Spring 2026 Dates
April 20 - June 18, 2026
Blended
This program requires attendance at a four-day in-person immersion in Boston, MA as well as online learning sessions.
Outcome
Certificate of Completion
$8,755
Leading AI Innovation in Health Care is a 9-week blended postgraduate certificate program from Harvard Medical School that prepares health care leaders to strategically lead and develop AI integration and medical technology. Through a blend of live virtual sessions and a four-day in-person experience in Boston, participants develop the strategic skills needed to implement AI technologies effectively, learn how to foster a culture of innovation by building collaborative frameworks, and navigate evolving regulatory landscapes.
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed for health care leaders and innovators seeking to shape the future of medical innovation, with particular (but not sole) emphasis on AI and digital health. Ideal for clinical and academic leaders, industry professionals, and those driving technology adoption and innovation within their organizations.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the current and potential impacts of artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies on health care systems, including patient care, clinical practices, and organizational operations.
- Learn the fundamentals of translational innovation in health care applicable to a wide range of innovations, with particular emphasis on intellectual property, funding, and commercialization of new technologies, including AI, digital health, device, and biotech.
- Analyze the regulatory landscape and implementation strategies for AI in health care through case studies from leading institutions like Harvard Business School, Mass General Brigham, and other Harvard-affiliated hospitals.
- Identify opportunities for AI and technology integration and experimentation within your own health care organizations, leveraging insights from successful health tech companies and medical AI labs.
- Develop a strategic framework for fostering innovation and collaboration with startups, vendors, and academic and research institutions to advance health care delivery and outcomes.
Program Format
This certificate program is offered in a blended learning model, combining a four-day in-person experience with online content, networking and group learning opportunities, and a final capstone project in which participants present an AI pitch to an innovation panel. Learners should expect to spend between 2-4 hours per week during the virtual component of the program.
