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Surgical Leadership

Develop essential executive and leadership skills to lead surgical teams, departments, and institutions in this comprehensive certificate program.

  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • Blended

Dates: -

For: Surgeons who currently hold or seek to attain a leadership position, including leadership of departments, divisions, large organizations, programs, and new initiatives

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
  • Registration Deadline Approaching:

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.

HealthXcelerate: Strategy, Policy, and Systems

Build a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. health care system and the patient's experience.

  • HealthXcelerate
  • Online; Self-Paced
  • Group Enrollment Option
  • Registration Deadline Approaching:

Dates: Enroll by February 11, 2026 for the next program session starting February 18, 2026

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

AI in Clinical Medicine

Gain practical skills and insights to apply cutting-edge AI technologies in clinical medicine through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions in this live course.

  • Continuing Education
  • Live Online

Dates: -

For: Clinicians treating patients in any type of setting including, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and clinical leaders

AI in Medicine: Natural Language Processing

Learn about the advances in artificial intelligence that are transforming the use of natural language processing.

  • HMX Online Learning
  • Online; Self-Paced
  • Start Today

Dates: Available Anytime

For: Clinicians and health care professionals; biomedical researchers; and professionals in managerial roles in health care and related fields

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

Dates: Available Anytime

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

Assessment and Evaluation: Systems Thinking in Health Professions Education

Gain skills and actionable strategies to reimagine assessment, evaluation, and curricular reform by applying systems thinking for lasting impact across health professions programs and institutions.

  • Harvard Macy Institute
  • Live Online
  • Application Deadline Approaching:

Dates: -

For: Clinicians, Health Care Professionals, Educators

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Harnessing Behavioral Science to Bridge Gaps in Clinical Research

By applying behavioral science, data, and emerging AI tools, clinicians and researchers can bridge the gap between medical innovation and real-world use—designing personalized, scalable interventions that improve adherence, outcomes, and population health.

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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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Nicolas Avellaneda, MD, PhD

Surgical Leadership Program Participant

"This program has changed my life. It’s given me the tools to advance my career and develop my ideas in ways I never anticipated. The relationships I’ve built with peers from around the world are invaluable, and I’m eager to apply what I’ve learned both in my surgical practice and in leading my team."

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We offer tailored learning solutions businesses, academic medical centers, and institutions, including custom programs, online courses, and health content licensing, to enhance team expertise to solve today's health care challenges.

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