What a Career in Health Professions Education Can Look Like – A Closer Look at UofL’s MSHPE Online Degree
If you are a healthcare professional with a passion for teaching, the University of Louisville’s online Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MSHPE) is your pathway to becoming an impactful educator. With a Fall II application deadline of September 10 for the term starting in October, now is the time to apply.
Who Is This Program For
Designed for clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, allied health professionals and residents or fellows who currently teach or aspire to teach in academic or clinical settings. No prior formal teaching experience required.
Why Educators Are Needed Now
Healthcare is growing rapidly — adding about 2.6 million jobs by 2030 — and institutions increasingly seek professionals with formal training in health professions education to lead residency programs, curricula and scholarly teaching. The MSHPE bridges that clinician-educator gap.
Real Stories: Dr. Farmer and Jennifer McGowan
In their testimonial video, Dr. Farmer and Dr. Jennifer McGowan share how the MSHPE program transformed their professional paths—strengthening their educator identities, enhancing their teaching strategies and expanding their impact across academic settings. Dr. McGowan’s work has been recognized through multiple accolades, including the Health Sciences Center Educator Bright Spot, highlighting her role in shaping exceptional learning experiences for students.
Program Highlights
- No GRE required
- 100% online with fully asynchronous 8-week courses
- Support from faculty at UofL’s School of Medicine
Transform your clinical experience into educational leadership. Apply by September 10 for the Fall II cohort starting in October and take the next step in your teaching career through UofL’s MSHPE.
