General MD/MPH

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Currently, I am thinking about applying for MD/MPH. If I were to change my mind in the future, is it possible to drop the MPH and just complete the MD? Or does this vary by school? I am interested in environmental health, which is why I want to go for the MPH as well, but not sure if future me will be fine with just an MD.

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[Question]

Currently, I am thinking about applying for MD/MPH. If I were to change my mind in the future, is it possible to drop the MPH and just complete the MD? Or does this vary by school? I am interested in environmental health, which is why I want to go for the MPH as well, but not sure if future me will be fine with just an MD.

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[GoSpursGo]

Mechanism for dropping may vary by school, but yes you should be able to drop at a later date.

 

[TheBoneDoctah]

Every school will likely be different but I don't FEEL like this should be an issue. Maybe contact a few schools and see what they say.

 

[wook]

As my esteemed colleagues have stated, it likely will not be a problem, but could be school specific. See what the programs say.

 

[lord999]

Usually yes depending on mechanism, unless you were admitted to a program specifically funded to take both for a committment (as in, your tuition was defrayed by you taking both programs with a committment to public service afterwards for medical public health).