University of Cincinnati │College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
PO Box 210002 │Teachers/Dyer Hall │Cincinnati, Ohio 45221 │ 513-556-4307


The Online Certificate in Medical Education is a joint program of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of General and Community Pediatrics, and the University of Cincinnati, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. It is designed to provide advanced education in the area of medical teaching and learning to health care professionals who are interested in educational pedagogy, but not educational research; those who do not wish to obtain an MEd; or those who are undecided on the full Master of Education program, and would like to start with the certificate. The Certificate may be completed concurrent with the Master's program, if desired.
The graduate Certificate in Medical Education consists of 12 semester credit hours in coursework drawn from the Master of Education course offerings. Students may choose the four courses that best meet their needs, but the following four courses are strongly recommended to provide an solid pedagogical overview:
The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Additional career options are listed on the Career Development Center's Web site.
This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.
If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school, use u.select to see how credits you have earned will transfer to UC. See course descriptions by college.
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Email: lea.alaee@cchmc.org
Phone: 513-636-4183
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 2011
Cincinnati,OH 45229