PhD Clinical Education in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

Our new PhD in clinical education leverages our globally recognized leadership in clinical education and builds upon our esteemed Masters in Clinical Education program.

This program is perfect for professionals aiming to advance their careers in academic clinical or medical education, particularly those with experience teaching healthcare students, physicians, nurses, allied health providers, or veterinary/dental practitioners. It's especially suited for individuals pursuing leadership roles or conducting independent, rigorous research in clinical education.

Current research areas include:

Educator professional development
Medical education assessment and feedback systems
Psychometric analysis
Curriculum design and learning outcome alignment
Peer teaching initiatives and student educator training
Workplace readiness programs
Global medical education approaches
Clinical competency development