Medical Education (MHS-MedEd) Track

This two-year degree program in the Medical Education track features an education research project and includes a comprehensive curriculum for individuals interested in developing a career in the field of medical health.

The degree course work includes a research project, core curriculum and elective courses. Students work within an individualized learning plan that is designed to facilitate their development as educators, scholars, and leaders in medical education.

Graduates of the program will be prepared to contribute to the education community at Yale School of Medicine and the broader field of medical education, both nationally and internationally.

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• Design, implement, and disseminate an education research project.
• Gain practical educational experience though active involvement in graduate and undergraduate medical education activities.
• Develop proficiency to serve as a leader in medical education and medical education research.

1. IMED 625 – Principles of Clinical Research – Summer Semester (July)
   
2. IMED 630 or SecEd 511 (or equivalent course)
   
   1. IMED 630– Ethical Issues in Biomedical Research, which is offered during the fall semester on Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 pm, and conflicts with MD506.
   2. Med Ed Track Students take: SecEd 511 – Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) offered on various dates beginning in the fall semester through the spring semester. Six total sessions, each two hours long.
      
3. IMED 645 – Introduction to Biostatistics in Clinical Investigation – offered during summer semester July-August
   

Medical Education Track Required Courses

First-year Student Requirements:

MD506 – Medical Education: Theory Research and Practice – primarily Tuesdays 4-7:00 pm

• Summer Semester, including seven classes in July and August
• Fall Semester, including 13 classes with 5 Research in Progress Sessions
• Spring Semester, including 13 classes with 3 Research in Progress Sessions

Second-year Student Requirements:

• Fall semester: 5 Research in Progress Sessions
• Spring semester: 3 Research in Progress Sessions
• Leadership development: There is also a leadership development course shared across MHS tracks.

Additional Graduation Requirements:

Tracked by the Center for Medical Education on the Individual Learning Plan form:

1. Write and defend a thesis
   
2. Graduate research presentation attended by all current students
3. Manuscript ready for publication
4. Scheduled meetings with mentors and Center for Medical Education faculty, as specified
5. Submission of information on research products that stem from the MHS-Medical Education work (e.g., manuscript, publication, presentations, grants)
6. Submission of updated Yale CV Parts 1 and 2 with any products (e.g., presentations, talks, workshops, and publications) resulting from the research highlighted

This is a two-year program requiring a 35% time commitment, which must be approved by your department chair or division chief in writing. This program is intended for those who plan to pursue a career at Yale. While this is not a strict requirement, because of Yale’s investment in the participant, it will be an important consideration.

If a participant is unable to complete the degree in two years, approval of an extension is required by the Yale MHS Degree Program and the Track Academic Director.

Please contact Center for Medical Education Director of Programs, Dorothy DeBernardo, with questions.