Why ODU for MHPE certificate online?

Advancing scholarship in health professions education requires the ability to ask meaningful questions, evaluate evidence, and communicate findings effectively. ODU’s Medical & Health Professions Education Scholarship Certificate is designed for medical and health professionals who want to grow as educational scholars.

In this program, you will:

  • Design and evaluate educational research and program outcomes
  • Apply mixed methods and statistical tools to real-world educational challenges
  • Critique and translate published literature for practical use
  • Communicate data and findings clearly to diverse stakeholders

This program is ideal for faculty, clinicians, and education specialists looking to expand their research skills or mentor others in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

When you complete this certificate, you will be prepared to lead or support educational scholarship projects that enhance teaching, learning, and decision-making in health professions education.

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Program Information

Total
9-12 Credit Hours

You will take three required courses to complete the MHPE Scholarship certificate:

  • Mixed Methods Research Design
  • Applied Statistics
  • Educational Scholarship Method

An additional, optional course (Program Evaluation) can be taken to support the required curriculum.

Explore Courses in the Graduate Catalog

This online graduate MPHE certificate in Scholarship is ideal for medical and health professionals who want to develop as educational scholars and apply research to improve teaching and learning.

Ideal applicants include:

  • Faculty, clinicians and education specialists seeking skills in mixed methods, statistics and outcomes research.
  • Professionals aiming to design studies, analyze data and translate literature into practice.
  • Educators who mentor others in the scholarship of teaching and learning or plan to lead assessment and evaluation projects.
  • Applicants preparing to present or publish educational research in academic health settings.

Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Peggy E. Gesing, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Medical and Health Professions Education, PhD or EdD
GesingME@odu.edu
757-446-0524

Robert K. Armstrong
Assistant Professor
Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning at EVMS: Professional Skills Center
armstrrk@odu.edu
757-446-7121

Amanda K. Burbage, Ph.D.(she/her)
Assistant Professor
Medical and Health Professions Education
burbagak@odu.edu
757.446.0598

Diane R. Holland, MPA, MHRM
Director, Training and Workforce Development
Community Health, Education, and Training
hollandr@odu.edu
757.446.6089

Kara A. Kelton
Teacher
Medical and Health Professions Education, PhD or EdD
keltonka@odu.edu
757-446-0524

Laura R. Soulsby, PhD
Teacher
Medical and Health Professions Education, PhD or EdD
soulsblr@evms.edu

Jennifer L. Styron, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning at EVMS: Professional Skills Center
styronjl@odu.edu
757-446-8457

Tiffany S. Wiggins, PhD
Teacher
Medical and Health Professions Education, PhD or EdD
wiggints@evms.edu

Total
9-12 Credit Hours

You will take three required courses to complete the MHPE Scholarship certificate:

  • Mixed Methods Research Design
  • Applied Statistics
  • Educational Scholarship Method

An additional, optional course (Program Evaluation) can be taken to support the required curriculum.

Explore Courses in the Graduate Catalog

This online graduate MPHE certificate in Scholarship is ideal for medical and health professionals who want to develop as educational scholars and apply research to improve teaching and learning.

Ideal applicants include:

  • Faculty, clinicians and education specialists seeking skills in mixed methods, statistics and outcomes research.
  • Professionals aiming to design studies, analyze data and translate literature into practice.
  • Educators who mentor others in the scholarship of teaching and learning or plan to lead assessment and evaluation projects.
  • Applicants preparing to present or publish educational research in academic health settings.

Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Peggy E. Gesing, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Medical and Health Professions Education, PhD or EdD
GesingME@odu.edu
757-446-0524

Robert K. Armstrong
Assistant Professor
Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning at EVMS: Professional Skills Center
armstrrk@odu.edu
757-446-7121

Amanda K. Burbage, Ph.D.(she/her)
Assistant Professor
Medical and Health Professions Education
burbagak@odu.edu
757.446.0598

Diane R. Holland, MPA, MHRM
Director, Training and Workforce Development
Community Health, Education, and Training
hollandr@odu.edu
757.446.6089

Kara A. Kelton
Teacher
Medical and Health Professions Education, PhD or EdD
keltonka@odu.edu
757-446-0524

Laura R. Soulsby, PhD
Teacher
Medical and Health Professions Education, PhD or EdD
soulsblr@evms.edu

Jennifer L. Styron, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning at EVMS: Professional Skills Center
styronjl@odu.edu
757-446-8457

Tiffany S. Wiggins, PhD
Teacher
Medical and Health Professions Education, PhD or EdD
wiggints@evms.edu

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$486 per credit hour*
Out-of-State Students
$817 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2025 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 
 

Careers

Educational scholarship skills are in demand across academic health centers, clinical training programs, and health professions education initiatives.

Career paths for certificate holders include:

  • Health professions education researcher
  • Curriculum evaluation specialist
  • Faculty development coordinator
  • Clinical educator with scholarship responsibilities
  • Academic program assessment lead
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Growth
18.8%
Median Salary
$105,650
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Growth
2.9%
Median Salary
$102,610

Ready to Apply?

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Additional requirements for International applications include a course-by-course evaluation of foreign transcripts (WES or ECE preferred), TOEFL scores (if applicable), and translated transcripts if not originally in English.

Explore all admission requirements in the Graduate Catalog.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the cohort is filled.