursework (26 units) covers academic medicine worldwide, leadership, leading change, instructional design, competencies, professionalism, accreditation and programme evaluation, and research on educational innovation, plus a capstone portfolio and 6 units of electives.

Career pathways

Leadership roles in health professions education, such as education fellows, associate programme directors and programme directors.

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Entry requirements

Matriculants typically hold a primary health professional degree (e.g. MD, DDS, DPT, RN, MSN, PA, DVM, DO, PharmD, DC, DOM). A graduate GPA of at least 3.0 is required to remain in good standing.

Duration: 32 units; online with optional annual workshops

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