Part 1: Welcome
Welcome to the Faculty of Medicine
Before you dive into teaching, research, or your first committee meeting, take a moment to understand the community you've joined. This is context you'll read once — mission, values, and the offices that support you.
The Faculty of Medicine encompasses both Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. You can read about our mission and community values and the Strategic Plan that shapes where we're headed. All the rules relevant to academic appointments live in the Faculty of Medicine Handbook, and you can see who makes up our community in the faculty demographics. Every community has its own shorthand — our glossary covers the abbreviations you'll encounter.
Academic leadership & key offices
Office for Clinical and Academic Affairs
HMS-affiliate agreements, clinical department reviews, and Foundation Funds.
Office for Academic and Research Integrity
Assuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and ethical standards.
Office for Culture and Community Engagement
Equity initiatives, pipeline programs, and community engagement.
Harvard Catalyst
Research funding, training, and resources across Harvard's clinical and translational community.
HMS Leadership
The deans, department heads, and administrative leaders across HMS and HSDM.