Certificate Program in Medical Education and Research (One Year)

Office of International Education c/o Department of Medical Education (MC 591)

808 South Wood Street, 986 CME

Chicago, IL 60612-7309

http://www.medicine.uic.edu/international

For more information:

Visit our website at:

http://www.medicine.uic.edu/international

Ara Tekian, PhD, MHPE Associate Dean International Education Email: tekian@uic.edu

Phone: 312- 996 -8438

Sonya Forster Raich, PhD Associate Director of International Education

Email: forster@uic.edu

Phone: (312) 996-7867

UIC College of Medicine

List of Elective Courses* (choice of five)

Simulations

Test Development

Assess ACGME Comp & Milestones

Intro Quantitative Data Analysis

Research Design & Grant Writing

Advocacy in HPE Leadership

Survey Research Methods

Assessment Methods

Adv. Program Evaluation

Leadership and Professional Identity

*Intensive format (M-F, 9-5)

The Program Consists Of:

1. Face-to-face classes (see list below)

2. One-on-one Mentorship

3. The Certificate Program for the

Clinical Teacher

4. Certificate Program in Standardized

-Patient-Based Education

5. Grand Rounds, Observation, and

Lectures

6. Fully Sponsored Conference Atten-

dance

Welcome to the UIC College of Medicine Department of Medical Education

This 12-month long certificate, which

includes a research component that

reinforces the coursework, presents

students with the appropriate timeframe

to produce a final paper, which will afford

them the opportunity to submit a

manuscript for publication.

In addition, the Certificate Program seeks to prepare students with research skills and clinical teaching abilities while immersing them in the American healthcare system and culture in both a classroom and laboratory setting, which allows students to apply theory into practice. Close faculty mentorships provide guidance in research projects and career development while courses supplement the didactic experience with activities to enhance the students’ skills and knowledge.

How to apply?

Please submit all required documents in one “.pdf” document to forster@uic.edu.

Use the program name “Certificate Program” as the heading in the subject of the email. Applications cannot be processed until all required documents are submitted. Admission is on a rolling basis and we encourage applicants to continue submitting their applications until we reach capacity. The program begins June 1st.

Required Documents & Materials

For more details about your

application materials, visit our website

at: http://www.medicine.uic.edu/

international

Copy of passport

Immigration documents

Curriculum Vitae

Copy of Medical School Diploma

Supporting documents to

show strong command of

English Language (Kaplan,

TOEFL, or other)

Official transcripts

Three letters of recommendation

One-page personal statement

detailing goals for the Certificate

Program

Financial guarantee or sponsorship

letter from a sponsoring institution

for the duration of the Certificate

Program

Program Overview

Over the course of 12 months, the

Certificate Program prepares international

medical graduates in a classroom setting

with clinical research and teaching skills

while also providing exposure to the

American healthcare system and culture.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Certificate Program,

students will receive three certificates (non-

transcripted, non-transferrable) demonstrating

their knowledge and excellence:

1) Certificate Program in Medical Education

2) Certificate Program for Clinical Teachers

3) Certificate Program in Standardized-Patient-Based-Education.

Students will complete the 12-month

Certificate Program while performing

meaningful research with their mentors on a

specific research project, pursue presentations,

and produce a final paper that may lead to a

peer-reviewed publication.