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Health Professions Education

Instructor-led

Professional Certificate in Curriculum Development in Health Professions Education

Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based, contextually relevant healthcare curricula aligned with international standards.

A practical, scholarly approach to designing, implementing, and evaluating learner-centered, evidence-based curricula. Faculty gain systematic skills to connect subject expertise with educational theory, course mapping, and data-driven program evaluation.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), UK

Overview

Builds curriculum development competencies using recognized international frameworks while considering local context. Designed for subject-matter experts who want formal grounding in educational design, the course covers needs assessment, curriculum models (Kern's six steps, SPICES), horizontal and vertical integration, technology-enhanced learning, and quality evaluation. Through case studies and project-based learning, participants design or revise a real curriculum component for their own institution.

What you'll learn

  • Critically evaluate curriculum development models and apply the most appropriate to specific healthcare contexts.
  • Develop detailed course plans with clear objectives, content outlines, instructional strategies, and aligned assessments.
  • Apply best practices in curriculum implementation, aligned with educational goals and diverse learner needs.
  • Use evaluation tools to assess curriculum impact and support data-driven decisions.
  • Integrate educational innovations (technology-enhanced learning, IPE) into curriculum design.
  • Document curriculum development processes and reflections to scholarly standards.

Course structure

Foundations of Curriculum Development in HPE

  • Curriculum types, needs assessment, objectives

Curriculum Design and Educational Strategies

  • Kern's six steps, SPICES, integration

Curriculum Implementation and Faculty Development

  • Translating design into practice

Curriculum Evaluation and Quality Improvement

  • Evaluation tools, data-driven revision

Innovations and Trends in Medical Education Curriculum

  • E-learning, IPE, competency models

Course and Block Design in Medical Education

  • Courses, clinical rotations, assessment alignment

How you're assessed

Curriculum Development Portfolio (50%) and Reflective Essay (50%), plus attendance and forum participation.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), UK, and mapped across AoME Professional Standards Domains 1–4. Certificate issued by Avicenna Health Institute. Graduates can apply for AoME Membership (MAcadMEd) through the fast-track pathway.

Who it's for

Health professions educators and course coordinators

Health professionals with academic or clinical education roles

Faculty on curriculum committees

Health professions education postgraduate students and researchers

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, or related health sciences
  • Involvement or interest in course planning or teaching
  • Professional English

Instructors

Dr. Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla

MBBS, MHPE, PhD, FAcadMEd

Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Limerick, Ireland. International leader in health professions education, social accountability, and curriculum evaluation.

How enrolment works

Register and pay here on the website.

Our academic team verifies your payment and enrols you in HILMS, our course platform.

You'll hear from us within 24 hours or the next business day.

Fees

$300

(portal access, live instruction, curriculum blueprints, digital certificate) · Group/institutional discounts available

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Next cohort

Sun 21 Mar 2027 · Sun 15 Aug 2027 · Registration closes 2 weeks before start

Duration

3 months

Delivery

Online, instructor-led — live Zoom + self-paced Moodle/Articulate · Weekly live webinars (recorded)

Credit hours

Non-credit

Language

English

Weekly Commitment

~8–10 hours

Modules

6

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FAQs

Can I work on a course from my own institution?

Yes. The portfolio lets you design or revise a real curriculum component for your institution.

How does AoME fast-track membership work?

Graduates skip the peer review and CPD steps when applying for MAcadMEd.

What platforms are used?

Live sessions on Zoom; materials, forums and assignments on Moodle and Rise Articulate.