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Continuing Education

Harvard Medical School Continuing Education offers an extensive catalog of activities that serve the diverse educational needs of health care providers. Our offerings promote quality improvement in clinical practice, health care, and medical research.

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100+

Accredited courses

From clinical practice to AI to mental health

42,000

Clinicians educated

In more than 105 countries, in 2024

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Harvard Medical School Continuing Education offers an extensive, best-in-class catalog of continuing education activities that serve the diverse educational needs of health care providers.  Our offerings promote quality improvement in clinical practice and health care, medical research and lifelong learning.

Our courses span a wide domain of topic areas across all medical specialties and subspecialties within the basic medical sciences, clinical medicine and the provision of health care to patients. New knowledge gained prepares health care providers to implement system and practice enhancements in the delivery of health care to patients.

Accreditation

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Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Harvard Medical School was awarded ACCME's highest level of accreditation, Accreditation with Commendation.

The Harvard Medical School has been reviewed by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education™ and awarded Joint Accreditation with Commendation as a provider of interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) by and for the healthcare team.

Joint Accreditation ensures that continuing education for health care teams serves the needs of patients and the public, and is designed to be independent, free from commercial bias, based on valid content, relevant, and effective in improving the quality and safety of care delivered by the team.

Mission Statement

The Continuing Education (CE) program at Harvard Medical School (HMS) supports the School’s mission to create and nurture a diverse community of the best people committed to leadership in alleviating human suffering caused by disease. As a hallmark for academic and intellectual rigor, HMS seeks to set the standards of excellence worldwide for clinical care, medical research and inter-professional education.

The purpose of our CE program is to serve the educational needs of health care professionals by developing innovative, evidence-based continuing education activities that promote improvements in clinical health care, medical research and lifelong learning.

The HMS CE Program develops educational activities across a broad domain of topics within the basic medical sciences, the discipline of clinical medicine, and the provision of health care to patients. Content areas focus on all medical specialties and subspecialties. Topics include faculty development, technology, patient safety, risk management, personalized medicine, innovations in medicine, leadership, research and other areas that allow health care team members to implement system and practice enhancements in the delivery of health care to patients. 

HMS offers a broad selection of innovative and interactive educational activities that are designed to address the practice gaps and underlying educational needs of health care providers and teams from across a range of professions and specialties. Our educational formats include live (in person and virtual) activities, regularly scheduled series (RSS), and video, audio and print enduring materials. 

All continuing education activities are designed to address the knowledge, skills and attitudes of health care professionals, both individually and as a team. The expectation is that our educational activities will change learner/team competence, performance in practice and ultimately lead to enhanced patient care and improved outcomes for people around the world. Our effectiveness in meeting the expected results of our mission is evaluated using both qualitative and quantitative measurements that are shared with activity planners and leadership. Review of this outcome data fosters opportunities for continuous improvement throughout the CE program.

Upcoming October Courses

Discover a wide range of courses that support health care providers in advancing clinical practice and quality of care.

32nd Update in Neurology - 2026

  • Continuing Education
  • In Person

Master evidence-based, state-of-the-art practices in outpatient and inpatient neurology through a comprehensive review of the latest guidelines, diagnostic strategies, imaging and genetic testing applications, and emerging treatments across a wide range of neurological disorders.

Thoracic Pathology

  • Continuing Education
  • Live Online

Provide a comprehensive overview of thoracic pathology by integrating clinical, radiologic, and molecular perspectives to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Highlight a multidisciplinary, case-based virtual learning approach that updates clinicians on modern techniques including morphologic analysis, immunohistochemistry, and molecular diagnostics.

Build emotional resilience and improve well-being through the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program—an evidence-based, 8-week interactive course that teaches mind-body techniques and self-care practices to reduce stress through active participation and group engagement.

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Sleep

  • Continuing Education
  • Live Online

Optimize your care for patients with sleep disorders in this interactive online course covering sleep physiology, common and rare sleep conditions, diagnostics, and the latest treatments, equipping clinicians with the knowledge to recognize, evaluate, and manage sleep related issues effectively.

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Update in Clinical Cardiology

  • Continuing Education
  • Live Online or In Person

Update in Clinical Cardiology delivers a comprehensive review of the latest evidence-based approaches to cardiovascular evaluation, treatment, and procedures. Designed for practicing clinicians, this CME course provides practical guidance to help integrate current best practices into daily care and improve patient outcomes.

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Enhance your clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing complex movement disorders with this immersive, evidence-based course led by leading neurologists from Harvard Medical School, featuring real patient cases, expert insights, and practical strategies for improving patient outcomes.

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MGB Point-of-Care Ultrasound

  • Continuing Education
  • In Person

Discover how to incorporate the point-of-care Ultrasound into your practice and gain experience with image acquisition and interpretation.

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Laser & Aesthetic Skin Therapy: What’s the Truth? offers a rigorous, evidence-based review of contemporary laser and aesthetic skin therapy. This non-industry-sponsored CME activity critically examines established treatments and emerging technologies, emphasizing safe practice standards, complication prevention, and responsible integration of new devices and injectables. Participants will leave with refined clinical judgment, improved procedural confidence, and practical strategies to optimize patient care across diverse populations.

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Improve the effectiveness of your teaching and mentoring with best practices, new principles of adult learning, and the latest educational technology. This comprehensive exploration of medical education will help you inspire students, residents, fellows, and colleagues at the bedside, in ambulatory settings, and in the classroom.

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The Herbert Benson, MD Course in Mind Body Medicine

  • Continuing Education
  • Live Online or In Person

Mind Body Medicine teaches evidence-based interventions that enhance patient care and clinical outcomes. Learn how to reduce stress-related illnesses and increase resilience by incorporating self-care techniques—including positive psychology, lifestyle interventions, cognitive and behavioral skills, meditation, and other mind body medicine practices—into clinical care plans. 

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Advancing Women's Health: A 2026 Update

  • Continuing Education
  • Live Online

Expand your clinical expertise and improve patient care by enrolling in this expert-led, evidence-based course that delivers essential strategies for diagnosing, managing, and treating medical conditions unique to and prevalent in women.

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Refine your diagnostic skills in surgical pathology with this expert-led, five-day live virtual course from Harvard Medical School, featuring illustrative cases, subspecialty insights, and practical strategies for clinical excellence.

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Primary Care Medicine

  • Continuing Education
  • Live Online

One of Harvard Medical School’s highest-rated CME programs, this live online course features up to 92 hours of instruction led by renowned Harvard faculty and internationally recognized guest experts. Designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, the program provides a comprehensive update on the latest advances, evidence-based guidelines, and innovations shaping primary care practice that you need to know.

Through engaging case-based learning, interactive skills-development workshops, and expert-led discussions, participants will gain practical strategies for managing both common and complex clinical challenges. The curriculum also highlights emerging technologies, advances in women's health, and patient-centered approaches that can be immediately applied to improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

This 43rd year of Primary Care Medicine is dedicated to the memory of its founder, Dr. John Goodson.

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Infectious Diseases in Primary Care

  • Continuing Education
  • Live Online

Infectious Diseases in Primary Care provides expert guidance to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases. This unique CME course empowers Physicians, NPs, and PAs with practical, actionable strategies to enhance patient care. 

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Neurological Emergencies

  • Continuing Education
  • Live Online

This intensive program provides the latest evidence-based strategies and best practices for managing neurological emergencies. It covers rapid evaluation, diagnosis, and early intervention as well as important updates in the management of high-risk neurological conditions.

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Registration for courses managed by Harvard Medical School can only be completed through Harvard Medical School’s official registration portal: cmeregistration.hms.harvard.edu. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored and will not be refunded. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations.

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