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Enhance Your Education

The Department of Medical Education (DME) at UIC is home to nationally and internationally recognized programs designed to train educators, leaders, and scholars in health professions education. Our offerings support learners at all stages—from graduate-level students to experienced professionals seeking to expand their impact. DME offers a Master's and PhD, as well as supplemental professional development and international programs.

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Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE)

The MHPE program is a rigorous, research-informed master’s degree that prepares professionals to understand and apply the science of education within healthcare settings.
PhD in Health Professions Education (HPE)

Offered in collaboration with UIC’s College of Education, this PhD program focuses on developing scholars who conduct original, independent research to advance knowledge in medical and health professions education.
Certificate in Health Professions Education (CHPE)

CHPE program is a one year, 10-credit hour graduate level program for healthcare professionals who wish to hone their expertise as educators and leaders in health professions education.

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International Programs

Operating as a World Health Organization Collaborating Center, our International Programs offer customized training, curriculum consultation, and faculty development for universities, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.
Simulation and Integrative Learning (SAIL)

As one of the first standardized patient-based clinical performance assessment centers globally, SAIL has been at the forefront of integrating technology and human-based simulation experiences for thousands of healthcare students and professionals.
Patient Safety Leadership Online Programs

Combining theory, practical tools, and leadership development, UIC’s PSL Programs equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to lead safety and quality improvement efforts across clinical settings.
Professional Development

DME offers a comprehensive suite of Professional Development opportunities tailored for educators, researchers, and healthcare professionals aiming to enhance their teaching and leadership skills.
Health Humanities and Ethics

Through integrated curricula, research, and service, the Health Humaities, and Ethics faculty examine the experiences of health, illness, and disability within their broader social and cultural contexts.

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