d.o. m.p.h.

[dseattle]

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Going along with the whole Hollistic philosophy of Osteopathy, it seems pretty logical that an MPH would be a great addition. This forum is for those considering/pursuing both degrees, concurrently or not. It also seems that many COMs are providing such dual programs and it would be of great help to assess them. Plus, domph is pretty funny sounding.

 

[Kuba]

it is pretty fun sounding! DOMF! DOMF! DOMF!

 

[sunnyjohn]

I wanna be a domf! 😛

Domph!

 

[koshka]

Going along with the whole Hollistic philosophy of Osteopathy, it seems pretty logical that an MPH would be a great addition. This forum is for those considering/pursuing both degrees, concurrently or not. It also seems that many COMs are providing such dual programs and it would be of great help to assess them. Plus, domph is pretty funny sounding.

I just finished an MPH degree this past semester. I am going to the same DO school next year but it was not a DO/MPH program. Although I believe umdnj-som does have a do/mph program. I would say definitely know why you want to have an MPH, don't do it just because it is an option. "Complementing a hollistic medical education" was the reason why I did it did not turn out the way I expected. I am not so satisfied with the education I received in the program.

 

[Slavia]

I was asked to look into it to. What it sdands for and what I can do with it?😕
Thanks

 

[sunnyjohn]

I just finished an MPH degree this past semester. I am going to the same DO school next year but it was not a DO/MPH program. Although I believe umdnj-som does have a do/mph program. I would say definitely know why you want to have an MPH, don't do it just because it is an option. "Complementing a hollistic medical education" was the reason why I did it did not turn out the way I expected. I am not so satisfied with the education I received in the program.

Where did you get your MPH?

 

[dseattle]

i'm kinda in that line of thinking too (complementary to do), but i'm also interested in public policy, community advocacy/education, and international health systems. also most programs i was looking at were either online and few were in person. my concern is if it will be overwhelming since a medical education is hardcore as it is.

but think of the respect when a domf comes into a room. they just let out a domf aroma.

i would think umdnj with the robert wood johnson stuff would be awesome at public health, but i guess not a good experience for you? and really, what does one with masters in public health do? it seems limitless.

 

[koshka]

Where did you get your MPH?

umdnj, but piscataway campus (not stratford). It seems to me that a large number of the students were older doctors who are trying to improve their CVs in order to apply for faculty postions in med schools. Another large portion consisted of employees from pharm companies trying to get a raise.

To Slavia:
There are a ton of things you can do with an MPH, and it partly depends on your concentration. Mine was epidemiology, so right now I work for an epidemiologist coordinationg the studies she is conducting.
This website seems to have some pretty good information:
http://www.amsa.org/cph/mdmphguide.cfm

 

[koshka]

i'm kinda in that line of thinking too (complementary to do), but i'm also interested in public policy, community advocacy/education, and international health systems. my concern if it will be overwhelming since a medical education is hardcore as it is. but think of the respect when a domf comes into a room. they just let out a domf aroma.

No it doesn't really complicate your medical education. You do the first two years of med school, and then take a year off to get MPH, and then go back to do 2 years of rotations.

 

[Architkt]

I just finished an MPH degree this past semester. I am going to the same DO school next year but it was not a DO/MPH program. Although I believe umdnj-som does have a do/mph program. I would say definitely know why you want to have an MPH, don't do it just because it is an option. "Complementing a hollistic medical education" was the reason why I did it did not turn out the way I expected. I am not so satisfied with the education I received in the program.

I agree - the education is what you make of it.

 

[dseattle]

dual domph programs i know of:

touro-mi -> evening courses on campus
atsu-mesa -> online courses can be spread out
pcom -> paired with temple univ
atsu-kcom -> online?
dmucom
msucom -> paired with UM
nsucom
oucom
umdnj
unecom -> online courses
unthsctcom

feel free to edit/update

 

[Kuba]

the nsu mph is free of charge

 

[dseattle]

could anyone post any links to current domph students/professionals?

 

[Dancer20]

What kinds of job opportunities would be available MPH in addition to a D.O. degree?? I really want to find out more information about it...

 

[Jack Daniel]

What kinds of job opportunities would be available MPH in addition to a D.O. degree?? I really want to find out more information about it...

Well, there's work at the state/county/city level in a department of public health. Usually a doc will serve in a medical director capacity or as a medical epidemiologist.

Then there's the federal level: CDC, NIH. These are more focused on research in population health.

Finally, there's the university position as a teacher/researcher.

That's the thumbnail sketch.

 

[Jack Daniel]

Personally, while I value the MPH, I wouldn't shell out what some of these schools charge for the degree. Financially, it's a degree that will open few if any doors for you in private practice. The information you receive in a MPH program can be learned in books, etc.

Now, if someone is interested in population medicine or preventive medicine; or if someone's trying to secure an academic appointment (esp primary care) or a government position--that's a different story. Then a MPH would probably be necessary.

For those schools that award the degree, in effect, free of charge, I think it's a great opportunity. I'd certainly give up the time required to earn one.

 

[dseattle]

never mind, i found it myself.