E-learning in Medical Sciences (On-campus)

Program Description:

Regarding the fast-growing demand in medical fields for greater internationalization, more flexible and student-centered training programs with multi-professional elements are determined to commence a revolutionary approach to train tomorrow's health experts by using the latest advances in e-learning. Although eLearning in medical education courses is the only major of its kind in the whole country, it has a long history as a postgraduate course in most groundbreaking universities such as Athabasca University (Canada), the University of Edinburgh (UK), the University of Maryland, the University College, University of Denver. This course aims to train future experts in health with advances in e-learning.  E-Learning in medical education is a postgraduate degree (MSc) which will give students the skills they need to plan, design, and facilitate online learning opportunities for applicants in higher education, and to meet the needs of society in the area of e-learning in medical science. To promote public health and expand the boundaries, virtual and electronic education is playing an increasing role in medical education and training. Expanding and promoting the science of e-learning, actualizing the use of e-learning in medical education, and making scientific ties with other research centers and local/international organizations are major points to achieve.  Last but not least, it should be noted that the program is implemented as a blended learning (partial attending classes along with e-learning delivery). The face-to-face classes in each semester will be offered according to the course structure determined by the Department. It should be noted that all exams will be paper-based.

Objectives:

Expected Competencies at the End of the Program

General Competencies^*

• At the end of the program, graduates will be competent in the following areas:
• •  Communication-interaction skills
• •  Education
• •  Research and writing scientific articles
• •  Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• • Evidence-based management skills (policy-making, planning, organizing, monitoring, control, and evaluation)
• •  Professionalism

Specific Competencies and Skills

• Take educational responsibilities
• Help university departments to initiate e-learning courses according to their needs.
• Implement e-learning in various contexts in the medical field
• Provide consultation in instructional design to facilitate online learning in various fields
• Conduct research and render consulting services related to e-learning in medical education
• Design, implement, and evaluate basic and applied research in various contexts of the related field.