Master of Academic Medicine

A Masters Program for Today’s Challenges The Master of Academic Medicine was established in 2007 as part of a 50-year tradition of faculty development in medical education at USC. Participants will join a vigorous online community of learners growing together as leaders. What participants learn during weekly online classes can be applied immediately in the work setting. Our goal is to cultivate leaders who will develop and advance programs in medical education, particularly at the GME level. Health professions’ education needs qualified educators who can model and lead change in their respective schools, programs, and national groups. Graduates will be positioned to guide future generations of health professionals toward better meeting the health needs of our global society.

Earn a Graduate Degree at Your Own Pace While Working Full-Time

The program employs a blended model of synchronous online learning and annual on-campus face-to-face sessions. This model allows professionals to continue to work full-time throughout the program, while being part of a cohort of educators from around the world. Participants can take one or two courses per semester and finish in three to five years. Alternately, by taking two courses per semester the program can be completed in just 24 months (six semesters).

Visit our website for more information http://keck.usc.edu/Education/Division_of_Medical_Education/Master_of_Academic_Medicine.aspx

"Graduating from the USC Master in Academic Medicine program enriched both my professional and personal life. I received a great education in my training as a physician, but as a teacher I was flying by the seat of my pants. Now I have learned the science behind educational techniques.”

— Linda Waggoner-Fountain, MD, MACM

PD, Pediatric Residency University of Virginia

“The MACM program helped jumpstart my academic career. I developed leader-ship skills and built a foundation in adult learning that allowed me to develop an international accredited sports medicine fellowship. I also have the skills needed to design and publish research as well as to guide others’ scholarship.”

— Ivan Wong, MD, MACM 2013 Graduate

Dalhousie University Nova Scotia, Canada

CREATING LEADERSHIP THROUGH COLLABORATION

APPLY TODAY! Fall classes begin August 15, 2016 • Spring classes begin January 9, 2017

Master of Academic Medicine Program Objectives Graduates will be able to demonstrate skills within academic medicine including:n Developing, implementing, and evaluating programs n Leading self, leading others, and fostering positive change n Designing curricula, teaching, and assessing learners n Addressing policy and accreditation issues and opportunities n Designing, implementing, studying, and disseminating

innovations

Classes and Annual On-Campus Session Students can start August 15, 2016 on January 9, 2017. Each course meets weekly in an interactive online classroom, with most courses having 15 or fewer learners. Students spend up to seven days on campus in February of each year; for 2017, the dates are February 22-27. The onsite time also includes participation in the USC-sponsored annual Innovations in Medical Education Conference, February 24-25, 2017, that promotes networking with attendees from around the globe.

Degree Requirements and Tuition Cost A minimum of 32 units of graduate-level course work is required: 26 units of core coursework and 6 units of electives. A faculty advisor will help guide your decision about a program of study including selection of electives. Tuition and fees will be at USC’s prevailing rate. Please refer to the current online USC catalog for tuition information.

Pre-Admission Process All potential applicants should complete the pre-application information form (below) and email it along with a current curriculum vitae to nyquist@usc.edu (may also fax it to 323-442-2051). Upon successful review of your pre-application you will be notified. You will then apply through the University of Southern California’s graduate application process as a candidate in the Master of Academic Medicine program.

Criteria for Admission Applicants for admission to the Master of Academic Medicine program are generally expected to have an advanced degree in medicine or another health profession. Proof of graduation is required. For applicants (e.g. program managers) who do not have an advanced degree, a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution is required as well as satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. For all applicants, an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (A=4.0) is expected; and official transcripts as well as three letters of recommendation are required.

For questions or to make an appointment with a faculty advisor:

Call (323) 442-2372 or send a request to Dr. Julie Nyquist, nyquist@usc.edu

“This masters program guided us through research, skill building, and innovation. It truly seeks to transform medical education in the service of advancing the health sciences and health-care internationally.

A wonderful learning journey!”

— Ming-Chen Hsieh, MD, MACM 2012 Graduate

Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital Hualien, Taiwan

“The insight and skill that I have gained during this year have been essential to the successful perfor-mance of my duties as an associate PD and member of my hospital’s GME committee. I hang on

to almost every word from the teaching team.”

— Franz O. Smith, MD Current MACM Student

Asso. PD, General Surgery Residency Saint Barnabus Medical Center, NJ

Master of Academic Medicine CREATING LEADERSHIP THROUGH COLLABORATION

Pre-Admission Process See previous page for information and admissions criteria.

For questions or to make an appointment with a faculty advisor: Call (323) 442-2372 or send a request to Dr. Julie Nyquist, nyquist@usc.edu

PRE-APPLICATION – SUBMIT TODAY – BEGIN IN AUGUST OR JANUARY

Classes begin August 15, 2016 and January 9, 2017 Information Sessions at 5pm PDT on June 28, July 8, and July 27, 2016

Visit our website to register for an information session or for more information http://keck.usc.edu/Education/Division_of_Medical_Education/Master_of_Academic_Medicine.asp

Name __________________________________________________________________________________________

Health Profession ___________________________________________________________________________________

Current Position __________________________________________________________________________________

Institution _________________________________________ State _______ Zip Code __________________________

Work Phone No. _________________________________ Cell Phone No. ___________________________________

Email Address ____________________________________________________________________________________

Degrees Held ___________________________________ Estimated Undergraduate GPA: ____________________

Personal Statement (250 – 500 words). Answer the following two questions: 1. What are your present educational responsibilities? 2. What do you hope to gain professionally from this degree program?

Fill out this PDF form on your computer using Adobe Acrobat. Email the information

and personal statement to nyquist@usc.edu or print and fax to (323) 442-2051