Discover Harvard Medical School

At Harvard Medical School, discovery is alive in every classroom, every lab, and every hospital. For centuries, our discoveries have fueled new treatments and better health care. From the introduction of the smallpox vaccine to new medicines for cancer and diabetes, Harvard Med, Harvard Medical School, is where science and clinical care progress side by side. We are a community that’s driven by purpose. We are strong, determined, passionate. Here, the possibilities to transform medicine are endless. With 12,000 faculty and 15 affiliated hospitals and research institutes, the scale and scope of our expertise are unparalleled. Whatever your calling in medicine may be, you’ll find a guide, a collaborator, or a pioneer. Harvard Medical School is where the brightest minds come together, like a magnetic force. Our drive to tackle the most ambitious, challenging research questions is fueled by an unshakable commitment to solve the most pressing challenges. We are committed to science and medicine for the betterment of humanity. And while our story began more than 240 years ago, our legacy inspires the world-changing impact we strongly pursue today. At Harvard Medical School, purpose belongs. Passion belongs. Because, together, we are a community that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. Discover Harvard Medical School.