College of Public Health, College of Health Professions
PA/MPH Master of Physician Studies/Master of Public Health
Combine patient care and public health in the PA/MPH program
The Master of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies and Master of Public Health (MPH) dual degree program provides a solid foundation in both PA studies and public health. This program equips graduates with necessary clinical skills for treating patients and provides an in-depth understanding of how public health approaches are employed to improve the health of populations, including efforts to reduce health disparities.
Program Details
Four years
College of Health Professions
College of Public Health
Hybrid
Program benefits
- The MPH-trained PA will have in-depth knowledge and competencies in: epidemiology and biostatistics, health policy, behavior and community change strategies, community program planning and evaluation, structural determinants of health in society and public health leadership.
- The MPH-trained PA will have expanded professional opportunities, particularly in federal, state and local government agencies.
- The MPH-trained PA will have the ability to engage effectively with policymakers.
- The MPH-trained PA will be prepared to transition from a clinical focus to a policy and management role in leading change in health systems.
- The MPH-trained PA will rely on a population health perspective in delivering clinical care, and in doing so will have a heightened awareness of the social, economic, racial and environmental determinants of health.
- The MPH-trained PA will have an enhanced ability to consume and interpret health-related research.
Potential career paths
- Federal, state and local government, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, state health departments and county and city health departments
- Policy and advocacy for vulnerable and underserved communities
- Addressing the needs of specific priority populations such as children, the elderly, tribal communities and persons with disabilities, mental illness or drug addiction
- Environmental health advocacy and regulation