Program for Educators in Health Professions

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Application Deadline: May 27, 2026

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Enhance your professional development as a health care educator by building core competencies, fostering self-reflection, and preparing to lead in evolving educational and clinical environments.

  • Blended

One week virtual (October), monthly continuity sessions, one week in-person (May)

Please see more program fee information below.

Continuing Education Credits

29 credits Fall, 9.50 credits Winter, and 28.75 credits Spring AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

A Certificate of Completion is also awarded. 

8 Months

A longitudinal, project based program culminating in a poster presentation

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Overview

This longitudinal professional development program is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in health professions education. With a strong foundation in educator competencies, the program empowers health care professionals to thrive as effective teachers, adaptive leaders, and innovative change agents in dynamic clinical and academic environments. Participants engage in a comprehensive curriculum that fosters self-reflection, promotes career advancement, and supports the development of impactful educational projects. 

Learning Objectives

  • Evaluate and apply evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance adult learning
  • Strategically design and implement effective curricular changes that anticipate and adapt to evolving educational needs
  • Utilize leadership techniques that foster a culture of acceptance and readiness for change
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for sustainable educational innovation within institutions
  • Assess and report the impact of educational innovation, using insights to guide future advancements
  • Reflect on one’s career path and professional development, embracing lifelong growth and adaptability as an educational leader
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Participant Types

Clinicians, Health Care Professionals, Educators

About the Program

Grounded in six core themes—Educational Theory & Practice, Curriculum Design, Scholarship of Teaching & Learning, Leadership & Change Management, Innovation, and Personal & Professional Growth—the curriculum addresses the multifaceted nature of educational leadership in health care. Participants strengthen their instructional approaches using evidence-based methods, design and refine meaningful curricula, engage in scholarly teaching practices, and build the leadership capabilities necessary to navigate complex systems. The program also nurtures personal reflection and strategic career planning, enabling participants to become transformative leaders in the field of health professions education. 

Program Format

The program consists of two immersive sessions: a five-day virtual fall session (Part I) and a five-day in-residence spring session (Part II) at Harvard Medical School, with monthly virtual continuity sessions in between. 

Who Should Apply

Ideal for early- to mid-career health professionals engaged in teaching, curriculum development, or educational leadership, this course is designed for those looking to strengthen their educator skill set, grow as leaders, and advance their careers in academic medicine or health professions education. 

2025-2026 Program Dates: 

Fall session: October 6-10, 2025 

Monthly Continuity Sessions: 
November 12, 2025  
December 10, 2025  
January 14, 2026
February 11, 2026 
March 11, 2026
April 8, 2026

Spring session: May 4-8, 2026

Program Faculty

The program is led by a distinguished teaching team of experts in medical education, who bring a wealth of experience and a commitment to supporting your growth as an educator and leader in the health care field.

Sarah Wood.

Sarah K. Wood

MD, FAAP

  • Director of the Harvard Macy Institute
  • Program Co-Director, Program for Educators in Health Professions
  • Program Co-Director, Training to Teach in Medicine
Holly Gooding.

Holly Gooding

MD, MsC

  • Associate Dean for Professional Development and Education, Emory University School of Medicine

Adam Rodman, MD, MPH, FACP
General Internist and Hospitalist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Co-director, Media and Education Delivery Initiative, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School 

Adams’s academic interests include digital education, clinical reasoning, and human-computer interaction. In addition to his research, Adam hosts a podcast called Bedside Rounds that discusses medical history, and he recently published his first book, "Short Cuts: Medicine.”

Monica Higgins, MBA, PhD
Kathleen McCartney Professor of Education Leadership, Harvard Graduate School of Education 

Monica is the Kathleen McCartney professor of education leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She focuses her research and teaching on areas of leadership development, organizational change, entrepreneurship, teams, and strategic human resources management. She is a member of the Public Education Leadership Project and leads the Scaling for Impact initiative. In addition to her teaching, Monica has published several books on many different topics, ranging from leadership development in the biotechnology industry to women in leadership in K-12 education. 

Program Fee

Program fees do not include airfare, accommodation, meals, or educational materials. Review Cancellation Policy

  Program Fee
Application Deadline: May 27, 2026$6,800

 

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a project proposal and meet specific deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

To prepare your application for submission, please have the following documents available:

  • Current contact information, credentials, and scholarly background: This information helps us to form the diverse interprofessional and international groups that are the hallmark of the Harvard Macy Institute programs.
  • Project Information: During this program, you will collaborate with a small group of scholars on a project that you propose to implement at your home institution. This project is intended to address a specific issue or institutional challenge and will be central to your learning experience at Harvard. Please note, if accepted to the program the project description will be shared with fellow attendees and faculty to facilitate collaboration. We recognize your project may be in its preliminary stages and hope to support you to refine and develop your ideas throughout the program. Your project idea should include:
    • Project title
    • Project description (Include goals and what question, concern, problem, or situation is addressed by your project.)
    • Project Context (Include the number of individuals who will be impacted by your project. Which key leaders, stakeholders, participants, and/or systems will influence its success? What barriers do you anticipate in completing this project?)
    • Project Outcomes (What outcome(s) will define success for your project and what is the plan for measuring those outcomes?)

There is no application fee for this program.

*Your personal statement is an opportunity for the admissions committee to hear your voice. You can use a generative AI tool as you develop your essay, however, you are responsible for ensuring the veracity and originality of your statements. You are also responsible for acknowledging the use of the tool. If an essay is suspected to have used one of these tools without attribution or in its entirety, we reserve the right to deny your admission to the program or request that you submit a new essay in order to be considered.

We will acknowledge receipt of all applications and maintain all application information in strict confidence.

Students can expect to hear a decision on their application within 8 weeks of the application deadline.

Elorm Avakame.

Elorm Avakame

Program for Educators in Health Professions Alumnus Elorm Avakame

"This program has affirmed that I really love teaching medicine. I have been so inspired, impressed, and motivated by the content we are exposed to in the program."

Interview with Program for Educators in Health Professions Alumnus Elorm Avakame

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Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Harvard Medical School is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 67.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For the purpose of recertification, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.

The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the European Union of Medical Specialties website.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.

Competencies

This course is designed to meet the following Institute of Medicine Core Competencies:

  • Provide Patient-Centered Care
  • Work in Interdisciplinary Teams
  • Employ Evidence-Based Practice
  • Apply Quality Improvement

This course is designed to meet the following American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) / Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educational (ACGME) competencies:

  • Patient Care and Procedural Skills
  • Professionalism

Disclaimer & Disclosure

CME activities accredited by Harvard Medical School are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of certification of competency. Practitioners should always consult additional sources of information and exercise their best professional judgment before making clinical decisions of any kind.

Note: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is calculated based on submission of a preliminary agenda and may be subject to change.

In accord with the disclosure policy of the Medical School as well as standards set forth by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), course planners, speakers, and content reviewers have been asked to disclose any relationships they have to companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. In addition, faculty have been asked to list any off-label uses of pharmaceuticals and/or devices for investigational or non-FDA approved purposes that they plan to discuss.

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