MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA
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Degrees: eOTD
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Website: https://www.mghihp.edu/ppotd
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About the School
MGH Institute of Health Professions, established in 1977 by Massachusetts General Hospital, is a private, not-for-profit graduate school located in Boston, Massachusetts. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Institute offers a range of programs across its School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Healthcare Leadership. With over 1,600 full- and part-time students, the Institute has graduated more than 9,000 healthcare professionals since its inception. As the only degree-granting affiliate of Mass General Brigham, New England's largest healthcare provider, students benefit from extensive clinical and research opportunities within a comprehensive healthcare network.
Curriculum
The entry‑level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) at MGH Institute spans three years, requiring 100 credits. It integrates rigorous foundational coursework—covering anatomy, neuroscience, research methods, clinical reasoning, interprofessional collaboration, and population-specific practice—and layered fieldwork experiences. Students engage in five part-time Level I fieldwork placements across diverse settings during the first two years, followed by two full-time 12‑week Level II placements and a culminating Advanced Doctoral Experience tied to their capstone or research project. Throughout, the program emphasizes evidence-based practice, active learning, service to underserved communities, and leadership development.
Facilities
The OTD program is housed in the MGH Institute’s urban Boston campus in the Charlestown Navy Yard, featuring extensive classroom and laboratory space—including the dedicated Tabor/Connor Occupational Therapy Center for Learning, Participation, and Rehabilitation (OT CLiPR) with mock household environments and standardized patient simulation. Through its affiliation with Mass General Brigham and nearby MGH sites, students have access to a variety of world-class clinical settings—ranging from acute care and community clinics to schools and rehab centers—for integrated learning and fieldwork.
Demographics
As of the 2022–2023 academic year, MGH Institute of Health Professions enrolled 1,353 students, comprising 140 undergraduates and 1,213 graduate students. The student body is predominantly female, with 1,139 women and 214 men. Racial and ethnic diversity includes 59.6% White, 14.7% Asian, 9.68% Hispanic or Latino, 7.02% Black or African American, and 4.66% identifying as two or more races. Approximately 69.8% of students are enrolled full-time, while 30.2% attend part-time.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of MGHIHP:
Student Loan Burden: $323,200
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at MGHIHP, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $323,200. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 102% Nationally
The cost of living at MGHIHP is among the top 102% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
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School Address: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, 36 First Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 2129
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