Medical Public Health Training Program

The School of Medicine collaborates with the San Diego State University Graduate School of Public Health (SDSU-GSPH) in assisting interested students who wish to pursue a Master’s Degree in Public Health (M.P.H.) while enrolled in medical school. An agreement between the School of Medicine and SDSU-GSPH allows credit for training received at UCSD in biostatistics, epidemiology, and health care systems as offered in the core medical curriculum. One additional year of study is generally required. Credit may be received for certain other UCSD courses as well. Students must apply and meet both the admission and graduation requirements of SDSU-GSPH. Students can also receive an M.P.H. at other schools of public health, although a formal agreement exists only with the SDSU-GSPH.

Interested students should contact the Office of Student Affairs or the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine for further information.