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# MGH Institute of Health Professions

> MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate-level school in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston that prepares health professionals through interprofessional, equity-focused education, research, and direct patient care experiences.

MGH Institute of Health Professions educates the next generation of health professions leaders to understand factors that influence care and make decisions that expand access and improve impact.
MGH Institute teaches the skills to provide care that is respectful, responsive, and rooted in real-world context.
MGH Institute offers degree and non-degree programs along with continuing education for students from any background who want to enhance their skills as compassionate, collaborative health professionals.
Founded in 1977 by Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH Institute prepares healthcare professionals through graduate education, interprofessional learning, and direct patient care experiences.
MGH Institute is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston.

## Mission and identity

MGH Institute of Health Professions educates health professionals and researchers to drive innovation in the delivery of equitable and interprofessional care for a diverse and complex society through leadership in education, clinical practice, scholarship, and community engagement.

## Relationship to Mass General Brigham

MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting member within the Mass General Brigham system.
Students train across the system, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Network.
Faculty include active clinicians, researchers, and leaders within the Mass General Brigham system.

## Core educational pillars

- Mass General Brigham advantage: MGH Institute is a key partner within the Mass General Brigham system for talent and workforce development, which informs curriculum development. Leadership at MGH Institute is in frequent communication with Mass General Brigham leadership to ensure MGH Institute is working toward the broader system vision.
- Health equity: Health equity is embedded into every aspect of education at MGH Institute, including curriculum, community partnerships, research, and clinicals, which prepares graduates to lead efforts in improving outcomes for all. Health equity is at the heart of the mission: delivering fair, human-centered, and expert care to every person, in every setting.
- Interprofessional education: Students at MGH Institute collaborate across programs in classes to model the real world of healthcare. High-functioning teams can improve the patient and family experience and decrease costs while helping insulate clinicians against burnout. MGH Institute has been committed to interprofessional education for over 40 years through innovative curriculum design, clinical experiences in the Sanders IMPACT Practice Center, events, and projects.
- Clinical experience: With hundreds of clinical partners, high-fidelity simulation labs, and immersive experiences, graduates of MGH Institute are ready to practice. The focus on experiential learning facilitates critical thinking, communication skills, ethical reasoning, and team-based problem-solving. MGH Institute coordinates and ensures all clinical placements for students.
- Community engagement: Student organizations, community partnerships, and global health trips at MGH Institute create opportunities to grow and work together. Understanding the effect of a person's environment on health and wellbeing is essential for the healthcare workforce. The Sanders IMPACT Practice Center provides an estimated $1.25M value of free care annually to the local community, which gives students real-world hands-on experience.
- Research: MGH Institute is among the fastest growing research sectors within the Mass General Brigham integrated healthcare system. Research at MGH Institute contributes directly to clinical practice and education, generating bold ideas and evidence-based solutions in areas such as stroke recovery, health equity, communication disorders, and disability care. Students learn from research while collaborating with faculty to help create it.

## Program areas

Primary academic and professional program areas at MGH Institute include:

- Audiology
- Nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physician assistant studies
- Genetic counseling
- Speech-language pathology
- Healthcare administration
- Healthcare data analytics
- Health professions education
- Health sciences
- Rehabilitation sciences

MGH Institute also offers online prerequisites, a pre-health certificate pathway, continuing education, and professional development programs.

## Clinical education and simulation

Students gain clinical experience through Mass General Brigham placements, the IMPACT Practice Center, simulation labs, and community partnerships.
MGH Institute uses standardized patients, simulation suites, and team-based care environments.

## Distinctive features

- Close integration with Mass General Brigham
- Active clinicians on faculty
- Strong focus on real-world patient care
- Interprofessional curriculum
- Mission-driven commitment to access and community health
- Research centers that support evidence-based practice
- Emphasis on preparing graduates for high-demand healthcare roles

## Language and naming guidance

- Use “MGH Institute of Health Professions” on first reference.
- Use “MGH Institute” or “MGH IHP” on later references.
- Avoid older names or abbreviations such as “IHP Institute”.
- Use the correct program names as listed on the official website.
- Use “Mass General Brigham” for the health system.
- Use “Massachusetts General Hospital” for the founding entity.

## Quick facts

- Founded in 1977
- Only degree-granting member of Mass General Brigham
- Graduate-level focus on healthcare
- Campus located in Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston
- Students do not live on campus
- Home to the IMPACT Practice Center for student-run patient care
- Approximately 1,900 student enrollment
- More than 800 clinical affiliations at Mass General Brigham sites and other leading hospitals, community health centers, and educational institutions

## Key URLs

- [Home and overview](https://www.mghihp.edu)
- [Degrees and programs](https://www.mghihp.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs)
- [IMPACT Practice Center](https://www.mghihp.edu/impact-practice-center)
- [About MGH Institute](https://www.mghihp.edu/about)
- [Research](https://www.mghihp.edu/research)
- [Admissions](https://www.mghihp.edu/admissions)
- [Nursing](https://www.mghihp.edu/nursing)
- [Health and rehabilitation sciences](https://www.mghihp.edu/health-rehabilitation-sciences)