The AMEE-ESME courses and Masterclasses, designed and certified by AMEE, are aimed at practising teachers in all healthcare professions, as well as scientists, clinicians and students.
Designed as a support and resource for those new to teaching, as well as for those with some experience, these programmes are open to everyone who would like to deepen their understanding and update on current best practice.

Teaching is a constantly evolving skill, and all teachers, even those with considerable experience, can improve and supplement their skills. Participants who complete their programme receive an AMEE-ESME Certificate in Medical Education in the areas addressed by the course.

If you have any questions about any of the courses on offer please get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]

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Flexi Courses:

Online Courses - ESME Flexi
ESME (Essential Skills in Medical Education) is a high-quality online course for teachers in the healthcare professions. Based on the original 12-week course, ESME-flexi is a self-paced, introductory level course, aimed at those new to teaching, and at teachers with years of experience who would like to deepen their understanding of educational principles and practices. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to draw on your own experiences as a teacher and a learner, and the assessment will focus on demonstrating that you understand how to apply the concepts and ideas presented in the course to your own practice.

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Online Courses - ESME Flexi
ESME (Essential Skills in Medical Education) is a high-quality online course for teachers in the healthcare professions. Based on the original 12-week course, ESME-flexi is a self-paced, introductory level course, aimed at those new to teaching, and at teachers with years of experience who would like to deepen their understanding of educational principles and practices. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to draw on your own experiences as a teacher and a learner, and the assessment will focus on demonstrating that you understand how to apply the concepts and ideas presented in the course to your own practice.

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Online Courses - ESME Flexi 

Online Courses:

Online courses are offered at different times throughout the year and you can find more information about those which are currently open for registration on our events page

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ESME Online

Essential Skills in Medical Education

This 12-week course is aimed at those new to teaching, as well as teachers with years of experience who would like a greater understanding of the basic principles and an update on current best practice. The course recognises that, with appropriate help, all, even those with considerable experience, can improve their skills in teaching.     

CPD in the Health Professions

Essential Skills in Medical Education

This new AMEE CPD course will introduce you to the unique needs, skills, and competencies required, and establish the skillset needed to effectively undertake a role focusing on CPD. The course is designed to address the needs of CPD educators and developers/planners across all health professions. 

ESME Assessment Online

Essential Skills in Medical Education

This course is aimed at people currently involved with teaching in the health professions who have limited experience in assessment and who want to gain an insight into practical applications. It is also relevant to those who already have an interest in assessment and wish to gain a foundation in the theoretical underpinnings.  

ESME Student Online

Essential Skills in Medical Education

The ESME Student course responds to the need for students to have experience in medical education and aims to start building the foundation of skills required for teaching in medicine. The course has been specially designed to meet student needs, and includes input from an advisory group of students. 

RESME Online

Essential Skills in Medical Education Research

The AMEE Research Essential Skills in Medical Education (RESME) course introduces participants to essential principles and methods of research in medical education. The course curriculum gives an understanding of the fundamentals concerning research in medical education. 

Face-to-face courses:

Our Face-to-Face courses take place at the AMEE annual conference and are bookable through the conference registration site and can also be set up privately for your organisation by getting in touch with us at: [email protected]

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ESME

Essential Skills in Medical Education

This course provides an overview of the competencies required of medical and healthcare professions teachers in their role as information provider, facilitator of learning, role model, curriculum planner, and assessor. The course takes place in conjunction with AMEE and other medical education conferences.

ESMELead

Essential Skills in Medical Education Leadership and Management

ESMELead provides an introduction to key aspects of leadership and management for healthcare educators who wish to develop a deeper understanding of leadership and management theory and gain an evidence base to help them become more effective leaders.

ESMECT

Essential Skills in Medical Education Clinical Teaching

The ESMECT programme provides an introduction to fundamental skills needed to teach effectively in the clinical setting, informed by educational theories and available evidence.

ESMEA

Essential Skills in Medical Education Assessment

The ESMEA course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of assessment and is aimed at people new to assessment who wish to gain a thorough foundation in the subject.

ESCPD

Essential Skills for Continuing Professional Development

ESCPD provides a short introduction to the basic principles of adult learning and then dives deeper into the contemporary issues involved in the planning, organising and/or implementation of continuing professional development activities.

Who should attend?

The Essential Skills in Medical Education courses are aimed at those new to teaching, as well as teachers with years of experience who would like an update on current best practice and a deeper understanding of the basic principles.

Each course has been designed to be beneficial to teachers at all levels of experience, helping everyone to develop and improve their skills and abilities. The Online courses run at points throughout the year and allow you to take part from wherever you are in the world, while the face to face courses take place in person at the annual AMEE conference. 

Sign up for an ESME course to gain an AMEE certified qualification, deepen and strengthen your own knowledge and understanding, and continue your own personal and professional growth and development.
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