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Hello everyone.
I'm thinking of pursuing an MPH during residency because I have always been interested in public health and want a more global perspective on my purpose as a doctor. Please don't question my intention or reasons for pursuing an MPH, for I have thought about this for many years, consulted multiple advisors, etc. to make my decision.
Now, I've always been confused: How does the whole "getting an MPH during residency" thing work?
I'm thinking of pursuing an MPH during residency because I have always been interested in public health and want a more global perspective on my purpose as a doctor. Please don't question my intention or reasons for pursuing an MPH, for I have thought about this for many years, consulted multiple advisors, etc. to make my decision.
Now, I've always been confused: How does the whole "getting an MPH during residency" thing work?
- Are most residencies lenient with me just taking a year off at the start or middle of my residency or internship to complete my MPH degree? Do I return after that year?
- Does the institution at which I complete my MPH need to be geologically close to my residency hospital? For example, if my residency is in Virginia but I am pursuing an MPH at Columbia in NYC, how exactly does that work?