Bringing Alumni and Students Together
This innovative platform links alumni with current students and fellow alums who are seeking advice on an array of topics.
Connect About:
- Student Life (and beyond): Provide advice on residency, fellowship, and work-life balance.
- Careers: Offer guidance on specialty selections and paths in alternative medical careers, private practice, research, industry, or non-traditional roles. Speak with an expert about switching specialties or entering different medical sectors.
- Connections: Find community with alumni who share your backgrounds and interests and discuss common challenges and opportunities facing various members of our diverse student body and alumni cohorts.
- Networking: Discuss how to build strong professional connections, recommend trusted physicians, and more.
We hope to see you on MD Connect. Together, we can foster a culture of continuous learning and mentorship that reflects the high standards for which HMS is known.
Let’s MD Connect
You will need your HarvardKey to access the platform.
What is HarvardKey?
How do I claim it?HarvardKey is Harvard University's unified online user credential, uniquely identifying you to Harvard IT applications and services to grant you access to the resources you use every day.
How do I claim my HarvardKey?
Visit key.harvard.edu and follow the step-by-step instructions. You will need your Harvard Alumni Association ID (HAA ID), class year(s), and preferred email address on file. You can also watch a step-by-step tutorial video »
Where do I find my HAA ID and preferred email address?
Your HAA ID number can be found in the footer of recent emails from the HMS Office of Alumni Affairs and Development and the Harvard Alumni Association, including the monthly Harvard Alumni Gazette or the HAA eVents. The preferred email address on file is the address that received the email.
What if I need help claiming my HarvardKey?
Harvard University's IT Support Desk staff is available to answer your questions seven days a week. Please call 617-495-7777 or email ithelp@harvard.edu. Below is the Support Desk schedule.
- Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Noon – 4 p.m.
MD Alumni Adviser Program
For those seeking more personalized and comprehensive advising beyond what MD Connect offers, we encourage you to contact Dea Angiolillo, MD ’79, to explore how this initiative can address your unique needs.