MD/MPH Incentives

[MD-To Be]

I am preparing to enter medical school at Wright State University and am considering applying to an MD/MPH dual-degree program. I have read numerous previous posts regarding the specifics of such programs but I was hoping to hear from current medical students:
(1) why they chose to pursue a MPH in addition to their MD,
(2) how the program has been going,
(3) and what they hope to use their MPH for in their future careers; mainly if they are considering focusing more on patient care or getting involved in physician leadership to some degree.

Thanks for the input.

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[MD-To Be]

Surely there must be someone out there in the vast world of SDNers who has some input on this who can give advice. I have done extensive research but really need to hear some first hand accouts. I am open to hear of any students currently pursuing an MD/MPH or any students who are planning on doing so.

 

[SanDiegoSOD]

Check out the MPH forum

 

[MD-To Be]

Check out the MPH forum

At the expense of sounding like an idiot, how do I find the MPH forum? I am not the most tech savvy person alive.

 

[temmie]

At the expense of sounding like an idiot, how do I find the MPH forum? I am not the most tech savvy person alive.

here is the link. saying you dont know something is not stupid,
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=94

i was considering that option but i think i wont pursue it anymore, doing the straight MD since there really is not much i can gain from that, that i cant get during a reasearch felowship after my residency, if i am still interested.
Just me though, good luck