M.D./M.P.H. Program
Students accepted into the School of Medicine at New York Medical College may apply for admission to the M.P.H. program in the School of Health Sciences and Practice, thereby providing an opportunity to pursue both degree programs simultaneously. M.D./M.P.H. students earn 46 credits (14 courses plus a practicum and a thesis or capstone course) through the School of Health Sciences and Practice. The degree can be finished within the four years of medical school, or the student may elect to take five years to finish both degrees.
Combining the two degrees, medicine and public health:
- fosters a better appreciation of the interplay between community factors and individual behaviors on the health status of patients;
- creates a better understanding of the basis of treatment and treatment outcomes for individual patients;
- promotes an understanding of the delivery of health services, including the economic and legal aspects.
Admissions procedure:
- After registering in the School of Medicine, secure a signed "Combined MD/MPH Program" form from the Associate Dean for Student Affairs of the School of Medicine giving permission to pursue both programs.
- Submit this form with a completed School of Health Sciences and Practice application form and a non-refundable $50 application fee to the School of Health Sciences and Practice Admissions Office.
- Arrange for official undergraduate transcript(s) from undergraduate institution(s) to be sent directly to the School of Health Sciences and Practice Admissions Office.
- See the Vice Dean, Dr. James O'Brien to discuss a suitable area of concentration.