The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to a 1 year Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education (GDME) training for the academic year 2015/2016. The Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education is tenable at Health Tutors College – Mulago which is an affiliate of Makerere University and awarded by Makerere University.

The GDME is specifically designed for first degree holders from any health related field with an interest in teaching and is a one-year Competence Based Programme designed to develop skills, knowledge and attitudes for effective teaching and management of Health Training Institutions.

The program shall be taught during day running from Monday to Friday at Health Tutors College, Mulago and is Non Residential.

Admission requirements

To qualify for admission to this Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education programme, Applicants Must Fulfill all requirements below:-

a)       Have Passed Uganda Certificate of Education ( UCE) with at least 5 passes

b)       Have 1 principal Pass and 2 subsidiary passes at A’ Level or Equivalent.

c)       Hold a Bachelors Degree in medical or any other health related field of study from a recognized higher education institution.

d)       Should be registered with the relevant professional body/ Council

e)       Should have a working experience of at least two years

f)        Have a recommendation letter from the employer

g)       Foreign students should have the equivalent of the above.

Fees structure

• Ugandans UGX 1,200,000/= per  Semester  Excludes functional fees
• International students:  US $ 4000 per year Includes functional fees

Applicants should note that tuition fees exclude functional fees and other charges which every student is required to pay.

Please Note:

1.        There are 50 slots Available

2.       All students will be admitted on a Non Residential Basis

Application Procedure

Application forms and more information regarding the programme may be obtained from the address given below. Application forms are available at Ushs. 50,000= (Fifty Thousand Five Hundred Shillings only for Ugandans) and Ug.shs. 151,500= for International applicants plus an interview fee of Ushs. 50,000= (Fifty Thousand Five Hundred Shillings Only). In addition, each payment requires 3,000 shs as bank charges.

The completed application forms together with certified copies of academic transcripts and Certificates should be submitted by 31^st March, 2015 to: