Descrizione della formazione

The Master of Medical Education Program Bern (MME Bern) is a part-time, postgraduate Master of advanced studies in medical education provided by the Medical Faculty of the University of Bern. It was developed in collaboration with the University of Illinois in Chicago.

The study program follows a systematic, evidence-based approach, and thus prepares participants for the growing demands in initial and continuing education in the healthcare sector.

The aims of the program

• Training of leaders with competences in medical education
• Imparting of knowledge of evidence-based teaching and lesson methods
• Support in the development of innovative teaching projects and curricula
• Promotion of leadership skills in the medical sector
• Imparting of scientific knowledge in the area of medical education
• Networking with international and national experts
• Building of a network among the participants and promotion of an active, collaborative learning environment

Structure

The MME program is designed to be conducted alongside participants’ employment and has a modular format. Performance is measured according to the European Credit Transfer System ECTS. One credit corresponds to a workload of 25-30 hours. Credits can be acquired for all study activities within the MME course.

The minimum requirements to be awarded the Master diploma are:

• Successful completion of at least 9 MME course weeks, including 6 core courses,
• Writing of at least 6 post-course assignments (three on core courses),
• Conducting of a project with minimum qualification E,
• Writing of a Master’s thesis with minimum qualification E,
• Acquisition of 60 ECTS credits.