Welcome to IHP

Dear Prospective Student,

I am delighted that you are considering MGH Institute (“IHP”) for your genetic counseling graduate studies!

There is an energy at the IHP that can’t be matched - the focus on interprofessional education, team-based learning, innovative curriculum content and design, and the use of simulation and standardized patients makes this an exciting place to learn, study, and grow professionally. Our experienced faculty will guide you every step of the way, and the IHP is a fantastic foundation for your life-long learning in the field of genetics and genomics.

You will experience innovative teaching, unparalleled access to leading academic medical centers and health care sites across New England and beyond, outstanding clinical and non-clinical fieldwork experiences, expansive research opportunities, and an active-learning curriculum. All of these components create an engaging learning environment that equips genetic counseling students to provide exemplary patient care, recognize and attend to the needs of their clients, effectively communicate complex genetic information, and advance genomics research.

Please explore the IHP on-line, visit our campus, and meet with a faculty member. We are excited to get to know you!

With Warm Regards,

Maureen Flynn, MS, CGC, MPH Associate Professor and Chair, Dept of Genetic Counseling Director, M.S. in Genetic Counseling MGH Institute of Health Professions