Harvard Medical School — Local services in Boston

Harvard University, originally known as "New College," was founded in 1636 by the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was established with a clear, singular purpose: to train learned ministers for the Puritan clergy. Just two years after its founding, the institution was renamed after John Harvard, a young clergyman from Charlestown who bequeathed his library and half of his estate to the new school. The early curriculum was rooted in classical liberal arts, but with a strong emphasis on Christian theology. The early students were expected to adhere to a strict code of conduct, and the institution’s initial motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae (Truth for Christ and the Church). ​The Transition to a Secular Institution (1700s-1800s) ​By the early 18th century, Harvard began to shed its exclusively Puritan identity. As the intellectual landscape of colonial America diversified, the college's curriculum broadened beyond theological studies. Under the leadership of figures like President John Leverett, the college slowly moved towards a more liberal, less sectarian education. The curriculum began to incorporate more modern subjects like mathematics, natural philosophy, and history, reflecting the broader Enlightenment ideals that were sweeping through society. By the time of the American Revolution, Harvard was no longer a seminary but a burgeoning university at the intellectual heart of the nascent United States. ​The Rise of the Modern Research University (1800s-Early 1900s) ​The most transformative period in Harvard's history occurred in the 19th century under the long presidency of Charles William Eliot (1869-1909). Eliot's vision was to transform Harvard from a college into a world-class research university. He introduced the elective system, which allowed students greater freedom to choose their courses, and presided over the creation of numerous graduate and professional schools, including the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Dental School, and the Harvard Business School. This period also saw the expansion of the university's physical campus beyond Harvard Yard and the growth of its faculty, with a new emphasis on research and scholarship. ​Global Prominence and Expansion (1900s-Present) ​The 20th century cemented Harvard's status as a global powerhouse. Its post-World War II expansion was fueled by a massive influx of government research funding and a commitment to attracting the best students from around the world. In 1977, the historic merger with Radcliffe College—which had been the women's coordinate college since 1879—was completed, fully integrating female undergraduates into Harvard College. Today, the university's influence is seen in its immense endowment, its vast alumni network, and its continued leadership in academia, politics, and technology. While its founding principles were religious, its historical arc has been one of continuous intellectual evolution, adapting to and shaping the changing...

Harvard Medical School canceled their physician acupuncture course the day it was scheduled to begin. We were told that they withdrew the course because they could not achieve accreditation for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. I can't speak for the other physicians enrolled, but obtaining AMA PRA Category 1 Credit had no role in my motivation for taking the course. They did not offer an option to take the course without AMA PRA Category 1 credit. I was tremendously interested in the course and, consequently, was very disappointed when they canceled it. They dropped the ball by canceling the course; Then they dropped the ball by notifying us at the last possible minute. By the time they informed us I had already paid for the required textbooks, an iphone application, flights and hotels. Fortunately, I have already received a refund from the airline companies and hotels (independently from Harvard). To Harvard's credit, they did return the full $10,000 course cost and have offered at least some reimbursement for our flights and hotels (I am unaware of the specific details because I haven't pursued a reimbursement). Although these things are minor compared to not receiving the training, they are still very inconvenient and likely could have been avoided had we been notified earlier. I expected more from Harvard and, unfortunately, they let me down, both in in their decision to cancel the course and in waiting so...

I’m in the 7th grade, I have want to be a neurosurgeon since the third grade when I first learned about the stem in the brain and I found it very interesting. 4 school years later I’m now in middle school and I’m am taking as many health related classes in school as I can. So in high school when I apply to a medical school I hopefully get a scholarship, but recently I thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and look at colleges. To get a good picture of what I apply for in my future, and hopefully get into this college ( Harvard Medical School ) which I’m writing this review on. By the way sorry about the profile pic, I thought it was a good idea in 5th grade but as 6th grade hit I figured out it was stupid but can’t figure out how to change it, but anyway if you read all this thank you it really...