Along with classroom projects and case studies, each student has the option to, in lieu of elective credits, take on a semester long project designed to build on his or her knowledge and professional network. HMS Faculty works one on one with students to identify individual, professional goals and interests.
Students are then recommended contacts within the community to support their goals and interests.
At the graduate level, projects can range from 1 - 6 credits with each credit representing 60 hours of project experience. Projects are often sought in the student's place of employment that could lead to new employment opportunities. For those students not employed in a related job, the project experience often leads to employment opportunities. These projects encompass both traditional and non-traditional areas of the medical profession. They range from the medical records departments in acute care hospitals to software development companies.