Juris Doctor/Master of Health Administration (JD/MHA)

The MHA provides valuable health systems and health management knowledge for the individual who plans to specialize in healthcare law. Members of law firms specializing in health, in-house legal counsel, and many other attorneys who deal with the complex regulatory environment of health care providers recognize that knowledge of health care management is integral to their legal experience. The joint JD/MHA program offers this combined educational foundation.

The JD/MHA program requires the equivalent of four academic years (eight semesters) of study to complete 126 credits. The entire first year of study and a total of two-thirds of the curriculum is in law. One-third of the curriculum is in health systems management, and is pursued concurrently with law studies during the second, third, and fourth years. One administrative internship course is required. Participation in an administrative residency is optional and strongly encouraged.

Candidates apply and are admitted separately by each of the two schools and by the joint committee that administers the program.

School Home | School Admissions | Student Life | Phone Directory

Department of Health Systems Management
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street, Suite 1900, New Orleans, La 70112
504.988.5428 phn  504.988.3783
hsm@tulane.edu