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Is New York or Boston the better to study public health in?

Hi everyone! It's super early in the game but I figured I'd start a thread for anyone applying to Spring 2018 MPH Programs! I know there aren't many out there :( If anyone has any remarks of my info below feel free ! Copied stats from other threads. Undergrad School: Large Private School...

Hello all, I am currently trying to decide between an MD and a one or two year degree (MPP, MPH, MSc etc). Here are my interests: Economics: health, development Politics: International relations, policy Global health: Outbreak response, health development, epidemiology, MicroBio Medicine...

I am interested in becoming an epidemiologist. I will either do get MPH or a DrPH with a sepciliazation in epidemiology. I already have a Bachelor's degree but because I've had difficulty finding a job I want to do a 1 year program to get a second Bachelor's either in Nursing or Clinical...

I plan to apply to the school-wide DrPH in Health Policy Management at Johns Hopkins and the executive DrPH in Health Leadership at UNC. I completed my MPH (online) from the University of Florida with a 3.8 GPA, and a MA in Strategic Security Studies at the Naval Postgraduate School with a 4.0...

Hey all! I just graduated (summa cum laude) with my BA in anthropology/minor in biology and will be starting an MPH program this fall. I'm still considering going to medical school in the future but didnt complete all the required pre-reqs during undergrad. What I'm wondering is if it would be...

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine does not have MPH it only offers different streams of MSc , I have applied there and to MPH in University of Edinburgh but am not sure which one to choose! I am an international student my passion is towards Medicine for which I am planning to apply...

Hi everyone, I will be beginning medical school this fall and was recently admitted to a 4 year MD/MPH program at my school. While I do have a genuine interested in public health (majored in college), I am also pretty confident that I am interested in specializing (something like rads, gas...

So, I have two possible jobs for next year. I will be starting in Aug when I return from a summer scholarship program. - Scribe at a hospital ($20/hr), but dependent on whether or not I have patients, so hours will fluctuate and may dip a little below 40 sometimes, or maybe even over a little...

Hello, I am going into MPH program with epidemiology concentration next fall. My bachelor degree is in Laboratory medicine. I graduated about 2 years ago I still have time before the semester start, I would to start refreshing my memory I would like to know what are the basic subjects that I...

Coming here because I feel like no one truly understands my dilemma and I am trying to find a solution. I am currently SENIOR at a state university graduating dec. 2017 Major/Minor: Biology/Chemistry Research Experience: Have done ecological research (and upcoming research in the Galapagos...

I have the ability to graduate with a physics degree in June, and my undergraduate GPA will be around 2.7. I'm looking at various MPH programs to apply to, and most of them have a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0. Some of them however, say they look at the last 90 units (at a quarter system...

Hi! I applied to MPH programs and got into CUNY's NYU's, and BU's MPH programs. I'm also considering to apply to GW's MPH program. My current interests are in either community health or global health. Which school out of the 4 would be better suited for my interests? Also, I have questions...

I have received an acceptance and nice merit scholarship to a 4 year MD/MPH program (scholarship is only for the MPH). However, completing the MPH will still add decent amount of debt to my name (~35,000), and 100% of my MD degree is being covered in loans as well. I am particularly interested...

Hey everyone, so I'm in some need of advice for next year... I'm about to graduate from a top 50 undergrad school, and I need some advice on where to go from here. My end goal is to become a doctor, whether it be an MD or DO, and I just want some guidance from all of you. Here is a little about...

Hi everyone, I'm a soon to be graduated senior over at UC Riverside. I'm a Biology major with a statistics minor with current aspirations of doing an MPH after a gap year working in a health department then maybe going into medicine afterwards. My cGPA will end up being about 3.5, with a...

Hey! I applied to GLEPI 4/5, and got in yesterday. Needless to say, I am pretty stoked! Does anyone know how this program compares to Harvard's/JH? What sort of opportunities have you gotten specifically due to being at Emory? Perks? I also got into Colorado School of Public Health (my state...

So I am a second year veterinary student at the University of Missouri. I'm finishing up with my DVM curriculum before I enter clinics in the fall. I've been trying to juggle veterinary school, a part-time job, and now an MPH degree. Because of the overlap between the veterinary curriculum and...

Hi, I recently graduated with a BS and BA in Biochemistry/Cell Biology and Anthropology, and a minor in Global Health. I am highly interested in understanding infectious diseases, especially neglected tropical diseases such as leishmaniasis and hydatidosis, as these are diseases I have...

Does anyone have any experience with Yale's Chronic Disease Epidemiology program? I've mostly heard about their epidemiology of microbial diseases department. I'm looking for a program with a strong scientific/biostatistical bent but in a very applied context (and hopefully motivated by some...

Hello all, I've been lurking on this forum since I began applying to MPH schools last year. April 15th is quickly approaching, and I need all the help I can get in making a decision. I've been accepted to (among 6 other schools) George Washington University and Rutgers University, both for...

I thought I would create a thread to discuss any thoughts or questions about the program/housing as the deadline to commit approaches. I'm most likely attending Yale, and I will also be going to the Open House on April 3rd. Who else is leaning towards committing?

I was accepted to George Mason University's Masters of Public Health Program in Epidemiology. This seems like a pretty new program. It is accredited though, I think. Does anyone know anything about it? Like is it worth attending? I am on a lot of wait lists for Physical Therapy programs but if I...

I am currently a fourth-year pharmacy student and will graduate in a few months with a PharmD and MBA. I am waiting for results of the residency match process, but have began formulating possible backup options just in case. One of my professors has advocated also obtaining a Masters in Public...

I got accepted into all three MPH programs. Wondering what peoples thoughts are? Which one is better? I am looking to go into epidemiology...I also am hoping to do something in autoimmune disease research

Hello Everyone!!! I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my last thread (Where do I go from here? (MCAT Prep,ECs and etc.). This site has been tremendously helpful in my pre-med journey and I am very grateful for every piece of advice I receive :) I just wanted to post in an effort to...

With rise of educational programs and certificates, I have noticed that there increase number of programs for Certificate in Public Health. I am looking to go to med school while concentrating in public health. I was wondering whats are thoughts on someone who is MD/CPH vs MD/MPH. I understand...

With rise of educational programs and certificates, I have noticed that there increase number of programs for Certificate in Public Health. I am looking to go to med school while concentrating in public health. I was wondering whats are thoughts on someone who is MD/CPH vs MD/MPH. I understand...

Hey, I am a international dentist, from India and would like to move to Canada for further studies. But i am in a dilemma whther to opt for "PG diploma health course or MHA/MPH/Health informatics" Could someone please help me which is best among it in terms of job scope? thanks!

Hi guys! I haven't seen this thread yet, so I thought I'd start one :) I just got accepted and I'm really excited to start. Has anyone else heard back? Are there any current students that have advice about the program?

Hello SDN, I am currently in the application process to matriculate this Fall of 2017. It isn't looking good, however, as I have only had 1 DO interview and no MD interviews. I am still waiting for a number of schools to respond, but I am thinking about plan B now. I have a 3.47 GPA (3.6...

What opportunities can i expect?

Hello, I am finishing up my gap year (research) and will be returning to 4th year in about 3 months. By this time it will have been an entire year since my last rotation (psych :/) I will be starting my first sub-i on inpatient Internal Medicine. Does anyone know of the best ways in which to...

Hi everyone, I'm considering applying for MPH programs for the Fall 2018 cycle and have a few questions as someone brand new to the field of public health. After reading through countless pages of the "Accepted/Rejected" threads, I'm extremely concerned my lack of volunteer/research directly...

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Hi all, I'm applying to programs starting in fall 2017 and thankfully have been accepted into three programs so far (Temple - Health Management & Policy, Drexel - Health Management & Policy, and Penn (UPenn) - Generalist) My interests lie in hospital/healthcare management (obvi) and I would...

Hello! I'm looking into online MPH programs (working full-time so it'd be more convenient). I'm considering applying to AT Still University but can't seem to find too much info about the program from previos students. Does anyone know of someone who went here?Or does anyone have personal...

Hello all, I am a new member, long time reader of these forums and have seen several posts regarding 7 year medical programs with pros and cons. The one I am considering is in my home state and would have me transfer schools for my junior year and then begin MS1 the following year. This...

Hey everyone, I'm having a hard time deciding whether or not to defer for a year in order to save up money for school. I got into my dream MPH program but it's roughly $44,000, so I figure $22,000 a year. I had a few questions and would love any advice people have to give! Does anyone know...

Hi everyone! I just wanted to see who out there is in/currently apply to/thinking about a MPH in Environmental Health. If you are a current student: how do you like your program If you are applying: where are you applying/which school are you leaning towards?