Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Public Health
DO/MHA Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/Master of Health Administration
See why more future doctors are choosing the dual DO/MHA
A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Health Administration dual degree program provides a solid foundation in both medicine and healthcare administration. This DO/MHA program equips graduates with necessary clinical skills for treating patients and provides in-depth training in healthcare leadership and management. Physicians with an MHA are prepared to transition from an exclusive clinical focus to a physician executive managerial role in a healthcare organization.
Program Details
Five years
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
College of Public Health
Hybrid
Program benefits
- The MHA-trained physician will have in-depth knowledge and skills in: performance management and measurement, analytic thinking for solving problems in healthcare systems, health communications, process and quality improvement, project management, human relations management, strategic planning, professional and social responsibility, financial skills and information technology.
- The MHA-trained physician will be prepared for a variety of healthcare leadership roles.
- The MHA-trained physician will rely on a population health management perspective for improving healthcare systems.
Potential career paths
- Vice president for medical affairs
- Chief medical officer (CMO)
- Physician-in-chief
- Chief clinical officer (CCO)
- Chief patient safety officer (CPSO)
- Chief quality officer (CQO)
- Chief medical information officer (CMIO)
- Chief health information officer (CHIO)