Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Public Health (MPH)
Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Public Health (MPH)
On This Page
Program Overview
MPH Concentrations
Students in the MD/MPH program may earn their MPH in the following concentrations:
- Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology
- Global Epidemiology
- Global Health
- Health Policy & Management
Curriculum
MD/MPH Curriculum
The MD/MPH program is designed to be completed within five years, four of which are spent primarily in the School of Medicine. It is recommended, but not required, that the year spent at Rollins follow the clinical rotation block year of medical school in the third year in the medical school curriculum.
Between 32 and 35 credit hours of study at Rollins, depending on the academic department, are required to achieve the MPH degree. This includes core courses in biostatistics, epidemiology, public policy, management, environmental health, and behavioral sciences, plus additional hours of electives/directed studies/thesis in the degree concentration. In addition, to coursework all students have to complete at least 200 hours of Applied Practice Experience. A thesis project or other capstone project is also required for the MPH degree. The MPH degree is awarded by the Rollins at the time of medical school commencement.
Admissions
Admissions Requirements
Emory University medical school students must first apply to the School of Medicine and will submit a supplemental application with a one page essay describing their interest in public health.
Non-Emory medical school students must complete the entire SOPHAS application process, including submitting the following materials:
- Personal statement that addresses your interest in the field of public health and your specific interest in the Rollins School of Public Health and your concentration of interest
- College transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
Academic departments may have additional requirements.
Application Instructions for Emory Medical Students
Here, you will find instructions for each section of the application. Contact sphadmissions@emory.edu with any questions or concerns about the application process.
To begin your application, you must first create an account and provide a valid email address. Once your account is created, you may log in to complete the application.
- Click here to create an account. Enter the requested information to create your account. If your email account filters incoming messages, please add sphadmissions@emory.edu to your safe email list to ensure delivery of your ID and password.
- When you receive your confirmation email, click the activate account link to log in to your account. Enter your temporary PIN provided and date of birth, then click log in. If you do not receive your ID and password via email, please call (404) 727-3956 and mention that you are an Emory MD/MPH applicant.
- Next, select a password that meets the specified criteria and click set password.
- Click the start new application link located at the bottom of the application home page. Select the year in which you plan to enroll and the desired program of interest, then click create application.
- Review your program of interest and click open application. You will only be able to select one program on this application. You will receive instructions for selecting an additional program after your application is processed by the Office of Admission.
Returning users: Click here to log into your application
Enter additional program and biographical information. MD/MPH applicants are not eligible for admission to online programs. Applicants interested in the global health program are encouraged to apply early due to high demand.
- Select the MPH/MD dual degree option to bypass the evaluation requirement
- Select the full-time enrollment status
- Check the box for dual degree program and select Doctor of Medicine as the dual program of study.
List all the colleges and universities where you have completed coursework, including your present school, by clicking "add institution." Select "add degree(s)/major(s)" when applicable. Repeat this process for each school attended.
Enter applicable work and research experience.
All applicants may skip these sections.
Select all languages you speak. Enter your native language as "language 1" and select the native proficiency.
Resume/CV: Attach a copy of your updated resume or curriculum vitae. List any scholarships, awards, or fellowships you have received since your medical school application.
Statement of Purpose (not required but encouraged): Relate your essay to your public health department of interest and future goals.
Enter your full legal name to accept the Statement of Ethics and Integrity.
Confirm that all required information has been entered. Return to the appropriate section and correct any errors noted in this section.
After you have completed the required sections of the application, select "submit application." You may contact sphadmissions@emory.edu with any questions or concerns about the application process.