Academic Teacher Training Course (ATTC) in Germany

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

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.

• Teaching and feedback techniques and skills
• Assessment theory and techniques
• Problem-based learning
• Curricula development methods

By the end of this 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

Registration is now open. Click here to register.

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

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

2. 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

"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