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The Office for External Education extends the impact of Harvard Medical School’s expertise in medicine and health to diverse learners.
Harvard Medical School — For Everyone
Whether you're leading a team, treating patients, teaching the next generation, or simply curious about how the body works—Harvard Medical School has a program to support your growth.
Why Learn with Harvard Medical School?
- World-renowned faculty
- Cutting-edge medical science and research
- Flexible formats for busy professionals
- A global community of learners and leaders
Cutting-Edge Knowledge, Accessible Formats
Programs
From continuing education for clinicians to executive education for health care leaders to online programs for curious learners
Faculty
Our programs and content pull from Harvard Medical School's broad expertise across 14 affiliated hospitals and the University's 12 graduate Schools
Program Categories
Our educational opportunities draw from the extensive resources of our unique academic, clinical, and research ecosystem to help meet your needs.
Continuing Education
Harvard Medical School Continuing Education offers an extensive catalog of activities that serve the diverse educational needs of health care providers. Our offerings promote quality improvement in clinical practice, health care, and medical research.
47 Programs
Executive Education
Open enrollment programs designed for business and science leaders seeking to drive growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving health care landscape.
10 Programs
Harvard Health Online Learning
Expert-led, flexible online courses covering a wide range of health topics, from chronic disease management to mental health and personalized medicine, designed for individuals seeking to enhance their health knowledge and their own well-being.
33 Programs
Harvard Macy Institute
The Harvard Macy Institute educates, connects, and serves health care leaders around the globe by providing advanced faculty development programs, thought leadership, and impactful networking opportunities.
6 Programs
HealthXcelerate
HealthXcelerate: The Insider's Guide to Health Care is a professional-level online certificate program that provides a foundational, 360-degree view of the health care ecosystem.
0 Programs
HMX Online Learning
Online education in key areas of medicine – from foundational science to advanced topics – to give learners of all backgrounds the knowledge needed to get ahead.
25 Programs
Postgraduate Certificate
Expert-led, flexible, and innovative learning opportunities for current and aspiring health care professionals
7 Programs
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