Medicine Courses

Explore genetic testing and its clinical applications.

Learn key concepts in genetics, with an emphasis on genetic variation and inheritance of disease.

Examine the structure of the medical device industry, including the major types of devices on the market today, how companies are typically organized, their economics, and the keys to success in the industry.

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

Explore the foundational principles of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative applications in medicine and biomedical research.

This Harvard Medical School one-year, application-based certificate program provides advanced training in health care research and methods.

Struggling to get your energy level back to where it used to be? Fighting fatigue more often than you'd care to admit? The 75 lessons in our lively course will lead you to the secrets of recharging your energy level.

Gain a global perspective on health care delivery, financing, and regulation. Explore the historical context, funding mechanisms, and current challenges faced by health systems in both developed and emerging markets.

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

Learn about the opioid epidemic in the United States, including information about treatment and recovery from opioid addiction.

This Harvard Medical School six-month, application-based certificate program aims to provide high-impact, evidence-based education for medical faculty and health care professionals.

Explore the intricate dynamics that shape the U.S. health care payer landscape, including the roles of private insurers, government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, ACA-sponsored state exchanges, and self-pay options.

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

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

Examine the drug discovery and development process by gaining a high-level understanding of the scientific and regulatory frameworks that shape the pharmaceutical landscape, from initial discovery through clinical trials and regulatory approval.

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

Explore recent advances in gene therapy and learn about the implications for patient care.

Understand the science behind GLP-1-based therapies and how they’re revolutionizing patient care.

Learning about the process of clinical drug development has important implications for anyone working in health care and related sectors.

Learn about developments in the creation of vaccines. 

Equipping clinicians with an up‑to‑date, comprehensive understanding of stem cell–based approaches for Parkinson’s disease, including biological rationale, current trial outcomes, comparison with existing therapies, and guidance for evidence.

Explore the fundamental principles that guide ethical decision-making within health care environments: patient autonomy, the obligation to do good, the obligation to avoid harm, and justice.

Learn foundational concepts in genetics and gain new insight into the rapidly evolving field of genomics.

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.

Advance your onco-nephrology expertise by joining a dynamic, expert-led symposium designed to equip clinicians with up-to-date knowledge at the intersection of cancer and kidney care.

Learn about advances in interpretation of medical images using deep learning systems that can aid in clinical screening and diagnosis.

Taught by Harvard Medical School faculty, Health Care Economics, a Harvard Online course, provides insights into the economic forces are shaping US health care.

Understand advances in drug delivery systems and approaches.

Dive into the structure of the U.S. health care delivery system and uncover the diverse types of care facilities, their primary functions, respective patient goals, and clinical providers through a framework of inpatient, outpatient, and home-based care.

Bridge the gap between clinical expertise and leadership capability that undermines clinicians’ ability to drive meaningful, system-level change.