Technology and AI: Transforming Health Professions Education

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Application Deadline: January 13, 2027

Transform health professions educational environments by building skills in the integration of emerging technologies and generative AI to drive learning and innovation.

  • Live Online

This program is taught online in real time.

Please see more program fee information below.

Fee increases to after

Continuing Education

30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

A Certificate of Completion is awarded.

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8 Weeks, 2 Required Sessions/Week

The program will be held virtually Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7-9 pm ET, over the course of eight weeks.

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Overview

As digital transformation accelerates, health professions educators are increasingly called upon to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. This innovative eight-week, live online course equips educators to thoughtfully integrate emerging technologies, including generative AI, into their educational practice, leadership, and program development. Immersive and hands-on, the course provides practical tools and strategies to enhance teaching, assessment, active learning, curricular design, and collaboration across diverse educational settings.


Participants will also examine responsible AI use, including issues related to privacy, bias, academic integrity, accessibility, transparency, and appropriate human oversight.

Learning Objectives

  • Integrate technology into diverse health profession learning environments, aligning learning goals, teaching strategies, and technology using evidence-based approaches.
  • Apply new tools and frameworks to enhance active learning, assessment, and curricular co-creation.
  • Foster experiential, collaborative, innovative technology-enhanced learning environments.
  • Critically evaluate emerging technologies, including generative AI and apply them responsibly to advance educational practice.

Who Should Participate

Clinicians, Health Care Professionals, Educators

About the Program

Grounded in learning science and real-world application, the curriculum supports participants in reimagining their teaching and leadership in technology-rich environments. Educators learn to design impactful, evidence-based learning experiences for all levels of health professions learners by incorporating generative AI, innovative digital tools, and universal design principles that promote accessibility and engagement. Through extensive hands-on practice, including leveraging AI for visualizations, and microteaching, participants strengthen skills in curriculum design, feedback, assessment, project management, and digital scholarship. The program culminates in a personalized technology toolbox that supports ongoing growth as a transformative educator and leader. 

Program Format

Delivered over eight immersive weeks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (EST), the course features hands-on learning through large and small group sessions, personalized consultation, and practical experience in designing and implementing new educational approaches.

Who Should Apply

This program is ideal for health professions educators and leaders at all levels who seek to enhance their educational practice and impact through technology and AI.

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.

2026 Program Fee

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

*Fees reflect 2026 program pricing and are subject to change

  
2026 Program Fee*$2,400

 

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet specific deadlines.

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

  • Current contact information, credentials, and scholarly background
    • Including basic personal information, professional background, and details about your interest in the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and health professions education.
    • This information helps us to form the diverse interprofessional and international groups that are the hallmark of the Harvard Macy Institute programs.
  • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
    • Submit a current CV or professional resume.
    • The document should highlight:
      • Educational background
      • Clinical or academic experience
      • Teaching or curriculum development roles
      • Any prior experience with educational technology, AI, or innovation in healthcare
      • Relevant publications or research (if applicable)

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.

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"I appreciated how we had both the theory-focused class sessions, when course faculty role-modeled how to use technology effectively, interspersed with small group breakout sessions, when we had more personalized interactions with faculty and other scholars."

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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.

Live/Live Online Courses: To receive CME/CE credit, learners are required to complete the course evaluation. Once the evaluation is complete, you will be able to claim your credit and download your certificate. All evaluations and credit claims must be completed within 60 days of the course end date.

Online Courses: To receive CME/CE credit, learners must pass the course post-test and complete the course evaluation in order to claim credit before the final day of the accreditation period. Learners have access to the course for 60 days after the accreditation period has expired.

The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 30.00 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 Specialists (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the Union of European Medical Specialists 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:

  • Work in Interdisciplinary Teams
  • Employ Evidence-Based Practice
  • Apply Quality Improvement
  • Utilize Informatics

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

  • Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
  • Professionalism
  • Systems-Based Practice

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.

In order to comply with applicable U.S. export control and sanctions regulations, Harvard Medical School prohibits access to and use of Harvard Medical School educational offerings, programs and resources to individuals from certain sanctioned regions or who are otherwise subject to U.S. government sanctions, unless appropriate authorization is in place.