… at Start of New Academic Year Welcome to the start of the 2018-2019 academic year. For our new students, I want to share that I was in your position last year at this … are you decided to join this wonderful academic institution that will prepare you for a lifetime of opportunity. We will do everything we can to help you succeed. For … field. Our research programs have continued to flourish and make an impact on best practices in patient care. They are focusing on areas that can make a real …

… & Career Paths Area of Expertise Global Health Literacy & Language Pediatrics For 2017 graduate Sophie Bellenis, becoming an occupational therapist was a perfect … Sophie Bellenis didn’t have a concrete career direction in mind but knew one thing for sure – a trip to Tanzania sounded like a good idea.  Taking a leap of faith, she … world. It requires you to honest with yourself about if and how you will be the best person to help others.”  After graduating in 2017, Bellenis co-founded a …

… Unit in Uganda’s Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital that Leah Rothchild’s plans for what she wants to do as a nurse practitioner completely shifted.  “We lost a … the death of a patient first-hand, she knew she never wanted to stop caring for infants. “That was the moment I realized I wanted to stay in the NICU,” she … limitations first-hand,” says Rothchild. “Clinicians and caregivers do the best they can within the unique context of their hospitals and patient environments,” …

… Education Guest speaker tells IHP community that “healthcare is a human right for people of all sizes.” Viral, size-inclusive sex therapist  Sonalee Rashatwar — … on social media — joined students and faculty at the MGH Institute on June 17 for a conversation on fatphobia in the medical field, as part of the Institute’s … a self-identified fat person.  “The literature and research are still emerging on best practices for size-inclusive healthcare,” added Mills, who also attended the …

… Choosing the Right Physical Therapy Program: What to Look For … Choosing the Right Physical Therapy Program: What to Look For Connect With Us Request Information Physical Therapy Pursuing a Doctor of … Therapy (DPT) degree is a significant commitment. Understanding what to look for in a DPT program and selecting a PT school is crucial, as the quality and fit of …

… methodologies in medical and health professions education research. As an editor for several reputable journals, such as the Journal of Graduate Medical Education and … riff off a famous quote by Mark Twain) which was co-hosted by MGH’s Slavin Academy for Applied Learning in Health Care and its Institute of Health Professions (IHP), … Damned Lies, and Surveys.” Artino led small groups to identify survey pitfalls and best practices. On the second day of his visit, Artino led an interactive workshop in …

… New MGH Institute Plan Offers 40% Tuition Reduction and Additional Benefits for MGB Employees … New MGH Institute Plan Offers 40% Tuition Reduction and Additional Benefits for MGB Employees Topics Faculty Development Outcomes & Career Paths More seamless … collaboration between leaders in the IHP and at Mass General Brigham on the best way to develop – and retain – its workforce. This work also involved talking …

… A Sounding Board for Students … A Sounding Board for Students Topics Student Life New ombudsperson will provide an impartial forum … the tools to successfully graduate by naming the school’s inaugural ombudsperson . For Patricia Lussier-Duynstee, being tapped to take on the role is in many ways a … students, they often don’t have the conflict resolution skills students need to best navigate thorny issues. “It’s a very specialized skill set, and you really need …