Registration Deadline Aug 01, 2026
Start Date Sep 19, 2026
Duration 9 months
Cost $8,490
Modality Online

Overview

health professions education

The Penn GSE Health Professions Education Certificate (HPEC) is an accelerated, interprofessional program designed for clinical faculty, trainees, and students involved in a health professions field, such as dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and other allied health fields.

The certificate program prepares individuals to successfully design, deliver, and evaluate sophisticated education programs for healthcare professionals and diverse learning environments.

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Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Hear From Our Past Learners

“I cannot overstate how valuable the certificate program has been for me. The educational considerations we have today are not the same as those we had 30 years ago, and the program has brought a fresh approach to my teaching.”

Joanna Griffin, MS, RCS, RDCS

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Joanna Griffin, MS, RCS, RDCS

About the Program

This 9-month online program consists of 13 synchronous, 3-hour workshops with breakouts for small-group working and community integration.

Choose Your Path

Penn GSE offers two paths toward your certificate, non-credit and credit options. Learn more about the differences below.

 CERTIFICATE ONLY (NON-CREDIT)CERTIFICATE + CREDIT (1 CU)
Cost$8,490$8,490
Discounts Eligible

20% off program cost for:

  • Penn and CHOP Employees

15% off program cost for:

  • Applications received by June 30, 2026
  • Groups of 5 or more from the same organization
  • University of Pennsylvania Alumni
No
Tuition Benefits EligibleNoYes (per home institution policy)
Application RequirementsEssayEssay
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Application DeadlineAugust 1, 2026August 1, 2026
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This program explores contemporary health professions education topics such as:

  • Learning and teaching theories
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Instruction and facilitation
  • Curriculum design and implementation
  • Interprofessional education
  • Diversity and learning
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Learning environments
  • Technology-enabled education

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ET)

DatesTopics
Sep. 19, 2026Approaches to Learning & Teaching
Oct. 10, 2026Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Learning 
Oct. 31, 2026Interprofessional Education
Nov. 21, 2026Curriculum Development and Implementation
Dec. 5, 2026Learning Environment Design and Enhancement
Dec. 19, 2026Artificial Intelligence Applications in Health Professions Education
Jan. 9, 2027Teaching in Clinical Settings
Jan. 30, 2027Learner Assessment and Competency-Based Education
Feb. 20, 2027Feedback for Learning and Development
Mar. 13, 2027Program Evaluation 
April 10, 2027Leading Educational Change and Improvement
Apr. 24, 2027Coaching, Mentoring, and Sponsorship
May 15, 2027Portfolio Project Presentations

You may be eligible to designate professional development credit towards your profession's licensures. This certificate has been approved for the following: 

Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 39 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: The program will award 39 contact hours.

Physician Assistants: Penn Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 39 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 39 ACPE contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. JA0000324-0000-25-040-L04-P.

How to Apply for Course Unit Credit?

To earn 1 Course Unit credit for this certificate, you must apply using the following steps:

  1. Create an Account
  2. Select Non-Degree
  3. Select General Admission
  4. Select "Yes" to the question, "Is your intention to enroll in Health Profession Education Certificate?"

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