• Curriculum Vitae

    Provides a summary of your experience, education, skills, awards, and any research/medical publications.

  • Personal Statement

    Please identify in the first few sentences of your letter whether you intend to pursue the clinical investigation track or the translational investigation track.

    This statement can detail academic, professional, or personal experiences. The only requirement is that the statement be limited to 500-750 words in length. 

  • Transcripts

    All applicants must submit Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts. A transcript is an official document issued by the institution you attended that lists all subjects taken and grades earned for each year of study.

    All international applicants must submit transcripts in English or accompanied by an English translation.

    Unofficial transcripts may be submitted at the time of application; however, accepted applicants must provide official copies from their graduating institutions before matriculation. Please do not submit copies of degree diplomas or certificates. These will not fulfill the transcript requirement.

  • Letters of Reference

    During the application process you will be prompted to enter the name and email address of 2 references one of which should be a current or prior mentor and/or supervisor and address your suitability to the program. 

    1. Letter of reference from current or prior mentor and/or supervisor. 
    2. Letter of reference from current Department Chair or Division Chief

    References will be automatically emailed a request to submit a reference. However, it is the applicant’s responsibility to follow up with the referees to ensure timely submission of references. 

  • Writing Sample

    Please answer the prompts below following the formatting guidelines provided.

    • Briefly outline an unmet need that you have encountered in your professional interactions that would benefit from a focused clinical research project.
    • Explain to a potential funder why this research area is worthy of investment.
    • Define what you believe to be the most important research question to answer.
    • Describe a simple clinical study (feasible in your local research environment) that might begin to address this research question.
    • Outline the potential strengths and limitations of such an approach.
    Formatting guidelines:
    • Maximum 800 words
    • Helvetica or Arial font, 12pt throughout
    • Please provide references (max 15 references that can be in addition to the 1,000 words)
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Specialized Tracks and Pathways

To complement individual learning and development, the program provides students the choice of a Clinical Investigation or a Translational Investigation track. The clinical track also offers a choice of Comparative Research or a Clinical Trials pathway.

  • Financial Aid Resources

    Master’s Program Tuition Discount for Faculty and Staff at HMS and Affiliated Institutions

    Full-time, benefits-eligible faculty and staff at HMS and the affiliated institutions/hospitals are eligible for a scholarship equivalent to 10% of the full-time tuition rate for any of the HMS Master’s Degree Programs (tuition only).  Please notify the program if you think you are eligible for this scholarship.  Students who are also considering applying for financial assistance should notify the HMS Financial Aid office of this scholarship opportunity.

    Types of Funding for Master’s Students

    To learn more about institutional scholarships, including the Dean's Scholarship for HMS Master's Students, and external scholarships, fellowships, federal direct loans, and private loans, student employment, VA, and military benefits visit the Master's Degree Financial Aid page.

    For more information on financial aid, visit this website