The M.D. Program at Harvard Medical School comprises two curricular tracks, Pathways and Health Sciences & Technology (HST). Pathways incorporates pedagogical approaches that foster active learning and critical thinking, earlier clinical experience, advanced clinical and basic/population science experiences, and a scholarly project. HST is a joint program with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is oriented toward students with declared interest in careers in biomedical research or a strong interest and background in physical or molecular science.
Harvard Medical School (HMS) offers Harvard medical students the opportunity to complete a Master of Academic Discipline (M.A.D.) degree between the third and fourth years of medical school, following completion of the Principal Clinical Experience (PCE) phase of the M.D. curriculum. Students who enroll in the MD-MAD dual degree complete a 36-credit Master of Academic Discipline course of study, which includes a four-credit capstone requirement, in addition to the requirements for the MD degree. The dual M.D.-M.A.D. degree is currently offered in the Master of Bioethics, Master of Biomedical Informatics and Master of Healthcare Quality and Safety degree programs.
Harvard Medical School (HMS) offers Harvard medical students the opportunity to complete a Master of Medical Science (M.M.Sc.) degree between the third and fourth years of medical school, following completion of the Principal Clinical Experience (PCE) phase of the M.D. curriculum. Students who enroll in the M.D.-M.M.Sc. program complete a 56-credit Master of Medical Sciences course of study, as well as the 32-credit mentored research requirement, in addition to the requirements for the M.D. degree. The dual M.D.-M.M.Sc. degree is currently offered in the following programs: Clinical Investigation, Global Health Delivery, Immunology, and Medical Education.