HMX Online Learning
Online courses from Harvard Medical School for business professionals, researchers, clinicians, and students
Courses
From foundations in AI for medicine to advanced cancer genomics
Online
Cohort-based and self-paced formats, designed to fit into your busy schedule
Learners Educated
From pre-med students, to biopharma researchers, to investors
A more engaging way to learn medical science online
HMX courses combine the expertise of Harvard Medical School educators with innovative storytelling and design to make complex medical science clear, practical, and relevant. Through real-world clinical context, learners don’t just understand concepts—they see how they apply in practice.
Designed for a wide range of learners, HMX helps you build deeper knowledge and confidence in medical science, whether you're advancing your career or expanding your understanding.
Learning Built Around You
We offer a diverse range of courses designed to meet learners where they are, providing the knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers. Choose from instructor-paced courses on foundational and advanced topics to short, self-paced courses on cutting edge topics.
Every HMX course is designed to be highly visual and interactive – bringing complex material to life through visually engaging explanations. Learn More About HMX Courses →
Find the Right Course For You
Stay Current with Cutting-Edge Science and Clinical Innovations
Deepen your capabilities and stay at the forefront of your field. HMX courses are designed by leading researchers and practitioners who are actively shaping medical science and patient care.
- Stay up-to-date with biomedical advances
- Bridge research and patient care
- Expand your credentials
Gain Essential Scientific Insights for Strategic Decision-making
Advance your career and stay competitive in the health care industry. HMX will prepare you to explore new opportunities, whether you're looking to upskill in your current role, pivot into biotech, or lead with scientific credibility in a business environment.
- Understand key medical science concepts
- Communicate effectively with clinical teams
- Make informed decisions in health care and biotech
Rigorous, Flexible Courses to Help You Stand Out
Build a strong foundation and gain practical knowledge. Lessons from Harvard Medical School experts will prepare you for advanced studies in medical science or help broaden your overall understanding of health and the human body.
- Strengthen your knowledge medical science fundamentals
- Prepare for exams and applications
- Earn certificates for internships, med school, and graduate school
Explore All Courses
We deliver unique 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.
Biochemistry Fundamentals
- HMX Online Learning
- Online; Instructor-Paced
Cancer Genomics and Precision Oncology: The Genetic Basis of Cancer and Its Treatment
- HMX Online Learning
- Online; Instructor-Paced
Clinical Drug Development: Clinical Trial Methodologies and Innovations
- HMX Online Learning
- Online; Instructor-Paced
AI in Medicine: Foundations and Applications in Medical Practice and Research
- HMX Online Learning
- Online; Self-Paced
Physiology Fundamentals
- HMX Online Learning
- Online; Instructor-Paced
Extend Your Learning and Save More
Whether you are building your medical science knowledge, preparing for advanced study, or expanding your understanding of the health care ecosystem, combining courses helps you connect concepts across disciplines while saving on enrollment.
You can bundle up to five HMX or HealthXcelerate courses. Bundle discounts apply to all courses selected. A bundle can consist of courses in the same upcoming enrollment period or the following enrollment period.
Two-course bundle: 25% discount
Three-course bundle: 30% discount
Four-course bundle: 35% discount
Five-course bundle: 40% discount
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With the HMX and HealthXcelerate Learning Pass, a $4,950 investment unlocks one year of unlimited enrollment to Harvard Medical School's portfolio of HMX and HealthXcelerate online courses, empowering you to advance your knowledge of health care and medical science in the areas that matter most to your goals. Start Learning
HMX and HealthXcelerate courses are ideal for organizations looking to train teams or larger groups. Group pricing is available, making it a cost-effective investment in team development.
Bring HMX to Your Organization
Looking to Give Your Organization an Edge?
Harvard Medical School offers a unique online learning experience for students and professionals who want to understand medical science – from essential concepts to cutting-edge applications. We offer group enrollments for teams or larger custom initiatives tailored to your organization’s goals.
HMX courses are recommended for companies that want to:
- Gain a competitive advantage by helping employees better understand the medical science needed to do their jobs more effectively
- Enable cross-functional teams to communicate and collaborate better
- Deliver a flexible, accessible learning experience to employees worldwide
- Enroll groups of 25+ to upskill teams together
And for institutions that want to:
- Prepare students to hit the ground running and get the most out of your courses
- Extend your school’s curriculum with online materials to augment or flip the classroom experience
- Bring fundamental principles and clinical applications to life for your students with interactive multimedia experiences and videos with real patients
- Feed forward into your own curriculum – benefit from rich analytics about students’ interactions and learning gains, points of confusion, and completion statistics
Portrait of a Learner
Hear how Lina Scroggins, a senior program manager at Google Health, dreamed of being a lawyer before finding her way to a career in the health care industry and learning with HMX while balancing a full-time job.
"Taking the HMX courses taught me a lot about what it’s like to be an adult professional who has a job and a family who also wants to learn.”
Related Insights and Learner Stories
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Interview with HMX Participant Keyur Trivedi
"The faculty members delivered highly engaging content, bringing years of experience and deep knowledge to the course. This made the course not only informative but also captivating, which is crucial for virtual learning."
Interview with HMX Participant Pietro Vercesi
"During the courses, you are exposed to an umbrella of topics that convey a much bigger learning experience, ensuring key elements are covered and well understood."
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