Postgraduate Medical Education PGCert

    Postgraduate Medical Education PGCert

    Duration18 month(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Postgraduate Medical Education PGCert

    About

    This course takes a blended learning approach and has been designed to meet the needs of medical educators. It will enable you to meet the General Medical Council (GMC) standards for trainers and be recognised as a Clinical and Educational Supervisor.

    The programme is suitable for consultants, higher speciality trainees and non-consultant career-grade doctors working within the NHS England North West region. It is specifically designed for those working in a hospital setting.

    The course is accredited by Advance HE and by the Academy of Medical Educators. Students completing this course will be eligible to apply to Advance HE for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and to the Academy of Medical Educators for Membership (MAcadMEd).

    Applications to the PGCert Postgraduate Medical Education programme are welcome from students who have previously completed CPD4706 Teaching and Learning in the Medical Workplace. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from individuals who have not already completed this module.

    If you have not previously completed CPD4706, you may be interested in PGCert Teaching and Learning in Clinical Practice, further details can be found here: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/teaching-and-learning-in-clinical-practice/.

    Evidence meeting the General Medical Council’s criteria for the clinical and educational supervision of postgraduate trainees while also gaining accreditation with NHS England as a Clinical or Educational Supervisor.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You need to have a relevant degree, usually in medicine. You should be a hospital doctor, consultant, staff-grade and associate specialist (SAS) or higher speciality trainee (ST3 and above). Modules are open to suitably qualified clinicians across all specialities, however as places are limited, priority will be given to those nominated by Health Education England North West.

    English Program Requirements

    Students whose education is in a language other than English, will also need IELTS 6.5, with no individual section less than 6.0, being regarded as meeting the general English requirements for awards, or equivalent alternative English language qualifications for students who are already in employment in the UK and where English is not their first language.

    Career

    Your future career

    Successful completion of this programme will enable you to critically analyse and explore the role of teaching and learning in the clinical context and make critical judgments within the medical workplace.

    You will enhance your skills in teaching, assessment, appraisal, supervision and reflective practice, with the opportunity to review your own professional needs and to plan and undertake relevant and appropriate activities to meet those identified needs.

    Fee Information

    Postgraduate Medical Education PGCert
    Edge Hill University
    Edge Hill University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Aberdeen