Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to register to participate in PHL Lab activities, or can I just drop-in?
A: Registration is required and due by September 14th, 2026. Please attend an information session before registering. Information session dates and locations are on the program overview page. The registration form is here.
Q: Is Public Health Leadership Lab in-person or virtual during the 2026-2027 school year?
A: Fall programming will include in-person and virtual options, and the Spring 1 alumni conversations will be virtual. Students who can only attend virtual sessions will be eligible to complete the concentration. See the cohort schedules on the program overview page for more details.
Q: What courses count towards the 10 credits that are required for the Public Health Leadership concentration?
A: Any courses listed on this roster of approved courses count towards your 10-credit requirement. The list includes courses taught online and at other Harvard schools.
Q: I am interested in joining the Public Health Leadership Lab, but I cannot complete the 10 credits. Can I still participate?
A: Yes! All students participating in the PHL Lab are encouraged to join a leadership learning cohort in the Fall and participate in virtual Cross-Generational Conversations in Spring 1. The 10-credits of coursework are only required of those students who wish to formally complete the concentration in public health leadership.
Q: Will the 10 credits for the concentration be able to overlap with the electives required for my program?
A: Yes, if you are taking a PHL-approved course as part of your degree program, those credits can count towards the 10 credits of leadership coursework required for the concentration. Some degree programs have more overlap than others.
Q: Can I take a PHL-approved course Pass/Fail and apply it toward my 10 credits of courses for the concentration?
A: Yes, if your degree program allows you to take the course pass/fail, then you may apply it toward the concentration.
Q: My degree program spans multiple academic years. Can I participate in the workshops within one academic year and then finish the course requirements in later academic years?
A: Yes! If you are enrolled in a degree program that spans multiple academic years, you can join the PHL workshops for one year and finish your course requirements after that academic year.
Q: What are the attendance policies for PHL Lab?
A: In the Fall, you are required to be present for at least 3 of the 5 meetings with your leadership learning cohort. Please select the cohort with meeting days that best fit your schedule. In Spring 1, you are required to be present for at least 3 of the 4 Cross-Generational Conversation sessions. See the cohort schedules on the program overview page for more detail.
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