MGH Institute of Health Professions Overview

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston with more than 1,500 students. It offers unparalleled opportunities for faculty and students to learn and work alongside expert practitioners in a variety of hospital, clinical, educational and community settings.

The MGH Institute is composed of:

• School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS)
• School of Nursing (SON)
• Center for Interprofessional Studies and Innovation (CIPSI)
  

Entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies are among the Institute’s offerings. Other programs, including a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a Master of Science in Health Professions Education, have been added in recent years to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers.
The MGH Institute, which is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, has more than 1,500 full- and part-time students. Since its founding in 1977 by Massachusetts General Hospital, it has produced almost 6,700 graduates.

All academic programs promote interprofessional teamwork through the school's unique IMPACT Practice module and offer personalized attention in a rigorous, collaborative learning environment that is driven by our faculty's professional expertise and scholarly accomplishments. The academic experience is further enriched by the diversity of our students' backgrounds and life experiences.

The MGH Institute is located in and around the historic Charlestown Navy Yard, overlooking downtown Boston. The Institute boasts more than 138,000 square feet of classroom and laboratory space spanning seven buildings, including a dedicated research center and research labs for grant-funded scholars. On-campus functional-living, rehabilitation, and simulation labs use state-of-the-art technology and equipment for teaching and assessment activities. These labs allow students and faculty to engage in active learning across the curriculum.

MGH Institute offers a competitive Yellow Ribbon Scholarship program, more information can be found on our Veterans Benefits page.