Master of Surgical Education
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Master of Surgical Education is the industry leading course for surgeons who want to pass on their experience and knowledge to the next generation. Students will gain a foundation in educational practice for optimizing surgical training in the complex sets of skills required for safe surgical practice. Offered through the Department of Surgery, in partnership with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), this course caters to the unique challenges of teaching and learning in diverse clinical settings and recognizes the advanced technologies that are increasingly important in surgery and surgical training. Now with all subjects being delivered online, the Master of Surgical Education is designed with the flexibility to accommodate practicing surgeons as they become world-class educators.
Structure
- 4 core subjects
- 4 elective subjects
- plus either the Research or Coursework pathway.
Subjects
- Context of Surgical Education
- Learning & Teaching in Surgical Practice
- Educational Theory for Surgical Training
- Curriculum Design in Surgical Education
- Research Methods in Surgical Education
- Recruitment and Selection in Surgery
- Teaching Professionalism in Surgery
- Managing Underperforming Trainees
- Simulation in Surgical Education
- Teaching Surgical Science
- Educational Leadership in Surgery
- Assessment and Evaluation in Surgery
- Minor Thesis Part 1
- Minor Thesis Part 2
- Recruitment and Selection in Surgery
- Teaching Professionalism in Surgery
- Managing Underperforming Trainees
- Simulation in Surgical Education
- Teaching Surgical Science
- Educational Leadership in Surgery
- Assessment and Evaluation in Surgery
- Advanced Practice in Surgical Education
Standard entry requirements
- A Doctor of Medicine or Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (or equivalent qualification), AND
- At least two years of documented relevant clinical work experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | International: $52,960 | No |
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