About the MGH Institute
MGH Institute of Health Professions offers a tested and proven approach to health professions education—grounded in a commitment to health equity, defined by collaboration, and backed by Mass General Brigham.
As the only degree-granting member of this world-class health system, the Institute provides students with access to clinical sites, research opportunities, and mentorship. Our interprofessional model and unwavering dedication to health equity ensure that graduates are clinically prepared and purpose-driven.
From day one, students train the way they’ll practice: together, in service of better care and better outcomes.
Explore our program focus areas
The MGH Institute of Health Professions offers a comprehensive range of academic offerings, including online and onsite programs, across the health care and health sciences fields. Whether you’re just starting out or advancing your career, we support every stage of your journey, from prerequisites to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, as well as continuing education.
Areas of study
- Audiology
- Cardiac Care
- Data Analytics
- Genetic Counseling
- Health Administration
- Health Professions Education
- Health Sciences
- Language and Literacy
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Speech-Language Pathology
The MGH Institute has two schools:
Founded in 1977 by Massachusetts General Hospital, the MGH Institute counts more than 11,000 alumni who are making an impact in hospitals, clinical sites, and schools all over the country. Many of our programs are top ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Academic accreditation
MGH Institute of Health Professions is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one that has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
In addition, the continuing professional development program at the IHP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the health care team.