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GLP-1-Based Therapies: Mechanisms of Action, Development, and Clinical Impact

Understand the science behind GLP-1-based therapies and how they’re revolutionizing patient care. 

  • HMX Online Learning
  • Online; Self-Paced
  • Start Today
  • Group Enrollment Option

Dates: Always Available

For: Clinicians and health care professionals; biomedical and translational researchers; professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and digital health sectors.

Foundations of Clinical Research

Launch your clinical research career with essential training in study design, biostatistics, epidemiology, and statistical analysis. This program is designed for health care professionals with limited or no prior experience in clinical research.

  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • Live Online
  • Application Deadline Approaching:

Dates: -

For: The Foundations of Clinical Research program is designed for medical and health professionals with an advanced degree who seek to build foundational skills in clinical research. No prior research experience is required.

AI in Medicine: Foundations and Applications in Medical Practice and Research

Explore the foundational principles of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative applications in medicine and biomedical research.

  • HMX Online Learning
  • Online; Self-Paced
  • Start Today
  • Group Enrollment Option

Dates: Available Anytime

For: Clinicians and health care professionals; researchers in biomedicine and technology sectors; and professionals a across health care fields

Digital Innovations in Health Care

Explore digital innovations set to reshape the health care landscape in the U.S. and worldwide. Gain an in-depth understanding of how they will revolutionize health care delivery, enhance patient care, and drive improved clinical outcomes.

  • HealthXcelerate
  • Online; Self-Paced
  • Group Enrollment Option
  • Start Today

Dates: Always Available

For: Health care professionals throughout the industry seeking better understanding of the health care system

Cancer Genomics and Precision Oncology: The Genetic Basis of Cancer and Its Treatment

Understand the links between genetics and cancer, and how genomics knowledge is advancing precision cancer treatments.

  • HMX Online Learning
  • Online; Instructor-Paced
  • Group Enrollment Option

Dates: -

For: Clinicians; biomedical researchers; health care professionals whose work intersects with cancer research and treatment – including those working in R&D, product management and strategy, sales, and marketing

Global Clinical Scholars Research Training

Develop advanced clinical research skills through this rigorous, blended learning experience that prepares clinicians and clinician-scientists worldwide to design, conduct, and communicate impactful health care research.

  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • Blended

Dates: -

For: Designed for faculty-level clinicians or clinician-scientists with advanced degrees such as an MD, PhD, MBBS, DMD, DDS, PharmD, or DNP. Successful candidates typically have at least one abstract, publication, or peer-reviewed article.

Foundations of the U.S. Health Care System

Gain an overview of the defining features of the U.S. health care system including structure, financing, and stakeholders.

  • HealthXcelerate
  • Online; Self-Paced
  • Group Enrollment Option
  • Start Today

Dates: Always Available

For: Health care professionals throughout the industry seeking better understanding of the health care system

Insights and Learner Stories

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How Do We Match the Right Drug to the Right Patient?

HealthSpark, Episode 20: Tanya M. Laidlaw, MD, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and allergist-immunologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, shows how treating severe asthma with advanced biologics can still feel like trial-and-error, and why linking patient experience, biomarkers, and research is critical to getting treatment right the first time.

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New Hope for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer

In this episode of Science Snapshot, learn how a new once-daily pill called daraxonrasib is nearly doubling median survival for previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer patients.

Rajiv Ramakrishnan.
Learner Story

Gaining a System-Level View of Health Care

“I would absolutely recommend this program—it gives you practical insight, a strong network, and perspectives you can immediately apply in your work. The value you get from it is phenomenal.”

Why Learn with HMS?

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Harvard Medical School has provided a peerless and constantly evolving body of medical knowledge for more than two centuries.

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Our programs and content pull from Harvard Medical School's broad expertise across 15 affiliated institutions and the University's 12 graduate Schools

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Participants in our programs not only advance in their careers and the organizations they serve, but also become part of a connected global community of peers working to change the future of health care.

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Luan Vieira Rodrigues, MD

Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Participant

The program didn’t just give me tools, it changed how I think about clinical problems and how I connect them to research that can truly impact patient care.

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We provide actionable education experiences within the unique context of the health care ecosystem. Our accessible education, from programs and courses to newsletters and thought leadership, is available in a variety of formats ranging from on demand to in person on the Harvard Medical School campus.

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Understand Health Care. End to End.

Gain a comprehensive, patient-centered understanding of health care systems with our new series HealthXcelerate: The Insider's Guide to Health Care. These self-paced, online courses equip professionals and teams with foundational knowledge across policy, delivery, and patient experience to confidently navigate and impact today’s evolving health care landscape.

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