A pathway built for Cooley Dickinson employees
The inaugural cohort begins September 2026, giving staff a local, high-quality route into the nursing profession through one of New England’s most respected health professions educators.
Significant tuition support to make your goals possible
Cooley Dickinson and the MGH Institute work together to provide significant financial support through tuition discounts, tuition assistance, and Cooley Dickinson grants. These resources help reduce the overall cost of the program in a substantial way. The MGH Institute's Financial Aid team is available to help you explore loan options and plan your next steps.
A commitment to growing talent from within
This partnership reflects Cooley Dickinson's investment in employee development and long-term workforce strength. The ABSN program creates a clear path for staff who want to grow their careers and expand their role in patient care.
Stay informed about next steps
Virtual Webinar led by the ABSN at CDH Program Director will be on Wednesday, February 25th at 12:00pm.
More Ways to Advance With the MGH Institute
In addition to the onsite ABSN program, Cooley Dickinson employees can explore a broad range of online and flexible programs designed for working professionals, including:
- Nursing Degrees: Undergraduate and graduate pathways supporting entry into practice, advancement, and leadership.
- Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program: Designed for professionals who have prior college credits and want to finish a bachelor’s degree efficiently.
- Master of Health Administration and Master of Science in Data Analytics: Online programs preparing healthcare leaders for operational, strategic, and executive roles.
- Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Program: Specialized training for high-demand clinical and technical roles.
- Pre-Health Certificate Program: Foundational coursework for those preparing for future clinical education.
Additional programs are available across healthcare leadership, education, and clinical specialties.
Eligible Cooley Dickinson employees may receive discounted tuition and can apply their employer tuition reimbursement benefits toward select programs.
Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders Within a World-Class Healthcare System
MGH Institute of Health Professions offers a tested and proven approach to health professions education — grounded in a commitment to health equity, defined by collaboration, and backed by Mass General Brigham.
As the only degree-granting member of this world-class health system, the Institute provides students with access to clinical sites, research opportunities, and mentorship. Our interprofessional model and unwavering dedication to health equity ensure that graduates are clinically prepared and purpose-driven.
From day one, students train the way they’ll practice: together, in service of better care and better outcomes.
What Sets Us Apart
MGH Institute is built around six powerful focus areas—all designed to prepare students to lead, collaborate, and make a difference.
The Mass General Brigham Advantage
As the only degree-granting member within Mass General Brigham, the Institute offers access to premier clinical sites, top-tier research collaborations, and state-of-the art facilities, leading to hands-on learning, mentorships and potential career pathways in one of the nation’s most prestigious health systems.
Interprofessional By Design
Patient care is complex. It is critical that care teams understand the needs and responsibilities for each colleague's area of care — nursing, PT, OT, etc. — it's all geared toward the patient. Interprofessional education isn’t a side-feature, it’s embedded in our DNA. From classrooms to clinics to research, students learn to lead and collaborate across disciplines for better patient outcomes.
Health Equity in Action
We prepare students to address real-world disparities with data, empathy, and culturally responsive care. We embed health equity into every aspect of education, including curriculum, community partnerships, research, and clinicals, which prepares our graduates to lead efforts in improving outcomes for all.
Clinically Ready Graduates
With over 800 clinical partners, high-fidelity simulation labs, and immersive experiences, our graduates are ready to practice — because they’ve already done it.
Community Engagement With Purpose
Community engagement is built into every program. Through pro-bono clinical care, educational outreach, and service-learning, students apply their skills while improving lives locally and globally.
Research That Transforms Healthcare
Our research generates bold ideas and evidence-based solutions in areas such as stroke recovery, health equity, communication disorders, and disability care. Our students don’t just learn from research, they collaborate with faculty to help create it.