In thinking about where to apply to medical school, I would like to go to a school where I can do some sort of a dual degree in MD/global health. Does anyone know if there is a list out there with this information? I found one listing all of the MD/MPH but nothing regarding global health programs. Many medical schools offer international experiences in clerkships. I know Loyola has a global health honors tract you can take, that's what I am looking for.
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I'm not sure, you might get some better answers from other people. But I am fairly certain that most medical schools would give you the opportunity to explore global health interests. Some more than others, but between MPH programs and just regular MD track rotation opportunities I think you would be able to adequately explore your global health interests.
you could check out http://www.amsa.org/AMSA/Homepage/About/Committees/CEH/MDMPHPrograms.aspx but its not a complete list (as it mentions in the beginning).
A longer way would be to check out http://www.ceph.org and http://www.asph.org which are the accrediting bodies of MPH programs (you should always choose an accredited program) and you can find lists of schools with accredited MPH programs. Then, you can see which of those schools have MD programs as well as which have MD/MPH dual programs. From there you'll want to research each program individually to know the degree of focus, if any, given to global health/international health within their MPH departments. You could look at amount of classes offered, amount of research conducted, the number of international sites with which the school is affiliated, what their graduates go on to do, etc.
or maybe its simpler to google MD/MPH global health programs. This may get you only the big name programs, but some other, smaller programs might fall through the cracks.
A longer way would be to check out http://www.ceph.org and http://www.asph.org which are the accrediting bodies of MPH programs (you should always choose an accredited program) and you can find lists of schools with accredited MPH programs. Then, you can see which of those schools have MD programs as well as which have MD/MPH dual programs. From there you'll want to research each program individually to know the degree of focus, if any, given to global health/international health within their MPH departments. You could look at amount of classes offered, amount of research conducted, the number of international sites with which the school is affiliated, what their graduates go on to do, etc.
or maybe its simpler to google MD/MPH global health programs. This may get you only the big name programs, but some other, smaller programs might fall through the cracks.
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Most of the top tiers will have robust global health programs. There really is no such thing as a dual degree for global health however. Many schools may tout things like certificates/tracks/concentrations in global health, but they are really just avenues to pursue a global health interest. Usually the 'richer' the school, the more available funding exists for students to go abroad, this is perhaps the most important thing to look for in addition to any potential satellite campuses the school may have abroad. It's entirely up to you how you take advantage of those opportunities.
