MD/MPH at unaccredited places

[scarletgirl777]

So according to this list, MOST of the dual degree programs I am looking at are not accredited. In fact, it would appear that most MPH programs period are not accredited: http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=200

What does this really mean? If so many universities are giving out MPHs that are not accredited, does that mean accreditation is not important? Any guidance would be helpful.

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[ami1983]

So according to this list, MOST of the dual degree programs I am looking at are not accredited. In fact, it would appear that most MPH programs period are not accredited: http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=200

What does this really mean? If so many universities are giving out MPHs that are not accredited, does that mean accreditation is not important? Any guidance would be helpful.

interesting, i wasn't aware so many SPH weren't accredited. it might simply be a matter of schools not offering all 5 areas. i'm curious to hear others imput!

 

[scarletgirl777]

interesting, i wasn't aware so many SPH weren't accredited. it might simply be a matter of schools not offering all 5 areas. i'm curious to hear others imput!

What's distressing is that the schools not on the list run the gamut--from large, respected state universities to equally respected private schools (Case, Northwestern, etc). I'm not interested in paying for a degree that won't be recognized (if that's what this really means), so again, feedback appreciated.

EDIT: Apparently the US Dept of Education gives the CEPH authority to accredit schools, so it at least appears somewhat legit :/ http://www.ceph.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3274

 

[ami1983]

maybe some just aren't old enough? looking at NWU's info, it seems their proram is only 5 or 6 yrs old, versus 25+ for some of the other schools.

 

[nerakium]

What's distressing is that the schools not on the list run the gamut--from large, respected state universities to equally respected private schools (Case, Northwestern, etc). I'm not interested in paying for a degree that won't be recognized (if that's what this really means), so again, feedback appreciated.

EDIT: Apparently the US Dept of Education gives the CEPH authority to accredit schools, so it at least appears somewhat legit :/ http://www.ceph.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3274

I used to intern at the county public health department, and when I told our epidemiologists I was interested in an MPH program, I was heavily encouraged to look only at the schools that are accredited (all listed on the first link you posted). So that's how I picked many of the schools I applied to, since I decided I wanted to do an MD/MPH. If you are serious about wanting to use your MPH degree in the future, I would definitely consider pursuing an accredited program, but if you're just interested in the MPH coursework and not sure if you'll ever actually use the degree, then it might not matter as much. It's also a great question to ask at interviews, I think.

Additionally, I think a lot of medical schools will let you take a year off and get a 1-year MPH at another institution. That's another option -- you can just apply to an accredited program, no matter where you're at, and see if your medical school will let you take a year of leave. I've heard of it being done before, and I believe it might not be so uncommon!

Hope this helps. I'm trying to figure it all out too, so don't worry. Good luck

 

[LizzyM]

There are schools of public health (offering PhDs as well as MPH) and programs which usually don't offer PhD degrees.

Both schools and programs are accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health. See www.ceph.org for more information on accredited schools and programs.

 

[ami1983]

There are schools of public health (offering PhDs as well as MPH) and programs which usually don't offer PhD degrees.

Both schools and programs are accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health. See www.ceph.org for more information on accredited schools and programs.

also, DrPH

 

[scarletgirl777]

There are schools of public health (offering PhDs as well as MPH) and programs which usually don't offer PhD degrees.

Both schools and programs are accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health. See www.ceph.org for more information on accredited schools and programs.

Oh wow thank you. The Northwestern and Case programs are accredited. http://www.ceph.org/files/public/Master_List.v.5.pdf I imagine that there are might be a good number of others out there that aren't. But this helps a lot.