13: The value of a MPH degree
In today’s episode, I’m discussing the Master’s in Public Health (MPH) degree. I provide the overview for the general curriculum of the MPH program as well as the types of programs that exist, how long the investment of your time will be to complete, and certain jobs you’d be extremely qualified for. I address the value of an MPH, some of the best schools in the country for getting an MPH from based on a combination of factors, as well as the key differences between the Master’s in business administration (MBA) and the Master’s in Public Health (MPH).
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“A Master’s in Public Health really appeals to physicians because it involves an aspect of health care that many of us are interested in: how do we reduce the burden of disease in entire populations? Engaging and finding solutions for those problems is very appealing to a large subset of healthcare professionals, not just physicians.”
Show Highlights:
- The Master’s in Public Health (MPH) is a skills-based degree non-thesis degree that trains students to protect and improve the health of populations.
- The tremendous focus on public health and job outlook for physicians.
- The general curriculum of the MPH program includes a practicum or some applied practice experience which allows the student to be engaged in hands-on learning related to public health prevention for physicians.
- The difference between traditional on-site learning and programs that are designed to be completed online or programs that are designed to be executive programs for working professionals, such as physicians.
- How long the investment of your time will be to complete the MPH program.
- Examples of jobs that you’ll be especially well-qualified for after completing your MPH degree include, but aren’t limited to:
- Healthcare administrator, especially administering programs that are specifically focused on public health problems
- Epidemiologist due to the type of training and the focus of the curriculum
- Roles involving research
- How to determine if pursuing the MPH program is well-suited to your career goals and your interests.
- Key differences between the Master’s in business administration (MBA) and the Master’s in Public Health (MPH).
- Top 11 schools in the country for getting an MPH from based on a combination of factors.
About me:
I’m an experienced physician executive with over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience in various healthcare settings. I’m passionate about coaching and mentoring physicians interested in transitioning to full time or part time non-clinical roles either within the healthcare industry or external to healthcare. I have served as a COO for an emergency medicine management company, CMO for several hospitals, Vice-president of ambulatory quality for a large multispecialty medical group, Vice-president of system quality and safety for a multi-hospital system, along with numerous medical staff positions and other administrative roles.
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Additional Resources:
07: How to determine if the MBA is right for you
The Best MPH Programs in the US (College Rank)
5 Career Specialties for Health Administrators
Specialization in leadership with a MPH
Coursera: What Can You Do with a Master’s in Public Health (MPH)?
Northeastern University: What Can You Do With a Master’s Degree?
Patrick Remington MD MPH: Reflections on the MPH degree
MPH vs MBA Degree Programs: What Are the Differences?
MPH vs. MHA: 5 Key Differences
Dual MD-MPH Degree Students in the US: Moving the Medical Workforce Toward Population Health
Growth in Public Health Degree Conferrals
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