Health Courses

Learn how cancer treatment is evolving due to advances in genetics.

This Harvard Medical School six-month, application-based certificate program provides the essential skill sets and fundamental knowledge required to begin or expand your clinical research career.

Learn how drugs and other therapeutics are used in the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders.

Learn foundational concepts in immunology and gain a basis for understanding a broad range of medical conditions.

Learn the principles guiding humanitarian response to modern emergencies, and the challenges faced in the field today.

Understand advances in drug discovery and development and how new therapeutics are developed.

Learn to deliver high-quality primary health care at scale through national community health worker programs.

Learn about innovative immunological therapies approved by the FDA from 2021 through 2023 for the treatment of a number of chronic diseases.

This course will discuss specific examples of “non-oncology” drugs prescribed for co-morbidities such as hypertension or anxiety,  which may have unexpected effects on tumor growth.

This online course from Harvard Health Publishing brings you information from Harvard experts on staying mentally sharp as you age. 

Learn foundational concepts in biochemistry and gain a new appreciation for how this field applies to human health and disease.

Dive into the mechanisms of action and exciting applications of new FDA-approved genetic medicines.

Explore the opportunities and difficulties facing widespread adoption of digital technologies in health care.

Learn foundational concepts in physiology and see how the material is used in taking care of patients.

Dive into the different FDA categories of biomarkers and discover how they are applied in drug development and patient care.

Don’t leave teaming up to chance. Create better teamwork through science.

Learn how various therapeutic modalities are discovered.

Discover the best ways to treat 18 common skin conditions, protect against skin cancer, prevent premature skin aging, rejuvenate aging skin and more!

Learn foundational concepts in biochemistry and gain a new appreciation for how this field applies to human health and disease.

The Global Health Care Leaders Program (GHLP) is a multi-modular global program that aims to bring together the most important topics defining the future of health care industry for the leaders who will lead the charge.

This Harvard Medical School one-year, application-based certificate program equips surgeons with the skills, strategies and confidence to take on greater leadership roles. 

This self-paced leadership development program equips mid-level nurse managers with essential skills in performance management, negotiation, health care technology, resource management, quality improvement, and more. Start any time.

Explore genetic testing and its clinical applications.

Pain can strike any joint in your body, from your shoulders, elbows, and wrists to your hips, knees, and ankles. Don’t take the pain sitting down; your best defense is exercise.

This immersive, two-day Harvard Medical School Executive Education program equips health and wellness professionals with evidence-based lifestyle medicine tools to drive whole-person health and sustainable behavior change.

Learn about developments in the creation of vaccines. 

Explore genetic testing and its clinical applications.

Understand advances in drug delivery systems and approaches.

Gain insight into the sources of back pain through this course. Harvard Health Publishing will provide strategies on how to successfully overcome and eliminate back pain.

Learn the anatomy basic to understanding five musculoskeletal injuries commonly seen in primary care medicine and orthopedic clinical specialty practice. Follow hypothetical patients from injury to operating room.