Health professions education is a dynamic and evolving field that demands a solid foundation in research to inform and improve practice. The Postgraduate Diploma in Research and Scholarship in Health Professions Education (HPE) is designed to build research capacity among health professions educators by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and skills to conduct high-quality educational research.

This nine-month diploma program prepares professionals to critically analyze, design, and conduct research in HPE, contributing to the global movement for evidence-based education. With a strong emphasis on applied research, ethics, systematic reviews, and scholarly communication, graduates are positioned to lead educational innovation and scholarly contributions in their institutions.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

1. Critically discuss various research paradigms and methods in HPE.

2. Apply educational research design in institutional and professional contexts.

3. Conduct and critique both quantitative and qualitative research.

4. Design systematic reviews and synthesize evidence in education.

5. Apply principles of research ethics and professionalism in scholarly work.

6. Demonstrate effective scientific communication, writing, and presentation skills.

7. Complete and defend an educational research project aligned with real-world challenges.