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Institute Announces Bold Anti-Racism Initiative [6]

The Institute has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to address systemic racial injustice. The draft plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves.

Read how faculty, students and alumni are responding to the pandemic in Business as Unusual: The IHP in the Age of COVID-19 [7]

Get essential updates and resources on our COVID-19 page [8]

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 [9], health professions education [10], nursing [11], occupational therapy [12], physical therapy [13], physician assistant studies [14], rehabilitation sciences [15], and speech-language pathology [16]. We also offer online prerequisites [17] and continuing and professional development [18] for lifelong learning. We prepare students for careers, most within the top 50 jobs for 2020 as ranked by US News & World Report [19]. These jobs pay well, are challenging, provide career growth...and are in demand.

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Campus Tour [20]

Massachusetts General Hospital

Access to world-class health care facilities

Interactive, high-tech classrooms, simulation labs with high-fidelity manikins, and four on-campus client centers [21] allow you to apply what you are learning right away. Plus, the MGH Institute is part of Mass General Brigham [22], 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 [23]
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Campus tour [20]

Student clinician working with PT client

Collaborate with colleagues across the health professions

All of our programs take an interprofessional approach to learning [24], 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 [24]

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Cutting-Edge Research

Faculty members engage in original clinical research [25] 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 [26]
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Childhood literacy video [27]
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Speech disorders video [28]

Driven. Diverse. Meet Our Students.

Student

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

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

Student

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.

Student

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 [29], [30]
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

Anthony Lever

“I took a roundabout way to pursuing a career in nursing. For a long time I thought I wanted to become a pediatrician. I knew I loved biological and medical sciences and really enjoy teaching. I came to the conclusion that nurse practitioner roles were a perfect combination for my interest in children's medicine, patient contact, and patient education.”

Learn more about Anthony Lever [31]
Direct-Entry Master of Science Nursing '19
Pediatrics NP Track

What's your favorite part of studying in Boston?

Boston's wealth of health care organizations. For clinical placements, I have been exposed to 5 major hospitals and 2 non-profit organizations that are integral in our communities.

Student

Miguel Santiago

“I am an athlete and a strength and conditioning coach. Working in the physical therapy profession would give me a deeper understanding of the human body as a whole and allow me to combine my strength and conditioning background with a rehabilitative approach to examining, treating, and improving human performance in all aspects of life.”

Learn more about Miguel Santiago [32], Doctor of Physical Therapy '19

What's your favorite part of studying in Boston?

Studying PT in Boston is an amazing opportunity because you are in the center of a medical hub where you can gain so much clinical experience.

Student

Tina Lai

“The OTD program’s culture of collaboration and unique way of teaching its students drew me in. The MGH Institute also offers in-depth learning, with teaching, leadership, and research to name a few. Knowledge in these fields will distinguish the OT from others and give a wider range of potential areas to work in.”

Learn more about Tina Lai [33], Doctor of Occupational Therapy ’20

What is your favorite part about studying in Boston?

There are numerous opportunities to work in different facilities. I've also never traveled by ferry before, but it's beautiful in the summertime and conveniently right next to school.

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Innovating During Times of Change

Our Faculty

Alex Hoyt, PhD, RN

Nursing Faculty Dr. Alex Hoyt's system helps measure the impact of community mitigation efforts like school closures and social distancing. 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:

SLP Students Learn in Virtual Aphasia Center [34]
DPT Students Use Flipgrid to Show Skills [34]
Helping DNP Students Model the Pandemic [34]

News [35]

Shelby Lee Freed, MSN '11, working with a COVID-19 patient at Oregon Health & Sciences University Hospital. PHOTO: Bradley W. Parks. Courtesy of Oregon Public Broadcasting.

On the Front Lines of Efficient COVID-19 Patient Evaluations [36]

Photo: Bradley W. Parks. Courtesy of Oregon Public Broadcasting.

Shelby Freed, a 2011 MSN graduate, used her experiences during the coronavirus pandemic to develop a more efficient way to evaluate and test COVID-19 patients...Read more [36]

News [35]

Intersex Justice Keynote Caps Recognizing Pride Month [38]

The Institute capped a series of activities celebrating Pride Month on June 30 with the Pride Keynote “Intersex Justice” delivered by Sean Saifa Wall, co-founder of Intersex Justice Project.Read more [38]

Explore What the MGH Institute Has to Offer You

Institute Announces Bold Anti-Racism Initiative [6]

A graduate school focused exclusively on the health professions

Access to world-class health care facilities

Collaborate with colleagues across the health professions

Cutting-Edge Research

Driven. Diverse. Meet Our Students.

Olivia Rotelle

Alyx Vogle

Tyler Sousa

Marcus Wheeler

Anthony Lever

Miguel Santiago

Tina Lai

Innovating During Times of Change

Alex Hoyt, PhD, RN

On the Front Lines of Efficient COVID-19 Patient Evaluations [36]

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Intersex Justice Keynote Caps Recognizing Pride Month [38]