GRADUATE COURSE
International Health
Professions Education
ACC – IHPE 704
Graduate-level study of healthcare education, teaching strategies, and evidence-based approaches to developing healthcare professionals in diverse cultural and resource settings.
Is this Course Right For You?
International Health Professions Education is designed for healthcare professionals, healthcare students, educators, preceptors, and organizational leaders seeking to strengthen their ability to teach, mentor, and develop others. Learners explore practical educational methods that support effective instruction, professional formation, and capacity building in clinical, academic, and community healthcare settings.
What You'll Gain
Why International Health Professions Education Matters
Healthcare improvement depends not only on skilled practitioners but also on skilled educators. Whether teaching students, mentoring colleagues, leading training programs, or supporting professional development, healthcare professionals play a critical role in preparing the next generation of caregivers. This course equips learners with practical educational tools that promote effective teaching, stronger healthcare teams, and lasting community impact.
Meet Your Faculty
Susie Radecky, MD, MPA
Associate Professor
Drawing on decades of experience leading family medicine education, mentoring healthcare professionals, and supporting medical training programs in the United States, Asia, and Africa, Dr. Radecky helps learners develop practical teaching skills that strengthen healthcare professionals, organizations, and communities.
Cost & Affordability
INMED is committed to providing affordable, graduate-level education for healthcare professionals and students worldwide.
Tuition for the Epidemiology $2,150.
Ready to Begin?
Join healthcare professionals and students developing the knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively across cultures and communities.
Course Details
About this Course
Progress in health requires skilled personnel who can apply the appropriate knowledge and resources on behalf of people in need. But the intentional transfer of such skill from one healthcare professional to another is frequently inadequate and inefficient. The purpose of this International Health Professions Education Course is to equip healthcare educators with concepts and methods of effective learning and teaching that will improve their ability to equip national healthcare professionals to carry forward progress in health. This is a comprehensive course is built around two required textbooks:
- DiPietro M, et al. How Learning Works; 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching, 2nd Edition. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA. 2023
- Kern, DE, et al. Curriculum Development for Medical Education, A Six-Step Approach. 4th Edition. Johns Hopkins University Press. Baltimore MD, 2022
This course may be taken individually or applied toward select INMED graduate credentials.
Competency Objectives
At the completion of the International Health Professions Education Course, learners will be able to demonstrate using case-studies, reflective writing, and simulation:
- Express the importance of skill transfer and empowerment.
- List modalities to enhance effective learning.
- List principles of effective teaching.
- Describe evaluation of learning outcomes.
- Explain the principles of instructional design.
Schedule & Format
Download the Syllabus for the INMED International Health Professions Education
INMED Graduate Courses follow a structured eight-week learning format designed to promote meaningful engagement, collaboration, and application.
Course Format
- Eight-week online learning experience
- Weekly faculty-guided virtual classroom sessions
- Assigned readings and learning activities
- Interaction with faculty and fellow learners
- Applied assignments and assessments
Time Commitment
Learners should anticipate dedicating approximately 4-6 hours per week to readings, coursework, discussions, assignments, and virtual classroom participation.
Education & Evaluation
Education Methods
Learners will achieve the course competency objectives through the following educational methods:
- Assigned book and article readings
- Critical analysis
- Group discussions
- Essay Composition
- Simulation exercises
Evaluation Methods & Requirements For Successful Completion
Assessment of the learner’s performance will be based upon:
- Demonstration of the competency objectives using case-studies and simulation
- Completion of all Chapter Discussion Board assignments
- Completion of all Article Discussion Board assignments
- Achievement of ≥ 80% on the International Health Professions Education Essay
- Achievement of ≥ 80% on the International Health Professions Education Final Exam
- Complete evaluation and credit claims forms at the course conclusion
Continuing Education
Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit for the INMED International Health Professions Education Course is attained through satisfactory completion of the course requirements. Note: CME is not applicable to students or resident physicians.
Cost
There is no additional charge for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit.
Accreditation Statement
Physicians
Institute for International Medicine is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for International Medicine designates this other activity (live course and enduring material) for a maximum of 32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Launch Date: February 1, 2024
Accreditation Termination Date: February 1, 2027
Other Healthcare Professionals
A certificate of completion indicating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ will be issued for completing this course. Certificates may be submitted to applicable state boards for recognition.
Disclosures
No persons in control of the content of this course have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
| Nicholas Comninellis MD MPH DIMPH | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| Susie Radecky, MD, MPA | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| Fred Loper MD | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| Timothy Myrick MD DTMH | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| Leda Rivera | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
Policies
Enrollment in INMED courses constitutes agreement with all applicable academic and administrative policies.
Refund Policy
Refund requests are subject to INMED’s published refund schedule and policies.
Attendance
Learners are expected to actively participate in all required learning activities and virtual classroom sessions.
Punctuality
Assignments and assessments should be completed by established deadlines. Late submissions may affect successful course completion.
Academic Standing
INMED reserves the right to dismiss learners who fail to meet academic, professional, or behavioral expectations.
Technology Requirements
Learners are responsible for maintaining reliable internet access and the technology necessary to participate fully in online learning activities.
Additional policies are available through the Student Policies section.
