The Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education provides an educational research foundation for teaching and assessment in health professions education. The certificate, which includes six courses (18 credit hours), is based on a mix of both classroom and online instruction.<br>To deliver effective, theory-based instruction in large group, small group, and clinical settings<br>To develop skill in educational research as it relates to the quality of instructional practice<br>To design evidence-based educational programs and materials with appropriate scope, sequence, and focus for learners<br>To understand assessment and to effectively use assessment tools to track student progress and to promote student learning<br>To develop skill in program and curriculum development and evaluation in health professions education<br>To identify current issues in health professions education and develop skill in monitoring changes in the field