Educational aims of the program

The aim of the program is to equip participants with the competencies needed to fulfil the Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) of health professions educators. While not all graduates will manage full curricula, all are expected to understand curriculum design, facilitation of learning, and assessment of performance. They should also demonstrate knowledge of leadership, change management, and the research process, including data interpretation.
These EPAs guide the program’s learning outcomes. Graduates who design and publish a research study will have demonstrated the advanced scholarly abilities required for the Master’s degree.

Expected EPAs for health professions educators:

1. Design and implement curricular interventions.
2. Critique curricular changes.
3. Demonstrate competence in diverse teaching methods.
4. Create effective presentations using varied media.
5. Develop learning plans.
6. Engage in and contribute to a learning community.
7. Create an educator’s portfolio.
8. Develop enduring educational resources.
9. Design and apply appropriate assessment methods.
10. Create an assessment blueprint for an intervention or curriculum.
11. Apply suitable standard-setting methods.
12. Conduct program evaluations.
13. Propose and implement organizational change.
14. Seek feedback on leadership and teaching and reflect on it.
15. Mentor colleagues or learners, or consult with organizations.
16. Design and conduct research studies.
17. Critically review research manuscripts.

The Master and Diploma in Health Professions Education (HPE) programs are delivered by the faculty at the College of Medicine, Dubai Medical University. The program blends synchronous and asynchronous online learning activities with three intensive face-to-face (F2F) bootcamps in Dubai, offering students direct interaction with expert faculty and peers in HPE. The MHPE program aims to develop leaders who can transform education and build capacity in training health professionals of the 21st century. The flexible design suits working professionals, supported by a rich Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) providing access to digital content, virtual classrooms, video discussions, and more. The program has two exit points: 1) A Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education (PGDHPE) upon successful completion of year one, and 2) The full Master of Science in HPE degree (MHPE) after two years including completion of a workplace-based research project.