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Greetings from the Office of Alumni Relations! Leadership in the health professions isn’t just about roles or positions — it’s about influence, advocacy, and mentorship. Today, I invite you to consider the following questions: How do you define leadership? What opportunities do you see to lead within your practice, organization, or community, regardless of title? How can you, as alumni, model leadership for the next generation of health professionals? Then, as you reflect on your answers, what are you learning about yourself when it comes to leadership?
This newsletter is filled with information on what's happening within the IHP community. I hope that you will engage with us! As always, feel free to reach out with your thoughts and ideas.
~Katie Mulcahy, Director of Alumni Relations
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September Graduates, Congratulations!
Welcome to the
IHP Alumni Community.
The entire IHP alumni community congratulates you on completing your IHP degree. This is a special time for you. As you navigate the next steps on your journey, know that you are surrounded by the expertise of almost 12,000 graduates who live and work across the United States and abroad. Check out the IHP's alumni map to see where IHP alumni are making an impact.
Reach out to the Office of Alumni Relations with any questions you have about life as an IHP graduate.
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Let’s Stay Connected!
Whether you are staying in Boston or moving to somewhere new, we want to stay connected! Keep us in the loop by completing the alumni information update form when you have a new address, email, or job. Reminder: Access to your IHP email address ends 90 days after graduation, so this is a great time to use the form to update your email address.
Update Your Information
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Help Shape a New Alumni Coaching Initiative
Share your input by Friday, October 3, 2025
You care for others. Now, it’s time to invest in you.
Wherever you are in your career journey, we want to support your next step. The Office of Alumni Relations is exploring a new professional coaching program — designed by and for MGH Institute alumni. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, seeking leadership growth, or finding better balance, your feedback will help us shape a program that truly meets your needs.
This program will follow the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) core competencies as well as its definition of coaching. The ICF defines coaching as “a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires individuals to maximize their personal and professional potential.”
We invite you to share your input by completing our short Alumni Coaching Needs Assessment. The deadline to share your voice is Friday, October 3, 2025.
Your voice will help guide the development of this exciting new offering.
Complete the Alumni Coaching Needs Assessment
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Let’s Connect: Alumni Networking Series
Fall 2025
Building and sustaining professional relationships can open doors to new ideas, collaborations, and opportunities. That’s why the Office of Alumni Relations is offering a monthly virtual networking series designed exclusively for IHP alumni called “Let's Connect.”
Each one-hour session is a chance to:
- Broaden your network by meeting fellow alumni in your discipline
- Build meaningful connections with colleagues in your city, across the country, and around the world
- Prioritize your career growth by strengthening your professional community and exploring new opportunities
What to expect:
Each month, we’ll spotlight a different discipline. The program includes a warm welcome, two rounds of randomly assigned connections, one interest-based breakout (clinical, research, or education), a brief update from the department, and a closing reflection. This format ensures you’ll make diverse connections while also connecting with alumni who share your professional interests.
Fall Dates:
- Let's Connect: Physical Therapy Alumni, Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm EDT
- Let's Connect: Genetic Counseling Alumni, Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm EST
- Let's Connect: BSN Alumni, Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm EST
If you have questions about this series or would like to suggest a future theme for a networking meet-up, please email alumni@mghihp.edu
Register for Let's Connect
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3rd Annual IHP Community Pantry 5K: Look What We CAN Do Together
In-person: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Virtual: September 17 - 24, 2025
Cheerleader participation is welcome too!
Join us for the 3rd Annual IHP Community Pantry 5K – “Look what we CAN do together.” Every step supports our students in both mind and body.
Participate in person or virtually—walk, run, skate, or roll your way to the finish line! Team up with classmates, colleagues, or fellow alumni, or cheer participants on by registering as a cheerleader. Don’t forget to share your 5K on social media and tag the IHP to help spread the word.
New this year:
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Opportunity drawing: Every registrant is entered to win a $100 Snappy gift of their choice (sponsored by Alumni Relations).
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eMedals: All participants receive a custom digital medal to celebrate and share online.
Registration: Instead of a fee, participants are asked to donate directly to the Community Pantry. Local registrants may also contribute pantry items in designated bins on campus. Instructions on how to donate are included in your registration confirmation email.
Questions? Email: alumni@mghihp.edu
Sponsored by the Office of the President, the Office of Alumni Relations, and the Staff Council Community Service Committee.
Register for the IHP Community Pantry 5K
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Quick Poll: Pick the Next Office of Alumni Relations Swag Item
From tech gear to stickers to practical items for everyday use, there is no shortage of items to choose from when it comes to swag. The Office of Alumni Relations would like the alumni community to help us choose the next swag item to ensure that it is something you want. Plus, who doesn't love a survey that is one question, multiple-choice, and super quick. It will be the easiest decision you will make all day.
| | Alumni Making a Positive Impact | | Donahue, a reproductive genetic counselor at Massachusetts General Hospital, has recently become a member of the Genesis Foundation's Young Professionals Committee. She shared the following about joining the committee, “When I discovered the Genesis Foundation, I was drawn to their dedication to serving families with rare and genetic conditions through tailored, specialized support. Joining the Young Professionals Committee offers a meaningful way for me to contribute to that mission while collaborating with a diverse group of peers who bring perspectives beyond my clinical background.” | | |
MPAS Alumni Return to Support Current Students
MGH Institute graduates of the Physician Assistant Studies program returned to share advice with current students to help prepare them for their next steps after graduation in October.
Read brief
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Fields McMahon, an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Professional in the Augmentative Communication Program at Boston Children's Hospital, is the first occupational therapist to be certified as a patient gaming technology specialist through Child's Play Charity. She said the following about the certification, “Occupational therapy has always focused on meaningful, purposeful activities—and gaming fits beautifully into that mission. This certification expands our profession’s role in using play and technology to support healing, reduce stress, and build social connection, as well as enjoying your time.”
Share your positive impact with us!
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Advancing Women’s Health in HIV Care: A Nurse Researcher’s Journey
For more than 20 years, alumna Sarah Looby, MS-NU ’00, has combined compassion, curiosity, and clinical expertise to advance care for women living with HIV. Inspired by her early experiences as a patient and her training at the IHP, she has built a career dedicated to improving health outcomes through both research and patient care. This year, she was honored with the 2025 Constance B. Wofsy Women’s Health Investigator Award from the ACTG—recognizing her groundbreaking work to support women navigating menopause while living with HIV.
Read about Looby’s journey from IHP student to award-winning researcher
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Join Us for MGH IHP Giving Day
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
On October 15, 1978, a generous donor made a gift to establish the MGH Institute’s first endowed scholarship. This donor recognized and stressed the importance of interprofessional education, and of preparing health professionals to be leaders in their respective fields. This fall, on the milestone moment’s anniversary, we are honoring this legacy and continuing this tradition of student support by hosting Giving Day 2025. Proceeds from Giving Day 2025 provide vital scholarship support.
Because this day is so important, many IHP leaders have offered to match all gifts up to $150,000 if we reach 300 donors for this Giving Day. Early gifts are welcome and count toward this challenge! By joining our community of donors in making an early gift, you are inspiring others.
Make your gift today!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Alumni Panel
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
6:00 pm EDT ~ Virtual
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Mission, Vision, and Community Excellence Office is hosting a dynamic alumni panel celebrating the voices and experiences of Hispanic healthcare professionals from a wide range of fields. This conversation will explore alumni experiences navigating barriers and successes in their respective professions. We will discuss how Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health have influenced their practice, as well as how providers can partner with communities to foster trust, cultural consciousness, amplify voices, and ensure care is responsive to cultural and community needs. Panelists will also reflect on any challenges they’ve faced, what programs can do to foster supportive learning environments, and where they see their field advancing to better serve all communities.
Register for Hispanic Heritage Month Panel
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Department of Occupational Therapy
Continuing Education Series - Fall Dates
Join the MGH IHP OT Department for our free continuing education series, held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
These professional development webinars include a 30-minute lecture from our doctorally trained faculty and/or alum. A certificate for 0.5 credit hours will be provided within 1 week after the session, to each registrant who attends at least 30 minutes of time. Registration is required. Only those who register will receive the Zoom link.
Upcoming Fall Dates and Topics
October 14, 2025
“Push-In” Services: How to Navigate In-Class OT Services for Beginners in School-Based Therapy
November 11, 2025
Words Matter: Evidence-Based Communication Strategies to Enhance Goal-Concurrent Care for Individuals with Serious Illness
December 9, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Implications for Health Care, Education, and OT
Register for OT Continuing Education Series
All speakers and attendees must register to receive the Zoom link.
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Child Development Day
Friday, October 24, 2025
Seeking Children ~ 3 time slots available ~ Virtual
Child Development Day, aka "Baby Day," is just around the corner. You may remember this day from when you were a student! Now is your chance to have your child or children participate in this annual event, which is now virtual. If you have a child between the ages of 6 months and 3 years 11 months (birthdays 11/24/2021 - 4/24/2025) and have time on the morning of October 24, 2025, please consider registering today for one of the 45-minute sessions.
Child Development Day is an annual opportunity for health professions students to learn about child development across domains as they conduct a developmental assessment through a telehealth platform. This will include speaking with caregivers, observing milestones, and learning how to analyze the information.
Led by IHP faculty with expertise in pediatrics, interprofessional teams of students from physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, genetic counseling, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner programs will guide caregivers and children through a series of age-appropriate play activities, highlighting gross and fine motor skills, movement, social interaction, communication, and cognition.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Inzana, assistant professor, Interprofessional Education and Practice.
Learn More and Register for Child Development Day
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MGH Psychiatry Academy Offers Alumni Discount
The MGH Psychiatry Academy offers programs and courses that focus on the pivotal trends sweeping health care. Their offerings are designed to meet the varied learning preferences of healthcare professionals. MGH IHP alumni receive a 20% discount on all conferences and courses. A free MGH Academy account is required to receive the discount. Enter the discount code IHP20 when you register. CEU credit is often available for nurses and physician assistants.
MGH Psychiatry Course offerings can be found at Education Courses - MGH Psychiatry Academy.
If you have questions about the offerings, creating an account, or registering, reach out to Debora Kim, program manager, MGH Psychiatry Academy.
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Maine Nursing Preceptor Education Program
The MGH Institute of Health Professions and Maine Nursing Preceptor Education Program (MNPEP) invite you to participate in their fall 2025 cohort. Founded by the Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine, a program of Massachusetts General Hospital, and established in 2015, MNPEP was developed in response to the growing demand in Maine for skilled nurse preceptors who play a pivotal role in the recruitment, integration, and retention of nursing students, new nurses, and transitioning nurses. MNPEP wants to expand its reach outside Maine and is offering IHP alumni a 50% discount on the program.
MNPEP is an evidence-based, blended-learning program that combines the flexibility of online learning with the interactivity of live virtual workshops. It features a curriculum in collaboration with MGH Institute of Health Professions, offering an engaging and intuitive learning experience. The program includes seven asynchronous online modules that participants must complete before attending the live, virtual workshop. The live workshop is held over two half-day sessions, providing an integrated learning experience that fosters the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Program Details
Delivery: Blended learning - 7 asynchronous modules + 2 half-day live virtual workshops
Dates for Virtual Sessions:
Session Block 1
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Session Block 2
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
- Thursday, October 23, 2025, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Accreditation: 16.0 nursing contact hours
Cost: $399.00 per participant
IHP Alumni Discount: 50% off registration (Alumni who reside/work in ME or are employed by Massachusetts General Hospital may take this training free of charge.)
IHP Alumni Discount Code: IHPALUM25
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and contribute to the future of nursing. For full details and to register, visit MNPEP Fall 2025 Program. If you have any questions about this offering, please reach out to lunderdineen@mgb.org
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