Medical Education Center

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Faculty Development Programs

Overview

Faculty development is one of the core missions of the Medical Education Center (MEC) at the University of Sharjah. We are committed to nurturing a culture of continuous professional growth among our academic community, ensuring that faculty are equipped with the most current and effective pedagogical tools to deliver excellence in health professions education.
To date, the MEC has trained more than 10,000 faculty and adjunct faculty members across the University of Sharjah through a portfolio of more than 250 programs a testament to our sustained commitment to advancing teaching and learning in the medical and health sciences.

Certificate & Professional Diploma Programs

The MEC offers a structured and progressive range of certificate programs designed to build competence and confidence at every stage of an educator's career:

  • Basic Certificate in Health Professions Education
  • Advanced Certificate in Health Professions Education
  • Certificate of Excellence in Research and Evaluation in HPE
  • Professional Diploma in Health Professions Education

Specialized Certificate Programs

In addition to the core pathway, the MEC offers specialized certificates addressing critical areas of clinical and academic practice:

  • Certificate of Excellence in Clinical Teaching
  • Certificate of Excellence in Student Assessment
  • Certificate of Excellence in Advancing Social Accountability in HPE
    • (First Self-Paced, 6-Week Online Program — a pioneering initiative in the region)

Workshops & Short Programs

Beyond formal certificate pathways, the MEC delivers a wide range of targeted workshops tailored to the needs of faculty at every career stage:

  • New Faculty Induction Program
  • Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Workshops
  • Interprofessional Education (IPE) Workshops
  • Social Accountability in Health Professions Education Workshops
  • Teaching and Learning Skills Workshops

Our Impact

 10,000+

Faculty & Adjunct Faculty Trained

 250+

Programs Offered

 8,000+

Sessions Delivered (Hours)

10+

Certificate & Diploma Programs