University of New England

Medical school adds online master's degree in medical education leadership

BIDDEFORD - The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine recently added a new online master of science in medical education leadership degree (MMEL) to its programs. Developed jointly by UNECOM and the Office of Medical Education at Maine Medical Center, the program will prepare medical and health professionals to grow as educators and leaders in academic settings.

The first online course of the program will begin in January 2008.

The 33-credit hour curriculum is designed to enhance students' skills in a variety of areas through professional application and scholarship including curriculum, instruction, assessment, personnel development, organizational development, leadership skills, research and evaluation.

In addition to academic courses, students will develop an electronic professional portfolio as evidence of their competence in eight medical educational leadership standards.

(Press release posted Sept. 5, 2007)