Harvard Chan School Executive and Continuing Education

Stopping Misinformation: Scientists and Medical Professionals are Important Players in Communicating Reliable Information | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health In a highly complex information ecosystem, news travels fast. Whether it’s dispersed through traditional news publications, social media, or fringe outlets,

Expertise alone isn’t enough—we need to earn trust. Our article explores how health professionals can fight misinformation with empathy, clarity, and credibility. These insights come from our upcoming online program, Applied Risk Communication for the 21st Century. bit.ly/4lat8RC

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Health Care Quality Improvement: From Design to Implementation is an online, hands-on program that helps health care professionals lead measurable, lasting change. Learn to close quality gaps, use data, and improve care with Dr. Rashad Massoud. Details: bit.ly/4kCPdZz

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Dr. Mary Fleming helps health leaders sharpen not just their strategy—but their purpose. At Harvard, she directs Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care, guiding professionals to build inclusive, equity-driven systems. Learn more: bit.ly/43XiR65

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Lead with purpose in academic medicine. Harvard’s Leadership Development for Physicians in Academic Health Centers builds the skills and confidence to drive change and lead effectively in complex environments. Learn more:

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Applied Risk Communication for the 21st Century | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health This program will provide state-of-the-science knowledge on designing effective risk communication messages to improve communication, increase trust in your organization, reduce public anxiety about a...

Applied Risk Communication for the 21st Century helps you build trust, manage uncertainty, and lead with clarity in high-stakes situations. Learn to communicate risk with confidence across sectors. Details:

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Management and Leadership Skills for EHS Professionals | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Develop the management and leadership skills you need to bridge the gap between environmental health and safety goals and organizational objectives. You will gain the skills to integrate a culture of ...

Ready to lead in EHS? Harvard’s Management and Leadership Skills for Environmental Health and Safety Professionals helps you strengthen leadership, communication, and strategy to drive change across sectors. Learn more:

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Dr. Shekhar Saxena is redefining global mental health leadership. At Harvard, he equips professionals to strengthen systems, fight stigma, and lead change. Ready to make mental health a public health priority? Start here: bit.ly/3HCQYaJ

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Clinical expertise is only part of what defines your success as a leader. Harvard’s Leadership Development for Physicians in Academic Medical Centers helps you lead with strategy, clarity, and impact. Learn more: bit.ly/44tsf1n

Using Simulation Exercises to Find Breakthrough Results in Quality Improvement | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health When health care leaders and professionals want to undertake improvement projects in their practice or organization, they often need help honing in on where

We don’t always need more data—sometimes we need more insight. Simulation reveals the human factors that drive quality, safety, and system change. This article explores how mock workflows can spark real breakthroughs in care.

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Advance your EHS career by building strategic leadership and communication skills. In Harvard’s Management and Leadership Skills for EHS Professionals, gain tools to influence change, foster innovation, and shape safety culture. bit.ly/44hcoly

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Dr. Rahul Gupta was the first medical doctor to serve as Director of the U.S. National Drug Control Policy. Join him for the Applied Risk Communication for the 21st Century program discussing clinical and policy leadership to battle today’s toughest health challenges. Learn more: bit.ly/4ei2qF3

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Join global leaders this November for Mental Health Leadership: Transformation Through Innovation. This online program explores strategies to advance equity, reform systems, and lead meaningful change in the mental health arena. Learn more: bit.ly/3HCQYaJ

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Dr. John E. McDonough has helped shape U.S. health policy for decades. Join him this October for Leadership Development for Physicians in Academic Medical Centers for a systematic study of the critical leadership and management issues facing academic medical centers. Details: bit.ly/44tsf1n

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Communicating emergency risk is harder than ever—and more essential. Join Harvard faculty at Applied Risk Communication for the 21st Century to learn how to lead through uncertainty and build public trust. Online this September. Learn more: bit.ly/4ei2qF3

The Future of DEI in Health Care: How to Maintain, Protect, and Support Initiatives | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health For many health care organizations, necessary diversity, equity, and inclusion work has been ongoing for the past few years. After these initiatives pass the

DEI in health care isn’t a trend—it’s a responsibility. But that responsibility is under pressure. A new article explores why values-driven leadership is essential now more than ever. Health equity saves lives.

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Radiological Emergency Management | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health This program brings together industry experts, government professionals, and renowned academic faculty in radiation protection and emergency management to provide you with skills and strategies to eff...

Join us for Radiological Emergency Management, a hands-on program for emergency planners, responders, and public health professionals. Build skills to handle radiological events, communicate risk, and lead under pressure. Learn more: bit.ly/3HH9cbi

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Dr. Vikram Patel has redefined how the world approaches mental health. Join him, Dr. Raviola, and Dr. Saxena this November for the Mental Health Leadership: Transformation Through Innovation program. Learn more: bit.ly/3HCQYaJ

In-Place Filter Testing Workshop | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Prepare to test and certify systems containing HEPA filtration and gas adsorption systems. Learn to operate testing equipment unique to these activities and gain an understanding of regulations associ...

Boost your air quality expertise! Join the 4-day In-Place Filter Testing Workshop for hands-on training in NRC regulations, filtration theory and air-cleaning systems—vital for health care, pharma & biosafety pros. Info & signup: bit.ly/3ZJh6XQ

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Join Dr. "Vish" Viswanath’s Applied Risk Communication for the 21st Century program and gain state-of-the-science knowledge on designing effective risk communication messages from the Lee Kum Kee Professor of Health Communication at Harvard Chan School, September 16–19. Learn more: bit.ly/4ei2qF3

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Health equity isn’t just a goal—it’s a leadership imperative. Join the Harvard Chan School Exec Ed Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care program this Nov 18–21 to lead equity-focused change in health care. Learn more about this online program here: bit.ly/43XiR65

Improving Employee Health, Safety, and Security: A Generalist’s Guide to Speciality Skills | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health The online five-day Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene course teaches the foundations of safety practices and professions: anticipating, evaluating,

Do you want to make your workplace safer, healthier, and more resilient? Join us July 7-11 for Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene. Build skills to tackle today’s occupational health challenges—from compliance to crisis. Read our article to see why this work matters now more than ever. bit.ly/43LOgZi

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Joe Sciacca, Enterprise Editor at Channel 7 News and ex–Editor-in-Chief of the Boston Herald, brings sharp media insight to the classroom. Join him August 4–8 for Radiological Emergency Management and gain tools to craft clear, effective messages during radiological emergencies. bit.ly/3HH9cbi

Alan Hart Pioneered the use of chest x-rays to diagnose tuberculosis LGBTQ leaders in public health history

During Pride month, we're highlighting LGBTQ leaders in public health history.

Alan Hart, born in 1890, was a physician, researcher, radiologist, and novelist. 🧵 1/3

Mental Health Leadership: Transformation Through Innovation | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Transform your approach to mental health care by addressing the critical need to reduce the mental health care gap. Explore innovative strategies and key topics such as social determinants of mental h...

Mental health care demands bold, equity-driven leadership. Join us Nov 17-20 for our Mental Health Leadership program to examine pathways to better access, smarter design, and stronger advocacy. Designed for changemakers in health, policy, and beyond. Learn more: bit.ly/3HCQYaJ #MentalHealthCare

Health Care Quality Improvement: From Design to Implementation | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health This program uses a real case study to take participants through the journey of identifying, planning, measuring, and creating process changes that will lead to results.

Want to drive real change in health care? Join us online Oct 27-Nov 6, 2025 for Health Care Quality Improvement: From Design to Implementation. Learn evidence-based strategies and practical tools to rethink systems, boost patient safety, and make improvements stick. bit.ly/4kCPdZz #PublicHealth #QI