Dual MPH/MD Program

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Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) offers an MD/Master of Public Health (MPH) dual degree program designed for MCW-Milwaukee medical students. The program aims to integrate medical careers with public health activities to address social determinants of health and advance MCW's mission in educational innovation and community engagement. It provides medical students with a greater understanding of health issues and tools for preventing human disease. The MPH program component focuses on public health practice.

The Master of Public Health program is individually accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

Delivery Modes

The MD/MPH dual degree program is available at the MCW-Milwaukee campus. The MPH coursework is delivered primarily online through Brightspace, MCW's online learning management system, with the exception of the Field Placement and Capstone project. Students typically become full-time graduate students for the MPH component in their fourth year of the dual degree program.

Curriculum Overview

The MPH component of the dual degree requires a total of 42 credits. The curriculum includes:

• Five core courses: Behavioral Science and Public Health, Introduction to Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Principles of Epidemiology, and Public Health Administration.

• Other required courses: Community Health Assessment and Improvement, Community Health Program Evaluation, Community Health Program Planning.

• Four electives.

• Field Placement.

• Capstone Project.

Admissions Requirements

Prospective students must first apply to MCW’s Medical School, be accepted, and matriculate at the MCW-Milwaukee campus. Application to the Graduate School for the MPH program occurs in the spring of the M1 year (typically between January 1 and April 1).

Enrollment is contingent upon:

• Achieving a grade of Pass, Satisfactory, or better in all M1 courses.

• Completing all courses without withdrawing from any.

• Approval from the Academic Standing and Professional Committee.

• Earning satisfactory pathway grades and satisfying all pathway deadlines.

The MPH application includes:

• Online application.

• Official transcripts.

• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 overall.

• Three letters of recommendation (including one from pathway advisor).

• Personal statement.

• Interview.

• M1 course grades will also be used in the MPH acceptance decision.

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates with the MD/MPH are uniquely prepared for a wide array of careers addressing the health of individuals and populations. The program provides interdisciplinary skills needed to serve as leaders to address population-level issues that impact health at local, national, and global levels. The focus on public health practice, including a Field Placement and Capstone project, offers valuable experience in working with communities to prevent disease and improve health.