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Writing and Communications Support Services serves all Harvard Medical School graduate programs and students. Our office offers one-on-one consults, skill-building sessions, and general guidance for any writing-related questions. This includes but is not limited to assignment-specific reviews, capstone/thesis work, grant applications, CV/resume advice, and conference presentations. No question is too big or too small. Whether you're in the early stages of organizing your capstone or urgently need writing guidance for an assignment, please reach out! We're here to help demystify the writing process and provide you with tools that will last you long into the future.

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Naomi Hein is an instructor and the Assistant Director for Writing and Communication Services in the HMS Department of Graduate Education. She holds an MRes from UCL in Biodiversity, Evolution & Conservation, and a BA in Literature from Harvard. She's worked as a researcher and scientific communications manager in Greenland, in communications at MIT, and in archaeology and art research in Dublin and Florence. She has a love for all things winter.

Email naomi_hein@hms.harvard.edu for an appointment.

What Students Are Saying

Jade Ealy

Master of Science in Bioethics

"I schedule an appointment with Harvard Medical School's Writing Services for every one of my writing assignments. These appointments help me better organize my thoughts and guide me in taking my writing to the next level. Working with Writing Services helps give me confidence that I’ve done everything I can to produce a good paper. They are an invaluable resource, and I can’t imagine trying to navigate graduate school without them."

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Gene Kim

Master of Science in Bioethics

“Effective writing is crucial for academic achievement in graduate studies, especially challenging for non-native English speakers who may face the risk of plagiarism while presenting their ideas. With guidance from faculties and assistance from the Writing Center, I overcame these challenges. The faculty at the center extended support beyond expectations, which has helped me gradually improve my writing."

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