Course: Academic Teacher Training Course (ATTC) in Germany

This course has been accredited by tropEd Network for Higher Education Institutions in International Health.

Next Dates: 14th February to 25th July, 2025

Duration and Attendance: 7 days Online Course (via ZOOM) plus self-directed learning phases

Concept: Blended Learning (Zoom, Moodle)

Grade: Certificate of Competence

Application Deadline: 1st December, 2024

Course Fees:

Registration Fee: €50

Tuition Fee: €600

Language: English

About the Course

Professionalization of medical education is a key factor for sustainable development of health care systems worldwide.

The goals, learning objectives and schedule for the course are developed jointly based on central topics of medical education. The courses are developed based on the faculty training program that has been provided for teaching staff at the medical faculty of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität since 1998.

The courses are designed to bring together academic staff with an interest in improving their skills as educators and medical educators planning innovations in the field of medical education.

Participant Voices

"The ATTC has boosted my confidence as a teacher because now I am equipped with a lot of knowledge regarding multiple aspects of teaching. I am confident to identify myself as a teacher."

Dr. Sweta Giri from Thimphu, Bhutan, Emergency Physician, Flight Doctor, participant from ATTC 2024

"ATTC is like a 5-day trip, where I discovered and explored different information, strategies and tools… crucial for improving my teaching skills."

Omar El Bounkari, Senior Scientist and Technical Laboratory Head, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, participant from ATTC 2023

"ATTC provides safe learning environment facilitated by a team of experienced faculty. I am confident that I will enjoy effective teaching experience with application of new teaching methods, online tools and soft skills I learnt from ATTC."

Pema Choden from Bhutan, Assistant Professor for Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences, participant from ATTC 2023

"The ATTC is a gift you can make yourself to become an effective educator."

Chime Eden, Dermatologist and Lecturer from Bhutan, participant from ATTC 2022

"ATTC has helped me to re-evaluate myself and become a better teacher."

Dr. Mekdim from Ethiopia, Surgeon and Assistant Professor, participant from ATTC 2021

Teaching Methods

The course aims to initiate an active and participatory learning process by usingactivatingand interactivelearning methodsand concepts.The development of related competencies(e.g. intercultural and softs skills) are supported by tutored small group discussions, group work, group presentations and expert sessions.

Course Content

Teaching and feedback techniques and skills

Assessment theory and techniques

Problem-based learning

Curricula development methods

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

structure the teaching and learning in large and small classes

perform curriculum development from learning objectives to assessment methods and teaching and learning activities

giving and receiving feedback to peers and students in their daily practice

get aware of requirements for intercultural communication and collaborations

share professional teaching expertise across different health professions and countries

use online facilitation tools and techniques to handle the requirements of the pandemic

Schedule

14.02.2025, 08:30 to 14:30 CET: Kick-off meeting with explaination of pre-course assignments (reading and writing, time investment approx. 8 hours)

10-14.03.2025 CET: 5 days of synchronous, tutor-facilitated online distance learning course (time investment approx. 35 hours)

Transfer phase with post-course assignments (writing, reading, teaching at home institution and receiving feedback from a peer; observing and providing feedback to a peer)

25.07.2025, 09:00 to 13:00 CEST: Symposium (voluntary for tropEd students)

Please note that you have to complete the entire course to receive a certificate.

Registration

Registration is now open. Click here to register.

Please note that the registration for this course is a 2-step process:

Registration via the registration form and transfer of the course fee (when requested by email).

Upload of the requested documents:

CV

Passport

Support letter from an employer/supervisor stating full support (template)

A video recording of max. 2 minutes duration with your self-presentation and your motivation for participation

Course Fees

Please transfer the course fee only after receiving a written confirmation about your course participation.

In order to confirm your participation, please transfer the course fees via Paypal:

Registration fee € 50

Tuition fee € 600

Reduced tuition fee € 300 (lecturer at the MeCum)

PayPal payment is an option. Information will be sent via email after registration.

Contact

For further information please contact: attc.cih@lrz.uni-muenchen.de

Downloads

ATTC2025_Flyer.pdf

ATTC2025_InformedConsent.pdf

ATTC2025_SupportLetter.docx