MPH for EM

[fuzzywuz]

Hey all,

I posted awhile back regarding my interest in EM. Anyway, the prospective schools that I have all have MD/MPH programs.

I certainly have an interest in public health and I realize that this degree may help expand career opportunities for me in the future. In addition to the clinical aspect of medicine, a MPH MAY prepare me to function as a administrator in medicine.

Anyway, for those with an MPH, did you find it helpful when applying for residency?

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[Evil Eye]

Although most people I went to school with thought an MPH was not seen as a positive when applying to residency (they called it a Master of Pizza Hut lolz), I was asked about mine on every EM residency interview. Most of the interviewers saw it as a plus - so if you're interested I say go for it.

 

[bartleby]

An MPH is a career builder down the road if you are interested in public health and advocacy. It is not a clinical credential per se and is not seen as such by residencies.

 

[DrMom]

I don't know that it helped me in my residency interviews, but EM is definitely a pertinent field for public health issues.

 

[RxnMan]

Not to detract too much from the OP, but does an MS help for residency?