Health Professions Education Programs
January 14, 2026
Are you passionate about shaping the future of health care through education? Are you driven to empower the next generation of health care professionals with innovative teaching methodologies?
The interprofessional Health Professions Education (HPE) programs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) aim to provide the next generation of health professions faculty advanced training in education, research, and leadership. We offer several programs catered to educators, clinicians, and other busy health care professionals.
If you are interested in pursuing a graduate certificate, MS, or PhD in Health Professions Education, please click on the links below to learn more about each program.
PhD in Health Professions Education
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Fall start (applications due March 1)
- 60 credits
- Predominantly online
MS in Health Professions Education
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Two specializations: MS in HPE Leadership and MS in HPE Research
- Fall start (applications due July 1)
- 32 credits
- Online
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Professions Education
- Two options: HPE Leadership PBC or HPE Teaching PBC
- Fall start (applications due July 1)
- 12 credits
- Online
Utilize your tuition remission benefits and become a leader in transforming health professions education.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Violet Kulo, vkulo@umaryland.edu, or Dr. Karen Gordes, karen.gordes@umaryland.edu