The Art Museum-based Health Professions Education Fellowship prepares participants to engage the rich museum environment to advance health professional learning. Fellows join an international community of practice that is deeply sustaining, and many of our graduates become leaders in the field. This hands-on, experiential program emphasizes learning through practice and reflection. Fellows engage with key teaching methods used in art museum-based education, such as Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), the Personal Responses Tour, Thinking Routines, and Narrative Writing. They will also explore other art forms, metaphor, and mindful practices to deepen their teaching approach. 

 In-person course dates for the 2025/2026 cohort will be October 17–19, 2025 and April 10-12, 2026. Boston is home to several world class cultural institutions, and the Fellowship will introduce innovative ways to use the art museum environment to advance health professions educational goals. All Fellows must be able to attend both in-person sessions.

A cornerstone of the Fellowship is the development of a curricular project. Between October and April, project development is supported by monthly meetings with a project group and coaching from the Fellowship faculty.

Monthly office hours with faculty are also offered. Finally, guest lectures on relevant topics occur 4-5 times between October and April. All sessions are recorded.

Tuition includes interdisciplinary teaching sessions with museum and health professions educators, museum admission, and materials. It does not include travel or lodging for your stays in Boston. This fellowship is presented in partnership with the Visual Arts in Healthcare Program at Brigham & Women's Hospital.

Contact Information:
Jessica Lewis, Administrative Manager, Harvard Macy Institute Art Museum-based 
Health Professions Education Fellowship
[email protected]