Dean for Students

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) at Harvard Medical School (HMS) is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and professional development in every medical student. Through a comprehensive and longitudinal program, OSA provides academic advising, learning support, career guidance, and wellness resources designed to help students thrive at HMS and beyond. The office also coordinates major student events, supports residency applications, and ensures an inclusive and supportive environment that reflects the school’s mission to educate and inspire the next generation of physician leaders.

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary academic leader with extensive experience in undergraduate medical education, a proven commitment to student development and wellness, and the ability to lead collaboratively within a complex academic environment. This position offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a dynamic team dedicated to supporting students throughout their medical education journey, while shaping institutional strategies for advising, wellness, and career development.

The Dean will engage in innovative program design that enhances both academic and personal success, represent Harvard Medical School nationally and internationally on matters related to student affairs and medical education, and influence the development of future physician leaders who embody excellence, service, and compassion. Reporting to the Dean of Medical Education and responsible for shaping and advancing the strategic direction of student affairs, the Dean will work closely with faculty and administrative partners to ensure that HMS continues to provide a world-class learning experience, one that nurtures intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, and professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for student affairs in partnership with the Dean for Medical Education.
• Lead a longitudinal advising program that supports academic, personal, and professional development through the Academic Societies.
• Chair the Council of Academic Societies, overseeing recruitment, training, and evaluation of Society Advisory Deans and Advisors.
• Provide faculty oversight for the Office of Learning Resources and Support (OLRS) and the Clinical Learning and Coaching Program (CLCP).
• Design and oversee comprehensive career advising initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Career Advising.
• Develop and promote a holistic wellness program for students in partnership with the Director of Wellness.
• Oversee the preparation of Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs) and serve as the institutional lead for residency application and matching platforms.
• Chair the Mistreatment Rapid Response Team, ensuring timely, fair, and thorough responses to all reports of student mistreatment.
• Collaborate with other HMS offices to coordinate major academic and community events for medical students.
• With the Senior Director of the Office of Student Affairs, create and foster a culture of excellence, equity, and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance and accreditation standards are met across all student affairs functions.
• Represent HMS and the Office of Student Affairs in University-wide councils, national medical education consortia, and other relevant forums.