Disability Services

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) supports medical, dental, and master’s students at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM).

Harvard Medical and Dental Schools are committed to the full participation of all students in their programs and activities. HMS and HSDM provide support services and reasonable accommodations for qualified students. Working in partnership with students, faculty, staff, and administrators, the Office of Disability Services coordinates accommodations and services in areas that may include:

• Testing accommodations, including for shelf exams
• Guidance on requesting accommodations for Step Exams
• Classroom accommodations
• Clerkship accommodations
• Assistive technology
• Housing accommodations
• Food allergies and dietary restrictions
• General campus and program accessibility
• Consultation and referrals for disability evaluation and support services

Students who would like more information or who wish to begin the registration process with the Office of Disability Services may:

• Email: disabilityservices@hms.harvard.edu
• Call: 617‑432‑9198
• Visit: Accessibility page