MD/MPH Dual Degree Program

Curriculum

Up to nine credits hours from the MD program will count toward completion of the 42-credit hour MPH. In order to help students select courses and successfully complete the dual degree, students are assigned faculty advisors from both the School of Medicine and ColoradoSPH.

Students pursue the MPH between years three and four of their medical education. The program requires an official leave of absence from the CU School of Medicine. Leave lasts three consecutive semesters (summer, fall, and spring). During this official leave, medical school loan obligations are waived. Students are assessed public health tuition rates for ColoradoSPH courses taken in the completion of the dual degree.

Total program credits: 42

Competencies

In addition to achieving the core MPH and concentration competencies, graduates of the MD/MPH will be able to:

1. Integrate public health skills and knowledge into the practice of medicine 
2. Apply biostatistical and epidemiological methods to assess the effectiveness of medical treatments 
3. Identify the mutual commonalities of medicine and public health and be able to facilitate communication among professionals in both fields 
4. Identify diseases with public health impacts and methods for minimizing their effects on populations
5. Facilitate the translation of medical science discoveries to the provision of public health services