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Dual MD/MPH Degree Program at UVA

A unique, interdisciplinary program preparing students with research skills, social perspectives, and analytic foundations to solve complex health problems. Courses cover health policy, epidemiology, and public health practice. Field placements and culminating experiences enhance learning. Explore opportunities in research, public service, and career development. Learn more from Ruth Gaare Bernheim, J.D., M.P.H., and Al Strickler, and take the next step in defending the field of public health.

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Dual MD/MPH Degree Program at UVA

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  1. MD/MPH dual degree program at uva

  2. Master of Public Health Master of Public Health Program • A unique, individualized program in public health that prepares students with the quantitative research skills; interdisciplinary social and behavioral perspectives; and analytic foundations in law, ethics and policy to solve complex health problems at the community and population level. • Health Policy, Law, and Ethics • Generalist: Practice & Research

  3. Courses • Core Courses Offered in the Fall • Introduction to Biostatistics (PHS 7000) • Fundamentals of Epidemiology (PHS 7010) • Environmental Health: Principles & Practice (PHS 7380) • Health Policy & Management (PHS 7100) • Health Behavior and Health Promotion (PHS 7610) • The Practice of Public Health  (PHS 7180/7181)       • Core Courses Offered in the Spring • Policy, Systems, & Administration (PHS 7200)  • Public Health Law & Ethics (PHS 7050)  • Health Care Economics (PHS 7090) • Pract of Public Health (PHS 7181) • Program Planning & Evaluation (PHS 7060) OR • Comparative Effect. & Outcomes (PHS 7120) 

  4. Other Experience • PHS 8890/8900 (Fall/Spring/Summer) – MPH Field Placement ( 3 credits) 8 credits toward MD and MPH programs • PHS 8930/8940 (Fall/Spring/Summer) – MPH Culminating Experience (3 credits) Final project presentation

  5. Why an MPH? • Current events: H1N1, policy reform, health care bill passes in House of Representatives, etc. • Opportunities for research, public service, career development • Responsibility of Physicians to defend our field

  6. More Information • http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/phs/mph/mphprogramdescription.cfm • Ruth GaareBernheim, J.D., M.P.H. rg3r@virginia.edu • Al Strickler strickler@virginia.edu

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