Education in Health Professions Certificate

As health professionals, we are clinical experts but often haven't had the opportunity to prepare to be educators. This graduate certificate is designed for clinicians and other in health professions education to strengthen your education practice, scholarship, and leadership.

Application Requirements

Each applicant must submit the following materials:

  • Application to the University of Utah Graduate School. Please complete the University of Utah Graduate School Certificate Application. Additional information can be found on the University of Utah Graduate School website.
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Intent addressing the following: reasons for applying to the program, your current teaching role (if applicable), and your career development goals.
  • One Letter of Recommendation
  • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Application Process

Step 1: Contact the Program

Please email MED_healthprofessions@hsc.utah.edu to introduce yourself and let us know you plan to apply.

Step 2: Arrange for Official Transcripts

Have your official transcripts sent directly to the University of Utah Admissions Office. Please request transcripts early, as delays in receiving them may slow the admissions process.

Official transcripts should be mailed to:

University of Utah Admissions Office
201 South 1460 East, Room 250S
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9057

Step 3: Complete the Online Application

Complete the University of Utah Graduate School Certificate Application. On the Program Information page, under Program of Interest, select Education in Health Professions Certificate.

As part of the application, you will upload the following documents (doc or .pdf format):

  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Current CV
  • Statement of intent
  • Name and contact information for the individual providing your letter of recommendation

You do not need to complete the application in one sitting. The system allows you to save your progress and return later to finish your application.

Application Deadlines

Spring Semester Application Deadline:

January 1

Summer Semester (Full Term) Application Deadline:

May 1

Fall Semester Application Deadline:

August 1

Curriculum

6 Foundation Courses (14 credits) allow you to develop a well-rounded education practice. 

UUHED 6701 Foundations of Teaching and Learning (2 credits)

UUHED 6702 Foundations of Curriculum and Evaluation (3 credits)

UUHED 6703 Foundations of Assessment in Education (3 credits)

UUHED 6704 Foundations of Education Scholarship (3 credits)

UUHED 6705 Foundations of Education Leadership (3 credits)

Advanced Course (1 credit) The advanced course allows you to deepen your knowledge in a specific area to support your learning goals. 

UUHED 6711 Clinical Teaching in Health Professions Education (1 credit)

UUHED 6731 Coaching and Mentoring in Health Professions Education (1 credit)

UUHED 6741 Integrating Education Technology in Health Professions Education (1 credit)

UUHED 6712 Advanced Curriculum Design in Health Professions Education (1 credit)

UUHED 6722 Advanced Adult Learning for Health Professions Curriculum (2 credits)

UUHED 6732 Instructional Design Theory for Health Professions Curriculum (1 credit)

UUHED 6742 Curriculum Evaluation in Health Professions Education (2 credits) 

UUHED 6723 Designing an Assessment Tool (2 credits)

UUHED 6714 Survey Methods in HPE Scholarship (1 credit)

UUHED 6724 Qualitative Methods in HPE Scholarship (1 credit)

UUHED 6715 Teamwork and Conflict as a Health Professions Education Leader (2 credits)

UUHED 6735 Resource Management as a Health Professions Education Leader (1 credit)

UUHED 6750 Building Your Career Infrastructure in Career HPE (1 credit)

UUHED 6960 Special Topics in Health Professions: Topics vary by semester (1 credit) 

UUHED 6970 Independent Study in HPE (1-2 credits)

Contact Us

med_healthprofessions@hsc.utah.edu