Clinical Ethics Mediation, Certificate

Program Overview

The Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy offers the Penn MBE Clinical Ethics Mediation Certificate. The Certificate may be added to the Master of Bioethics degree and provides students and alumni with the opportunity to obtain additional training in clinical ethics mediation at Penn.
 
Eligibility
This certificate option is available only to students who are enrolled in or have completed the Master of Bioethics (MBE) program.
 
Application
Students interested in pursuing the combined MBE/Clinical Ethics Mediation Certificate must submit an application for the Certificate program in addition to the application for the MBE. The Certificate application may be completed at the time of the original MBE application or after admission to the MBE program. Admission is based on professional goals related to clinical ethics. Prior experience in clinical ethics is not required.
 
Program Completion and Timing
Students may complete the MBE and the Certificate concurrently and be awarded both in the same semester. Alternatively, students may graduate with the MBE and complete the Certificate requirements at a later date. Students who do not complete both credentials concurrently are encouraged to work with the MBE office to develop a plan for completion. Students who graduate before completing all Certificate requirements will have up to two years to complete the remaining coursework. MBE alumni who have not completed any Certificate coursework may apply for the Penn MBE Clinical Ethics Mediation Certificate within five years of receiving their MBE degree.

For more information: http://medicalethicshealthpolicy.med.upenn.edu/master-of-bioethics/certificate-in-clinical-ethics-mediation

Curriculum

The Certificate requires the completion of 12 course units: the 9 course units required for the MBE degree, and then an additional 3 additional course units for the Certificate.

BIOE 7010MBE/MSME Proseminar1
BIOE 6020Conceptual Foundations in Bioethics1
BIOE 6030Clinical Ethics1
Select seven course units of electives7
Select two of the following: 12
BIOE 5450
Mediation Intensive I
BIOE 5460
Mediation Intensive II
BIOE 5470
Mediation Intensive III
BIOE 5480
Mediation Intensive IV
Total Course Units12
1

Each of the Mediation Intensive courses consists of 4 days of intensive practical training in mediation. To receive credit, students must also complete a 10-15 page writing requirement, due at the end of the semester in which the mediation course is being taken.

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2026 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.