Public Health MPH/ MD (Albany Med)
Applicants to programs in the School of Public Health receive primary consideration through SOPHAS (www.sophas.org). Applicants who are advised by SPH to apply directly to the University at Albany's Office of Graduate Admissions may use the Apply Now! link available to the left of this page.
This dual degree is primarily targeted at medical students who are interested in acquiring knowledge in the public health field. The marriage between medicine and public health skills will enable physicians to be better practitioners and leaders in the fields of medicine and public health. The program will build upon the existing relationship between Albany Medical College and the School of Public Health to prepare physicians to be aware and capable of addressing public health problems and to create public health professionals adept at clinical knowledge and practice.
School or College: School of Public Health
Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 Letters of Recommendation, GRE or MCAT, Statement of Background and Goals
Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
February 1
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
February 1
Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
No Admission
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
No Admission
Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
No Admission
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
No Admission
Special Notes:
Must apply and be admitted to Albany Medical College first. One Semester of Biology is required for Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Health and Epidemiology concentrations. Two Semesters of Chemistry are required for Biomedical Sciences and Environmental Health concentrations. Applications for Carson-Carr, Axelrod and Hearst Fellowships must be received by February 1.
Tracks: Health Policy and Management; Environmental Health; Biostatisitcs; Scoial Behavior/Community; Epidemiology; Biomedical Sciences
Grad Bulletin URL:
http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/public_health_dual_mph_md_degree.htm
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