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ASHA

Presenting at 2019 ASHA Convention [6]

More than two dozen faculty, students, alumni, and post-docs will present their research at the 2019 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention on November 21-23.

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 entry-level and post-professional programs in genetic counseling [7], nursing [8], occupational therapy [9], physical therapy [10], physician assistant studies [11], communication sciences and disorders [12], health professions education [13], and a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences [14]. We also offer online prerequisites [15] and continuing and professional development [16] for life-long learning..

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Campus Tour [17]

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 [18] allow you to apply what you are learning right away. Plus, the MGH Institute is part of Partners HealthCare, 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 [19]
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Campus tour [17]

Student clinician working with PT client

Collaborate with colleagues across the health professions

All of our programs take an interprofessional approach to learning [20], 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 [20]

Researchers working with participant on biomotion

Cutting-Edge Research

Faculty members engage in original clinical research [21] 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 [22]
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Childhood literacy video [23]
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Speech disorders video [24]

Driven. Diverse. Meet Our Students.

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 [25], [26]
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

Colleen Reynolds

“Taking online prerequisite courses at the MGH Institute helped me return to school after a decade-long detour from academics. It set the stage for my graduate studies, giving me a solid foundation to complete my degree.”

Learn more about Colleen Reynolds [27]
Online Prerequisites for the Health Professions
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology '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 [28]
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 [29], 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.

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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 [30], 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.

Student

Jan Amour Llorico

"I am interested in researching the speech sound acquisition of Native Hawaiian children. I am intrigued by accents and dialectal differences, so I would also like to coach actors and help second-language speakers of English in the future."

Learn more about Jan Amour Llorico [31],
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology '19

Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

I am excited to be involved in kinsHIP and the MGH IHP Spanish Club. Diversity should be celebrated and valued!

Student

Yovianna García Alvarado

"I hope to work in an area where I have the opportunity to care for people who identify as Hispanic or Latino, and primarily speak Spanish. This is a population I know I can positively impact through my nursing, language, and cultural sensitivity skills."

Learn more about Yovianna García Alvarado [32], BSN '18

What's your favorite part of studying in Boston?

I love the Charlestown Navy Yard area where the IHP is located, and enjoy my daily walks to and from school.

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Leaders. Pioneers. Meet Our Faculty.

Faculty, Associate Professor

Yael Arbel PhD, CCC-SLP, Communication Sciences and Disorders

"Connecting with a child and figuring out an effective way to make a real difference in his/her communication is the most rewarding aspect of the profession for me. As a mentor of future speech-language pathologists, I am excited to see when such connections develop between student clinicians and clients."

Learn more about Yael Arbel. [33]

What is your area of scholarship?

I apply behavioral and electrophysiological measures to study typical and impaired learning.

Read Full Story [34]

Faculty, Assistant Professor

Laura Plummer, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

“The connections I am able to make with my patients and their families during difficult times has always been the most gratifying part of Physical Therapy.”

Learn more about Laura Plummer. [35]

Describe the IHP in three words

Innovative, collaborative, and student-centered

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Faculty, Associate Professor

Abraham Ndiwane, EdD, MSc, RN, CHES, Nursing

"I teach students to be more responsive to their patients. It’s all about patient-centered care."

Describe the IHP in three words.

The IHP is exciting, friendly, and student-centered.

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Faculty, Professor

Diane L. Smith, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Occupational Therapy

"My area of scholarship is disability policy and advocacy, focusing on disparities experienced by persons with disabilities."

What do you like best about being in Boston?

The history, resources, and endless possibilities of things to involve myself in.

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Faculty, Assistant Professor

Jason Lucey, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, Nursing

"For me the most exciting part of being an NP is to 'walk in a patient’s shoes' in an effort to build therapeutic rapport and contribute to positive health."

What is your area of scholarship?

The opiate epidemic, substance use disorder, harm reduction, and patient/provider interaction.