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President's Perspective: The 2021-2022 Academic Year in Review [7]

President Paula Milone-Nuzzo takes a look back at the accomplishments and milestones that occurred at the MGH Institute during the 2021-2022 academic year. Those included creating a School of Healthcare Leadership, expanding several academic programs, increasing on-campus services for students, staff and faculty, incorporating JEDI principals and competencies into curricula, all while navigating the erratic pattern of COVID.

Catherine Filene Shouse Building - main academic building

A graduate school focused exclusively on the health professions

MGH Institute of Health Professions is an innovative graduate school with a mix of post-baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in genetic counseling [8], health professions education [9], nursing [10], occupational therapy [11], physical therapy [12], physician assistant studies [13], rehabilitation sciences [14], and speech-language pathology [15]. We also offer online prerequisites [16] and continuing and professional development [17] for lifelong learning. We prepare students for careers, all within the top 50 jobs for 2021 as ranked by US News & World Report [18]. These jobs pay well, are challenging, provide career growth...and are in demand.

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Campus Tour [19]

Massachusetts General Hospital

Access to world-class health care facilities

Interactive, high-tech classrooms, simulation labs with high-fidelity manikins, and five on-campus client centers [20] allow you to apply what you are learning right away. Plus, the MGH Institute is part of Mass General Brigham [21], one of the nation’s top health care systems which includes Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

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Clinical experience [22]
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Campus tour [19]

Student clinician working with PT client

Collaborate with colleagues across the health professions

All of our programs take an interprofessional approach to learning [23], giving you the competencies needed to be a leader in your field and an effective member of a high-performing, health care team.

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IMPACT Practice [23]

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Cutting-Edge Research

Faculty members engage in original clinical research [24] aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human disorders and disabilities. Opportunities exist for students to work closely with faculty working on a range of cutting-edge topics.

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Cancer fatigue video [25]
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Childhood literacy video [26]
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Speech disorders video [27]

Driven. Diverse. Meet Our Students.

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Ashley Victor

"In all areas of health care, it’s important that providers can relate to those they serve and reflect those communities. The IHP educates us to embrace our differences even in a field that’s not very diverse. I truly hope the number of Black speech-language pathologists keeps growing. Regardless of field or personal experience, everyone brings their own abilities and identities to the table. Here at the IHP, that’s really valued."

Ashley Victor, MS, Speech-Language Pathology '22

What types of clinical opportunities did you have?

I worked in the NICU at Massachusetts General Hospital supporting premature infants’ feeding and swallowing development, and also spent time in Boston Public Schools working with students who have autism and were non-speaking. This summer, I'll work with adults who have aphasia in the IHP's IMPACT Practice Center.

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Tyler Sousa

“As a first-generation college student, I wasn’t sure what to expect of higher education much less an advanced degree. My cohort and faculty in the DPT program have served to challenge me throughout the curriculum and support me during my own personal growth and hurdles. As the clock ticks down on my time as a student here, I cannot think of a better group to continue my academic journey with as I transition to a professional working in the field of physical therapy.”

Tyler Sousa, DPT '20

Why Did you Choose The IHP?

I applied to the IHP for the reputation, but I chose to attend for the atmosphere. Never before have I been surrounded by a group of individuals who are so thoroughly committed to solidarity, inclusion, and overall betterment.

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Olivia Rotelle

“The IHP has made the transition to online learning more seamless than I could have ever expected. The faculty, especially the OT department and OSAS, have shown incredible support and empathy throughout these ever-changing times. Not only in regard to academic and clinical work, but more importantly, faculty have shown concern and care for our mental and physical well-beings. I feel so lucky to be a part of the IHP community always, but especially during this time; I have nothing but respect, gratitude, and admiration for all the hard work our faculty, administration, and my fellow classmates have put in to continue preparing us to be the best future health care providers.”

Olivia Rotelle, Doctor of Occupational Therapy '22

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Marcus Wheeler

"Growing up on a farm in rural Mississippi and eventually working as a law enforcement officer in Atlanta gave me a unique perspective on socioeconomic and health care disparities. The very roots of the PA profession are to close the gap, which affects so many people in my community and family alike."

Learn more about Marcus Wheeler [28], [29]
Master of Physician Assistant Studies '19

Why did you choose the IHP’s Physician Assistant Studies program?

The program’s commitment to admitting a diverse population of students.

Marcus Wheeler, Physician Assistant Studies '19

Student

Alyx Vogle

“COVID-19 has been difficult for everyone in many diverse, yet similar ways. Our genetic counseling faculty has taken the time to reach out to each one of us and based on feedback began running a processing group. Knowing I have that time set out in my week to vent has saved my mental health during this time. I am so thankful for the genetic counseling leadership.”

Alyx Vogle, MS, Genetic Counseling '21

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Innovating During Times of Change

Our Faculty

Jason Lucey, DNP, FNP-BC

Jason Lucey's NP students are utilizing cutting-edge online Objective Structured Clinical Examinations to prepare for a future where telepractice is the norm, not the exception. He is one of several faculty profiled in the Innovating in Times of Change video series that focuses on the MGH Institute’s efforts to adapt and thrive during the pandemic. Watch the full video series:

NP Students Prepare for Telepractice [30]
SLP Students Learn in Virtual Aphasia Center [30]
DPT Students Use Flipgrid to Show Skills [30]
Helping DNP Students Model the Pandemic [30]

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A Nursing Student Reflects During Pride Month [32]

First-year Master of Science in Nursing student Kaitlyn Trevino shares the importance of LGBTQIA+ representation and her own personal journey.
Read more [32]

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Working Without Limits [33]

Whitney McWherter Cranna, a 2022 post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduate, is a consultant for eBay where she is working to improve disability inclusion practices at the e-commerce company.Read more [33]

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Point of View: How My Gender Identity Has Me Seeking Healthcare Equity for Transgender Individuals [34]

As we end Pride Month, Josie Madden, a student in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, offers her perspective on how her gender identity is influencing her decision to become a nurse. Read more [34]