population medicine M.P.H. Degree Program

Open only to physicians enrolled in the New York State Fellowship in Applied Public Health and to other licensed healthcare professionals, by permission of fellowship director. Please note, the Population Medicine MPH program does not lead to any licensure or certification in medicine.

Program of Study and Internship (45-51 credits)

  1. Core Courses (21 credits): Students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the core.
    1. Bms 505 Biological Basis of Public Health (3)
    2. Ehs 590 Introduction to Environmental Health (3)
    3. Epi 501 Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I (3)
    4. Epi 552 Principles in Statistical Inference I (3)
    5. Hpm 500 Health Care Organization Delivery and Financing (3)
    6. Hpm 525 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health (3)
    7. Sph 681 Professional Practice in Public Health (3)
  2. Additional Coursework (21 credits)
    1. Sph 603 Advanced Topics in Population Medicine I (0-3)
    2. Sph 604 Advanced Topics in Population Medicine II (0-3)
    3. Quantitative Course: 3 credits chosen in consultation with advisor
    4. Electives: 12 credits chosen in consultation with advisor
  3. Integrative Learning Experience (ILE): The ILE will demonstrate synthesis of foundational and concentration competencies and result in a high-quality written product.
  4. Internship (9 credits)
    All fellows complete 12 months of intensive practicum rotations during the second year of the program. Most use those practicum rotations to earn MPH internship credit, but those with significant past experience in public health or preventive medicine may waive up to 6 credits of MPH internships. All fellows complete 12 months of practicum rotations even if their MPH is completed early.

Please note: This program requires an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience requirement. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If you have concerns about this matter please contact the Dean’s Office of your intended academic program.