Education & Training
World-Renowned Training Opportunities at Lahey
The medical training center at Lahey Clinic sits at the leading edge of advancing the study and practice of medicine.
Whether you are a physician, nurse, resident or other health care professional, pursuing your training at Lahey gives you access to world-renowned tools, techniques, procedures and expertise, all of which help you deepen your knowledge base and expand your skill set.
Working with our clinician-teachers, you have opportunities to not only continue learning, but to take the next step in your career.
Undergraduate & Medical Student Education
We provide opportunities to medical students at various stages of their educational career. As a major teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine, those who participate in our programs work alongside world-renowned physicians who provide expertise and mentorship that prepare them for the next step in their career.
We are home to UMass-Chan Lahey, a regional campus and collaborative effort between Lahey and UMass Chan Medical School. There, trainees learn the skills needed to provide high-quality, compassionate care to local communities, especially those that have historically faced barriers to equitable care.
Graduate Medical Education
We offer a wide range of fellowship and residency opportunities to postgraduates looking to deepen their expertise and prepare for careers in clinical care and leadership.
Lahey’s fellows and residents have unique access to leading-edge tools, techniques, procedures and expertise. We also offer competitive benefits packages to support trainees outside work. All of our residency and fellowship programs are located in scenic Burlington, Massachusetts, approximately 17 miles northwest of Boston.
Select a program from our residency and fellowship directories to learn about program-specific curricula, research opportunities, faculty and more. You can also search our Departments & Divisions for specialty-specific opportunities.
Alumni Association
Lahey has a long history of connecting former and current residents, fellows and physicians in a shared sense of community and mission. Many of our graduates join our Alumni Association upon completion of their program to support others as they begin their careers in medicine.
Further Opportunities for Learning
Our educational programs include training opportunities for clinical support staff, including nurses and radiology technologists.
Nursing Student Programs
Nursing forms the backbone of compassionate patient care, and we are dedicated to developing the next generation of nurses. Opportunities for nursing students at Lahey include our Bermuda Student Program, Clinical Practicum Placement Program and Clinical Group Placement Program.
Radiology Technologist Program
Students from Middlesex Community College and Regis College can take advantage of our Radiology Technology Program, which is designed to equip them with expertise in the practical aspects of obtaining images in general radiology.
Continuous learning is a core aspect of professional life at Lahey, and we ensure all our staff members have access to continuing medical education and professional development opportunities, allowing them to deepen their knowledge, expand their skillsets and become more effective care providers.
The research professionals at Lahey routinely make scientific discoveries that deepen our understanding of medicine and improve the quality of our treatment options.
Our fellows and residents play an integral role in Lahey’s research activities. As part of their graduate program, trainees work alongside the region’s most innovative researchers, learning the latest research techniques and methodologies while participating in ongoing research projects.
Visit our Careers page to explore professional research opportunities at Lahey.
All of our work at Lahey, from clinical care to education and training, is grounded in a shared sense of mission. By choosing to continue your career or education with us, you are joining a team deeply invested in the health and wellbeing of its patients and local communities.
At Lahey, you will be part of a group of passionate care providers who hold themselves to the highest standards of quality and safety and consistently go above and beyond to deliver the best possible outcomes for every patient, regardless of their background or past experience.
We believe in empowering members of our communities to take charge of their own health. Our Classes and Events cover a variety of topics, giving participants the skills and knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their health.
We also offer a Certificate Program in Medical Research to high school and undergraduate students. This program is designed to build a deeper understanding of research methods, objectivities and ethics, preparing participants for careers at the center of leading-edge clinical research.
Those who volunteer their time at Lahey can also expect learn new skills and practice them in real clinical settings, gaining practical experience they can apply to other environments.
