School of Medicine

M.D./MPH Program Structure

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 Five-Year M.D./MPHFour-Year M.D./MPH
Eligibility to enrollApproval by M.D./MPH BCM Director

Approval by M.D./MPH BCM Director

Have taken three core MPH classes summer prior to medical school (minimum 6 credit hours)

Entry to ProgramDeadline: January MS3 year (most start program MS1 or MS2 years)Program entry once admitted to BCM
M.P.H. Class TimingMajority of classes completed during the year-long leave of absence (after MS3 year)Must take three M.P.H. classes prior to starting at BCM
M.P.H. Credit Requirements45 Credits Total
- Core Courses (18 credits)
- Shared Credits with BCM (12 credits)
- Culminating Experience (3 credits)
- Practicum (3 credits)
- Focus Area (9 credits)
45 Credits Total
- Core Courses (18 credits)
- Shared Credits with BCM (12 credits)
- Culminating Experience (3 credits)
- Practicum (3 credits)
- Focus Area (9 credits)
USMLETake USMLE Step1 and Step 2 prior to leave of absence from BCMStandard times for BCM medical students
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Schedule

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View the schedule for students pursuing the Four-Year and Five-Year M.D./MPH program between Baylor College of Medicine and UTHealth School of Public Health. While this guide is provided as an academic planning tool, students are expected to discuss academic planning with their advising team.