Master in Health Professions Education
Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) & Certificate in Health Professions Education and Leadership Programs
Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine is preparing healthcare professionals to become effective educators and leaders through its graduate programs in Health Professions Education. The Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) and Certificate in Health Professions Education and Leadership equip participants with the tools to design and implement effective curricula, assess learning outcomes, facilitate professional development, and lead with integrity in educational settings.
- Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE)
- Certificate in Health Professions Education and Leadership
Designed for working professionals, both programs are fully online, asynchronous, and part-time—offering the flexibility to advance your expertise without disrupting your clinical or academic responsibilities. Participants can choose from the MHPE, the certificate program, or select specialized courses that align with their professional goals.
The curriculum emphasizes teaching, assessment, curriculum development, and leadership, and is open to a diverse group of learners, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and graduate-level health professions students in their clinical years. Loyola’s innovative online learning environment fosters engagement, collaboration, and mentorship among faculty, peers, and national experts in health professions education.
Rooted in Jesuit values and a mission-driven commitment to social justice, these interdisciplinary programs prepare participants to lead meaningful change in healthcare education. By incorporating Ignatian pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching, the program fosters an inclusive and reflective approach to healthcare education.
Open House Webinars
Learn about our graduate programs in Health Professions Education and meet faculty. Join us for a real-time, open house webinar. Please email Erin Forgay at eforgay@luc.edu to attend.
- Health Professions Education Graduate Programs
Friday, May 16th @ 12:00pm CT (1pm ET, 11am MT, 10am PT)
Thursday, May 29th @ 5:30pm CT (6:30pm ET, 4:30pm MT, 3:30pm PT) - Health Professions Education Graduate Programs
Wednesday, June 25th @ 12:00pm CT (1pm ET, 11am MT, 10am PT)
Courses are taught by faculty from a variety of disciplines, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to health professions education. Instructors come from:
- Leischner Department of Medical Education
- School of Education
- Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics
- Faculty Center for Ignatian Pedagogy
- Parkinson School of Public Health
- Niehoff Marcela School of Nursing
The MHPE program is committed to preparing healthcare professionals to lead transformative change in education and practice, shaping the future of health professions training.
Curriculum
HPE 400 Research Methods in Health Professions Education
HPE 401 Fundamentals of Learning and Teaching Modalities in Health Professions
HPE 402 Technology in Educational and Effective Lecture Skills
HPE 403 Principles of Curriculum Design
HPE 404 Statistical Methods for Educational Research
HPE 405 Strategies in Assessment, Implementation, and Evaluation in Health Professions
HPE 406 Leadership in Health Professions Education
HPE 407 Administrative Skills and Organizational Change
HPE 408 Capstone Project
Admission
Applicants are required to provide:
- A completed online admission application
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended (e.g. MD, DO, PharmD, NP, DDS).
- If currently participating in an advanced healthcare degree program, then applicants are required to be in their clinical years (i.e., final half of the degree program, e.g., medical students starting their 3rd year).
- Two letters of recommendation
- Current CV
- Statement of Purpose- must address your professional interests in the field of education, how this degree will contribute to your professional goals and how you would contribute to the learning community within the MHPE program.
International applicants must have all transcripts evaluated and must provide the Graduate School Administration office with the evaluation. All international applicants must submit a score from the TOEFL exam. Please allow one- to two months for transcript evaluations to be processed by Educational Credential Evaluators or Educational Perspectives. View additional requirements.
Applications are being accepted for Fall. Deadline: August 1, 2025
Visit the graduate application website and select Biomedical Sciences and then Health Professions Education. Application fees are waived for online applicants. If you need more information, email Erin Forgay.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and students are admitted for fall, spring and summer start dates. Applicants are encouraged to apply by these deadlines: August 1 (Fall). Visit Loyola’s graduate application website and select Health Professions Education. There is no fee to apply online.
International applicants should allow 1-2 months for transcript evaluations to be processed by Educational Credential Evaluators or Educational Perspectives.
FAQs
Do I need to maintain continuous registration?
The professional doctorate, master's and certificate programs require continuous registration (excluding summer). Students who matriculate into this program should register for at least one course a semester. The program cannot accommodate students who are unable to maintain continuous registration. Before applying, please make sure that you can commit the time and resources to fulfill the demands of the program.
How do I get more information?
If you would like more information about our graduate programs, please contact Erin Forgay at eforgay@luc.edu.
What are requirements for international applicants?
International applicants must have all transcripts evaluated and provide Loyola’s Graduate School Administration office with the evaluation. All international applicants must submit a score from the TOEFL exam. Read additional information HERE.
What background is required?
Admission will be based on demonstrated ability in related professional and academic experience. Typical applicants to the Master's and Certificate degree programs should have a professional degree (MD, DO, DDS, PharmD, RN) and work experience in a related profession. Applicants who do not have a graduate or professional degree but are simultaneously pursuing another graduate or professional degree may submit MCAT, GMAT scores in lieu of the GRE (not required).
Where should I send my application materials?
Please send your application materials to Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management, Loyola University Chicago, 820 N. Michigan Avenue, Lewis Towers Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60611 (Email any questions you have about your application.)
Who do I contact to talk with a faculty or staff member?
Contact Erin Forgay at eforgay@luc.edu.
A 13-credit Health Professions Education and Leadership Certificate will be available—an excellent option for those looking to build strong foundational skills in teaching, curriculum design, and educational leadership. Ideal for professionals seeking a reduced time commitment, the certificate offers a meaningful and flexible learning experience and can also serve as a pathway to the MHPE program.
Curriculum
HPE 401 Fundamentals of Learning and Teaching Modalities in Health Professions
HPE 403 Principles of Curriculum Design
HPE 406 Leadership in Health Professions Education
HPE 407 Administrative Skills and Organizational Change
Admission
Applicants are required to provide:
- A completed online admission application
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended (e.g. MD, DO, PharmD, NP, DDS).
- If currently participating in an advanced healthcare degree program, then applicants are required to be in their clinical years (i.e., final half of the degree program, e.g., medical students starting their 3rd year).
- Two letters of recommendation
- Current CV
- Statement of Purpose- must address your professional interests in the field of education, how this degree will contribute to your professional goals and how you would contribute to the learning community within the MHPE program.
International applicants must have all transcripts evaluated and must provide the Graduate School Administration office with the evaluation. All international applicants must submit a score from the TOEFL exam. Please allow one- to two months for transcript evaluations to be processed by Educational Credential Evaluators or Educational Perspectives. View additional requirements.
Applications are being accepted for Fall. Deadline: August 1, 2025
Visit the graduate application website and select Biomedical Sciences and then Health Professions Education. Application fees are waived for online applicants. If you need more information, email Erin Forgay.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and students are admitted for fall, spring and summer start dates. Applicants are encouraged to apply by these deadlines: August 1 (Fall); January 5 (Spring), and May 1 (Summer). Visit Loyola’s graduate application website and select Biomedical Sciences. There is no fee to apply online. Email Erin Forgay at eforgay@luc.edu with any questions.
International applicants should allow 1-2 months for transcript evaluations to be processed by Educational Credential Evaluators or Educational Perspectives.
FAQs
Do I need to maintain continuous registration?
The professional doctorate, master's and certificate programs require continuous registration (excluding summer). Students who matriculate into this program should register for at least one course a semester. The program cannot accommodate students who are unable to maintain continuous registration. Before applying, please make sure that you can commit the time and resources to fulfill the demands of the program.
How do I get more information?
If you would like more information about our graduate programs, please contact Erin Forgay at eforgay@luc.edu.
What are requirements for international applicants?
International applicants must have all transcripts evaluated and provide Loyola’s Graduate School Administration office with the evaluation. All international applicants must submit a score from the TOEFL exam. Read additional information HERE.
What background is required?
What if I want to take only one course?
If you want to enroll in one course, apply as a non-degree seeking student as long as you have a BA or BS degree. To apply for admission for one course, applicants are required to submit one set of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
Where should I send my application materials?
Please send your application materials to Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management, Loyola University Chicago, 820 N. Michigan Avenue, Lewis Towers Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60611 (Email any questions you have about your application.)
Who do I contact to talk with a faculty or staff member?
Contact Erin Forgay at eforgay@luc.edu.
The U.S. Department of Education requires any institution offering distance education/online program to students outside of its home state to acquire authorization from the states in which students reside. Please see Loyola's State Authorization page for the most up-to-date information.
Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine is preparing healthcare professionals to become effective educators and leaders through its graduate programs in Health Professions Education. The Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) and Certificate in Health Professions Education and Leadership equip participants with the tools to design and implement effective curricula, assess learning outcomes, facilitate professional development, and lead with integrity in educational settings.
- Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE)
- Certificate in Health Professions Education and Leadership
Designed for working professionals, both programs are fully online, asynchronous, and part-time—offering the flexibility to advance your expertise without disrupting your clinical or academic responsibilities. Participants can choose from the MHPE, the certificate program, or select specialized courses that align with their professional goals.
The curriculum emphasizes teaching, assessment, curriculum development, and leadership, and is open to a diverse group of learners, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and graduate-level health professions students in their clinical years. Loyola’s innovative online learning environment fosters engagement, collaboration, and mentorship among faculty, peers, and national experts in health professions education.
Rooted in Jesuit values and a mission-driven commitment to social justice, these interdisciplinary programs prepare participants to lead meaningful change in healthcare education. By incorporating Ignatian pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching, the program fosters an inclusive and reflective approach to healthcare education.
Open House Webinars
Learn about our graduate programs in Health Professions Education and meet faculty. Join us for a real-time, open house webinar. Please email Erin Forgay at eforgay@luc.edu to attend.
- Health Professions Education Graduate Programs
Friday, May 16th @ 12:00pm CT (1pm ET, 11am MT, 10am PT)
Thursday, May 29th @ 5:30pm CT (6:30pm ET, 4:30pm MT, 3:30pm PT) - Health Professions Education Graduate Programs
Wednesday, June 25th @ 12:00pm CT (1pm ET, 11am MT, 10am PT)
Courses are taught by faculty from a variety of disciplines, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to health professions education. Instructors come from:
- Leischner Department of Medical Education
- School of Education
- Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics
- Faculty Center for Ignatian Pedagogy
- Parkinson School of Public Health
- Niehoff Marcela School of Nursing
The MHPE program is committed to preparing healthcare professionals to lead transformative change in education and practice, shaping the future of health professions training.
A 13-credit Health Professions Education and Leadership Certificate will be available—an excellent option for those looking to build strong foundational skills in teaching, curriculum design, and educational leadership. Ideal for professionals seeking a reduced time commitment, the certificate offers a meaningful and flexible learning experience and can also serve as a pathway to the MHPE program.
The U.S. Department of Education requires any institution offering distance education/online program to students outside of its home state to acquire authorization from the states in which students reside. Please see Loyola's State Authorization page for the most up-to-date information.