Questions about Tulane MD/MPH&TM + alternatives

[HSUReddie]

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Just a disclaimer - I have searched the forum and read a couple of threads regarding the subject, but I had some more in-depth specific questions I felt weren't really answered. (I'm on dial up though and can't read everything so I apologize if I missed something.) 👍

I'm currently a junior pre-medical student, trying to get an idea of what schools I would like to apply to next year. Tulane right now is at the top of my list because of their MD/MPH&TM program. I'm looking for advice on some other schools to apply to though that offer similar programs...? I have taken a look at Regression's Spreadsheet of CEPH-Accredited Schools of Public Health & Departments, and this may be a stupid question - but when a school indicates it has a dual MD/MPH (without the specialty noted like Tulane's MPH&TM) are you still able to have a concentration within the MPH even though you are also obtaining your MD? I just figured that since you would be obtaining two degrees you might have less time to have a specific focus in the MPH. 😕 The concentration in Global Health is what I'm really looking for in a school, although, I would be welcome to any other suggestions on useful concentrations. My goal is to ultimately practice overseas once I graduate.

Second question - I know that for Tulane's MD/MPH&TM program you start your MPH&TM the summer before you start medical school. I'm interested in Tulane's Time Out program because I'm considering serving in the Peace Corp once I complete undergrad. I know it says the medical school will defer your admission, but what about the school of public health? [This question might be better suited for a phone call to Tulane, but I thought it wouldn't hurt mentioning it.]

Third question - do most schools accept your MCAT scores for their MPH programs as well? I would just prefer to not take the GRE if I don't have to.

Thanks!

 

[Brachyury]

Just a disclaimer - I have searched the forum and read a couple of threads regarding the subject, but I had some more in-depth specific questions I felt weren't really answered. (I'm on dial up though and can't read everything so I apologize if I missed something.) 👍

I'm currently a junior pre-medical student, trying to get an idea of what schools I would like to apply to next year. Tulane right now is at the top of my list because of their MD/MPH&TM program. I'm looking for advice on some other schools to apply to though that offer similar programs...? I have taken a look at Regression's Spreadsheet of CEPH-Accredited Schools of Public Health & Departments, and this may be a stupid question - but when a school indicates it has a dual MD/MPH (without the specialty noted like Tulane's MPH&TM) are you still able to have a concentration within the MPH even though you are also obtaining your MD? I just figured that since you would be obtaining two degrees you might have less time to have a specific focus in the MPH. 😕 The concentration in Global Health is what I'm really looking for in a school, although, I would be welcome to any other suggestions on useful concentrations. My goal is to ultimately practice overseas once I graduate.

Second question - I know that for Tulane's MD/MPH&TM program you start your MPH&TM the summer before you start medical school. I'm interested in Tulane's Time Out program because I'm considering serving in the Peace Corp once I complete undergrad. I know it says the medical school will defer your admission, but what about the school of public health? [This question might be better suited for a phone call to Tulane, but I thought it wouldn't hurt mentioning it.]

Third question - do most schools accept your MCAT scores for their MPH programs as well? I would just prefer to not take the GRE if I don't have to.

Thanks!

Here is a list of med schools that also have MPH programs http://www.aamc.org/meded/mdmph/start.htm

There are two types of MD, MPH programs: ones that you do in 5 years and ones you do in 4 years. Some schools require you to apply to the dual-degree program at the time of admissions, while either programs, like Tulane, have you apply to the dual degree after you have been accepted to the med school.

Tulane has multiple MPH tracks (global health and tropical med are both different tracks, and there are several other ones). Also, you wouldn't apply to the MD, MPH program until you are accepted to the med school. So, if you take time off, you wouldn't formally apply to the dual degree program (it's a formality because everyone gets approved), until the spring before you start med school. You also do not have to take classes in the summer before you start; you're also allowed to take them in the summer between your first and second year

 

[HSUReddie]

Here is a list of med schools that also have MPH programs http://www.aamc.org/meded/mdmph/start.htm

There are two types of MD, MPH programs: ones that you do in 5 years and ones you do in 4 years. Some schools require you to apply to the dual-degree program at the time of admissions, while either programs, like Tulane, have you apply to the dual degree after you have been accepted to the med school.

Tulane has multiple MPH tracks (global health and tropical med are both different tracks, and there are several other ones). Also, you wouldn't apply to the MD, MPH program until you are accepted to the med school. So, if you take time off, you wouldn't formally apply to the dual degree program (it's a formality because everyone gets approved), until the spring before you start med school. You also do not have to take classes in the summer before you start; you're also allowed to take them in the summer between your first and second year

Thanks so much! 👍

 

[dj1234]

The majority of MPH programs accept the MCAT as well.