PHD IN HEALTH PROFESSION EDUCATION
The PhD-HPE program offered by the Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) is poised to provide excellent opportunities to aspiring educational researchers to develop their creativity, critical inquiry, negotiation skills, professionalism and expertise in research of practical relevance to the local and international health professions community.
The conceptual model guiding the PhD-HPE program is that of the scientist-educator having an advanced educational, research, and leadership orientation. The program is aimed to maintain a balance of coursework, research, and educational practice.
The Ph.D. program comprises of course work and research. The program may be completed in a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 years
Program outcomes
The PhD-HPE program aims to prepare its graduates to:
- Conduct innovative scholarly work that contributes to advancing knowledge in Health Professions Education (HPE).
- Critically analyze, assess, and synthesize complex ideas in medical and health professions education.
- Apply evidence-based approaches to develop innovative and contextually relevant solutions for educational challenges in Pakistan.
- Devise, design, and conduct research that meets high academic standards and demonstrates practical value.
- Perform systematic and/or scoping reviews using established methodologies.
- Communicate research findings clearly and effectively to academic, professional, and public audiences.
- Present and publish scholarly work in recognized academic forums.
- Demonstrate professionalism in teaching, research, and collaborative practice.
- Communicate research findings clearly and effectively to academic, professional, and public audiences.
- Work effectively in teams and provide leadership when required.