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Medical Education Certificate

Medical Education Certificate

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Lead Healthcare Education Forward

Medical Education Certificate

Elevate your expertise and lead the future of healthcare education.

100% Online

Complete your certificate online from anywhere, anytime.

CME Credits

Earn up to 60 AAPA Category 1 CME credits.

Doctoral Courses

Transform medicine with doctoral-level training

Medical Education Certificate

Advance your career and increase your impact in healthcare education with the Medical Education Certificate. This certificate is crafted for healthcare professionals eager to deepen their educational expertise, enhance teaching effectiveness, and lead transformative change within medical and health professions’ education programs.

Through advanced doctoral-level coursework, you’ll explore cutting-edge instructional strategies, curriculum design and innovation, comprehensive program development, effective assessment and evaluation techniques, and dynamic integration of technology into teaching and learning environments.

This program empowers you to confidently address educational challenges, implement evidence-based solutions, and inspire the next generation of healthcare providers. Whether you are a clinician passionate about teaching or an experienced educator looking to refine your skills and leadership potential, the Medical Education Certificate will equip you to excel, innovate, and advance in your career.

This certificate is available through the University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program. It serves as an excellent introduction to the doctoral program or can complement and expand your current or previous doctoral studies.

Instruction Method:
    • 100% Online and Asynchronous 
Prerequisite:
    • Prior completion of a master’s degree.

Curriculum and Resources

2026-27 Academic Year Information

Medical Education Certificate Curriculum

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Total Hours Required: 9*

*For those enrolling in a certificate program who have not previously completed the University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science program, an additional 1 credit doctoral writing course is required.

Admissions

Medical Education Certificate Faculty

Headshot of Anthony Poole

Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
2024 Headshot of Blake Rogers

Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Program Director, DMSc ...
Bryn Kroto

Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc, DEL ...
Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C

Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc ...
Headshot of Dave Mittman

Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
Debra Munsell

Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Associate Professor, DMSc ...
Headshot of Gabrielle Poole

Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
Headshot of Greer Trainham

Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the PA Medicine Program, Alumni Chair University of Lynchburg MPAM and DMSc Programs ...
Headshot of Megan Fulton

Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
Dr. Mike Cohen

Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
Nikoleta Delis

Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Associate Program Director, DMSc ...
Raquelle Akavan

Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C

Director of Advancement & Engagement, DMSc ...
Sandra Keavey

Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PA-C

Associate Professor ...
Sarah Bolander, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Headshot of Vickie Beloy

Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Program Director, DMSc ...

Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc, DEL ...

Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc ...

Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Associate Professor, DMSc ...

Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the PA Medicine Program, Alumni Chair University of Lynchburg MPAM and DMSc Programs ...

Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Associate Program Director, DMSc ...

Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C

Director of Advancement & Engagement, DMSc ...

Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PA-C

Associate Professor ...

Sarah Bolander ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Graduate Tuition

Below is an overview of the cost of the program:

Medical Education Certificate

$ 840 Cost Per Credit Hour
  • Credit Hours: 9
  • Estimated Cost of Completion: $7,560

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