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  Mar 21, 2025
 
2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
  
2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

General Public Health / Medicine, M.P.H. / M.D.


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Public Health Programs (Office of Academic Affairs)  School of Medicine 

The M.P.H./M.D. degree is designed for future physicians who want to prepare for meeting the challenges of managed care practicing evidence-based medicine, ensuring effective preventive medicine for their patients, and administering medical offices and/or community, state, and federal health organizations. Students in the dual degree program must complete the total program in six academic years.

The M.P.H./M.D. dual degree student completes the M.D. degree at either the USC School of Medicine or the MUSC College of Medicine.

M.P.H. Program Requirements (42 Hours)


Special Interest in Public Health (15 Hours)


15 hours with no more than two courses in any one department.

Electives (6 Hours)*


*Up to 6 hours of M.P.H. credit can be received for specific components of medical education curriculum. A student can also request a waiver for up to 6 hours credit. See program handbook for additional information.

Comprehensive Examination


Practicum in Public Health Discipline (6 Hours)


Requirements for the M.D. Degree


See USC School of Medicine Bulletin for program requirements.

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