MGH Institute of Health Professions

Overview:

• Founded in 1977 as the Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing
• Renamed the MGH Institute of Health Professions (MGH IHP) in 1998
• Offers graduate-level education in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physician assistant studies, and healthcare administration
• Has educated over 20,000 healthcare professionals
• Ranked among the top 10 graduate schools of nursing in the United States by U.S. News & World Report

Student Life:

• Extracurricular Activities:

  • Student Government Association
  • Nursing Student Association
  • Physical Therapy Student Association
  • Occupational Therapy Student Association
  • Speech-Language Pathology Student Association
  • Physician Assistant Student Association
  • Healthcare Administration Student Association

• Clubs:

  • MGH IHP Alumni Association
  • MGH IHP Diversity and Inclusion Committee
  • MGH IHP Global Health Committee
  • MGH IHP Research Committee

• Sports Teams:

  • MGH IHP Nursing Volleyball Team
  • MGH IHP Physical Therapy Basketball Team
  • MGH IHP Occupational Therapy Softball Team

• Student Support Services:

  • Academic advising
  • Career counseling
  • Health services
  • Housing assistance
  • Library services
  • Technology support

• Campus Facilities:

  • State-of-the-art simulation labs
  • Clinical skills center
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • Student lounge

Academics:

• Academic Resources:

  • Library with over 100,000 volumes
  • Online learning platform
  • Research centers

• Faculty:

  • Over 200 full-time and part-time faculty members
  • Experts in their respective fields
  • Committed to teaching and research

• Teaching Methodologies:

  • Case-based learning
  • Problem-based learning
  • Simulation-based learning
  • Clinical rotations

• Academic Support Services:

  • Tutoring
  • Writing center
  • Math center

• Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MS) program with a focus on global health
  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program with a focus on hand therapy
  • Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-CCC-SP) program with a focus on bilingualism

Top Reasons to Study Here:

Reputation:

Ranked among the top 10 graduate schools of nursing in the United States by U.S. News & World Report

Specialized Facilities:

State-of-the-art simulation labs and clinical skills center

Industry Connections:

Partnerships with leading healthcare organizations

Notable Alumni:

Graduates have gone on to become leaders in healthcare professions

Location:

Conveniently located in the heart of Boston's medical district

Services:

• Counseling:

  • Academic counseling
  • Career counseling
  • Personal counseling

• Health:

  • Health services
  • Health insurance
  • Immunization services

• Housing:

  • On-campus housing
  • Off-campus housing assistance

• Library Resources:

  • Over 100,000 volumes
  • Online databases
  • Interlibrary loan services

• Technology Support:

  • Computer labs
  • Wireless internet access
  • Technical support

• Career Development:

  • Career counseling
  • Resume writing workshops
  • Interview preparation
  • Job placement assistance