Program for Educators in Health Professions
- Harvard Macy Institute
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)
$7,500
Please see more program fee information below.
Continuing Education
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 eight-month 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 promotes educational innovation, career advancement, self-awareness, professional networking, and 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
Schedule
Monday, October 5, 2026
Welcome & Announcements
9:00-9:15 am
Exploring Our Assumptions as Educators & Leaders
9:15-10:00 am
Break
10:00-10:15 am
Teaching and Learning Theory and Evidence
10:15-11:15 am
Break
11:15-11:30 am
Curriculum I: Building a Blueprint with Backwards Design
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Break
12:30-1:30 pm
Transforming your Work into Scholarship
1:30-2:30 pm
Break
2:30-2:45 pm
Project Group
2:45-5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Welcome and Announcements
9:00-9:15 am
Journal Forum
9:15-10:00 am
Break
10:00-10:15 am
Learner Assessment
10:15-11:15 am
Break
11:15-11:30 am
The Art of Feedback: Strategies for Health Professions Educators
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Break
12:30-1:30 pm
Transforming your Work into Scholarship (Pt2)
1:30-2:30 pm
Break
2:30-2:45 pm
Project Group
2:45-5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Welcome & Announcements
9:00-9:15 am
Case Teaching
9:15-10:45 am
Break
10:45-11:00 am
Developmental Networks
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Break
12:30-1:30 pm
Microteaching Intro
1:30-2:30 pm
Break
2:30-2:45 pm
Microteaching
2:45-5:00 pm
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Welcome & Announcements
9:00-9:15 am
Journal Forum
9:15-10:00 am
Break
10:00-10:15 am
AI
10:15-11:15 am
Break
11:15-11:30 am
Inclusive Teaching
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Break
12:30-1:30 pm
Planning and Assessing Projects Using the Logic Model
1:30-2:30 pm
Break
2:30-2:45 pm
Project Group
2:45-5:00 pm
Friday, October 9, 2026
Welcome & Announcements
9:00-9:15 am
Leading Change
9:15-10:00 am
Break
10:00-10:15 am
Curriculum II
10:15-11:15 am
Break
11:15-11:30 am
Negotiation
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Break
12:30-1:30 pm
From Self-Care to Human Flourishing: Strategies to Thrive as a Health Professions Educator
1:30-2:30 pm
Closing
2:30-3:00 pm
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Quantitative Theory
3:00-4:00 pm
Project Group
4:00-5:00 pm
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Qualitative Theory
3:00-4:00 pm
Project Group
4:00-5:00 pm
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Storytelling
3:00-4:00 pm
Project Group
4:00-5:00 pm
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Session TBD
3:00-4:00 pm
Project Group
4:00-5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Session TBD
3:00-4:00 pm
Project Group
4:00-5:00 pm
Wednesday, April 14, 2027
ePoster Design
3:00-4:00 pm
Project Group
4:00-5:00 pm
Monday, May 3, 2027
Welcome
9:00-9:30 am
Maiden Voyage Case
9:30-10:30 am
Break
10:30-10:45 am
Challenges and Opportunities
10:45-11:45 am
Panel Q&A
11:45 am-12:15 pm
Break
12:15-1:00 pm
Journal Forum
1:00-2:00 pm
Break
2:00-2:15 pm
Project Group
2:15-5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Case Method Teaching
9:00-10:45 am
Break
10:45-11:00 am
Intro to Microteaching
11:00-11:30 am
Break
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Microteaching
12:00-2:30 pm
Break
2:30-2:45 pm
Group Photo
2:45-3:30 pm
Selectives
3:30-5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Immunity to Change
9:00 am-12:30 pm
Break
12:30-1:00 pm
Journal Forum
1:00-2:00 pm
Field Trips (Optional)
2:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, May 6, 2027
Master Adaptive Learner
9:00-10:30 am
Break
10:30-10:45 am
Career Path World Cafe
10:45 am-12:30 pm
Break
12:30-2:00 pm
Electives
2:00-3:00 pm
Break
3:00-3:30 pm
ePoster Session
3:30-5:30 pm
Friday, May 7, 2027
AI Prompt-a-thon
9:00-10:45 am
Break
10:45-11:00 am
What, So What, Now What
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Closing
12:30-1:00 pm
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 week long sessions: a five-day virtual fall session (Part I) and a five-day in-residence spring session (Part II) at Harvard Medical School, bridged by 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.
2026-2027 Program Dates
Fall session: October 5-9, 2026
Monthly Continuity Sessions:
November 18, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 pm ET
December 16, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 pm ET
January 13, 2027 | 3:00-5:00 pm ET
February 10, 2027 | 3:00-5:00 pm ET
March 10, 2027 | 3:00-5:00 pm ET
April 7, 2027 | 3:00-5:00 pm ET
Spring session: May 2-7, 2027
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 K. Wood
MD, FAAP
- Director of the Harvard Macy Institute
- Program Co-Director, Program for Educators in Health Professions
- Faculty Co-Director, Training to Teach in Medicine
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 | $7,500 |
Medical Education Learning Opportunities
| Learning Opportunity | Format | Duration | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Program for Educators in Health Professions | Live Online and in-person | 7 months | Emerging education leaders in the health professions |
| Training to Teach in Medicine | Live Online | 6 months | Clinician educators at all stages |
| *Technology and AI: Transforming Health Professions Education | Live Online | 8 weeks | Health professions educators at all career stages |
| *Leading Innovation in Health Care and Education | In-Person | 6 days | Health professions educators and leaders at all career stages |
| *Assessment and Evaluation: Systems Thinking in Health Professions Education | Live Online | 5 days | Health professions educators and leaders at all career stages |
| Principles of Medical Education: Maximizing Your Teaching Skills | Live Online | 3 days | Medical educators at all career stages |
*Harvard Macy Program
"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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