Personal Statement
All applicants are required to compose an essay that addresses the following:
In a 500-700 word statement, please discuss your academic objectives pertaining to your proposed plan of study, including contemplated research projects and professional career goals. Include evidence from your past educational, administrative, research, or teaching experiences that demonstrate your ability to succeed in the doctoral program. Applicants should include how their goals align with those of the HPEd program related to:
- Build skills in teaching and assessment of learners in the health professions
- Generate scholarship to address gaps in current literature supporting health professions education
- Develop skills to assess and advance change in education across the health professions
Resume or CV
Applicants are required to submit a current resume or CV.
References and Interview
Applicants are not required to submit recommendation letters. Instead, all applicants will be interviewed after other application materials have been submitted. You will be asked to provide two individuals who can serve as references. You should submit the following about your references:
- Complete contact information for these references, including title and organization.
- How the reference writer knows you.
- How long the writer has known you.
The reference should be able to address your academic ability, character, and integrity, as well as your potential for graduate professional study.
One reference is required from an MGH Institute faculty member if you are IHP alumni or have previously worked with one of our faculty.