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Medical Doctor/Master of Public Health (MD/MPH)

Building on the strengths of medical education and health systems management, this combined degree program is designed to support the development of aspiring physicians to assume leadership roles in the delivery of health services that improve the health status of individuals and populations. To accomplish this purpose, the Health Systems Management track of the MD/MPH program mentors future health care leaders toward clinical and managerial synergy.

When does course work begin?

Students in this joint MD/MPH program complete course work in health systems management concurrent with their medical school curriculum. At least two summers are typically necessary to complete the joint degree. A capstone experience is required.  The MPH curriculum for this joint degree consists of a minimum 42 credit hours.

The combined MD/MPH degree program is coordinated through the Dean's Office of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions
MD/MPH Program Site
For more information or to speak with a program representative:

M. A. Krousel-Wood, MD, MSPH
Assistant Dean
School of Medicine
School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2430
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-988-7055
E-mail: mawood@tulane.edu

HSM Department Advisor:
Richard Culbertson, PhD
Associate Professor
1440 Canal Street, Suite 1900
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-988-6247
E-mail: rculber@tulane.edu
Fax: 504-988-3783
Office: 1923, Tidewater Bldg.

Allys Dierker
MD/MPH Program Manager
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2430
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-988-7055
E-mail: adierke@tulane.edu
E-mail: mdmph@tulane.edu

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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