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MPH what kind of jobs does an MPH open?
I have tried to look for this but can't seem to find a straight forward answer. Is hospital administrator one of the jobs that an MPH can get or are they MD's? If anyone can give me a few examples of what can be done with an MPH I would greatly appreciate it. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 16, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dk00 Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Online MPH -- least selective?
I am an older student with mediocre stats and I want to pursue an online MPH at a CEPH accredited school... and not break the bank. :o Which schools are easy to get into?? I am looking at NIU, UWF, and ETSU right now. I would appreciate any input. TIA! (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 11, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hopskip Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Clinical question of the week: where should cardiologists put public health resource?
This week's clinical question of the week is from cardiology champion, sadian ...In Heart Wire there are three public health related stories:1. a low glycaemic diet reduces diastolic dysfunction in diabetes2. a mediterranean diet is more expensive3. cardiologists do not know how to help people quit smokingMy question is ... (Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology)
Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology - April 30, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sabreena Source Type: forums

dont worry about residency slots not being available for imgs
To those medical school applicants who could not get into a US school and are hearing of this thing that no fmgs will be accepted in the future. well let me tell you the facts. this year over 40% of the internal medicine residency positions went to IMG's. I as a US-IMG who went to UK for medical school (right out of high school, completing high school in south carolina) just matched into integrated vascular sugery for residency this year. And there are some programs that explicitly say they will not consider DO applications, but will look at IMG's. And if your goal is to possibly practice international medicine in places l...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - April 14, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: greatsaphenousv Tags: Pre-Medical Allopathic [ MD ] Source Type: forums

Public Health or Psych for UG Major
As of right now I am majoring in Psychology and attending class on campus at a State University, however I have the option of doing eLearning/Blackboard classes through University of South Florida for a BS in Public Health. I have taken Intro to Epi and Public Health Writing using USF's distance learning option and I would really like to apply for a Public Health graduate program after graduation. I have a few questions I was hoping to have answered. 1) Would a Public Health undergrad major make me more competitive for a graduate program? 2) Given that most, if not all, of the courses can and will be taken through dista...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 28, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Thales Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

MPH Uw 2013
I'm in at UW's Global Health MPH for the Health Metrics & Evaluation track. IHME is a huge draw for me, but I worry that with a specific MPH in Global Health, I could find myself unable to work more locally if I so chose. My global health coworkers speak very highly of the program. Any current UW students have comments on: -Seattle / cost of living (especially transit / living without a car)? -Funding / assistantships (a grad told me most people get an RA/TA position)? -Practicum opportunities internationally? -Possibility of getting in-state tuition for year 2? I've spoken with grads who loved the program, and I'm m...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 25, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: agendas Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

MD MD Application Question
Hi all, quick summary: Attending a tier 1 college, will be applying in state (Texas) with a 3.52-3.56 GPA. Excellent EC's (published biomed research with BCM/UTH, public health research abroad, v. strong letters of rec, held a job all throughout college, shadowed same physician team since high school, good on campus involvement, professor recently spoke to me about applying for a Fulbright, etc.). Can send more info on ec's/job if necessary. Took my first MCAT a year ago (early 2012), scored a 29. Thought it would be wise to re-take, in order to offset my average GPA. Studied very hard May-August, was averaging aroun...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 24, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: texasmed112 Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

BS in Public Health, can I apply for a MS in biomedical science?
I'm interested in clinical research for pharmaceutical companies, not really sure what path I should take. I did not take Orgo II and got a D in Orgo I so I am afraid I won't get into MS programs when I apply. Thank you for your help! (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 13, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ariyuan Tags: Postbaccalaureate Programs Source Type: forums

UCLA Fielding SPH - Fall 2013
I just got my acceptance email from CHS today. I am so excited! UCLA's my #1. Anyone else out there ready to be a Bruin this fall?? What scholarships/fellowships have people gotten? They offered me $10,000 University fellowship for the first year. The agreement says if I got a Graduate Researcher position it might affect the fellowship. Any thoughts on how to fill the gap then? Just loans? I'm planning to go to the March 18 event, if I can get out of work. :naughty: (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 11, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hopefulchanger Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

MPH Any Dentists who has completed MPH or starting the course this Fall?
Hi !! I am a dentist from India and have been admitted for the mph course for this fall. Any Dentist who has finished this course pls do share his/her insights about various openings in the field. Any dentists starting the course this fall pls share what concentration you plan to take and why ? Thank you and God bless! :thumbup: (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 6, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Skill Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Strengthen Your Application - China California Heart Watch
China California Heart Watch [501(c)3], is seeking students, particularly those interested in future careers in medicine, public health or related fields to participate in one of several global health internships this year. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your application for medical or graduate school. Please find a brief description of our organization and goals below: China California Heart Watch is a non-for-profit public charity whose mission includes medical research, teaching and clinical care in rural Yunnan Province, China. We are seeking students, particularly those interested in future careers in med...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 4, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: China Cal Tags: Re-Applicants [ MD / DO ] Source Type: forums

Position Available Global Health Internship - China California Heart Watch
China California Heart Watch [501(c)3], is seeking students, particularly those interested in future careers in medicine, public health or related fields to participate in one of several global health internships this year. This is a great opportunity to prepare for medical or graduate school. Please find a brief description of our organization and goals below: China California Heart Watch is a non-for-profit public charity whose mission includes medical research, teaching and clinical care in rural Yunnan Province, China. We are seeking students, particularly those interested in future careers in medicine, public health...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 4, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: China Cal Tags: Internship, Residency and Fellowship Positions Source Type: forums

Healthcare Organization Global Health Internship - China California Heart Watch
China California Heart Watch [501(c)3], is seeking students, particularly those interested in future careers in medicine, public health or related fields to participate in one of several global health internships this year. This is a great opportunity to prepare for medical or graduate school. Please find a brief description of our organization and goals below: China California Heart Watch is a non-for-profit public charity whose mission includes medical research, teaching and clinical care in rural Yunnan Province, China. We are seeking students, particularly those interested in future careers in medicine, public health...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 4, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: China Cal Tags: Nonprofit / Educational / Student Orgs Source Type: forums

MD & DO low GPA, good ECs/experience
-cGPA: 3.38, sGPA 2.75--no MCAT as of yet, current semester's GPA was 3.78 -volunteered throughout undergrad at a free clinic every Saturday for 3-4 hours serving under and uninsured patients also coordinate service and secured a grant for the clinic -shadowing: intensive care unit 20 hours, pediatric ER 40 hours, primary care clinic 10 hours, respiratory and allergist specialist 5 hours -no research -volunteered as Hispanic clinic service coordinator (1 yr), at a local crisis nursery (30 hrs/yr), started school club to raise awareness regarding Hispanic immigrant issues, executive board position with school's pre-health h...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 2, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mokf14 Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

JHU ScM in epidemiology
Hi guys, Does anybody know anything about the ScM program at JHU? I am applying to the ScM program in infectious disease epi and I'm curious about who applies, who gets accepted, how big of a program it is, etc. I should have started this earlier since the app is due tomorrow :) but any insight would be appreciated. I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere here before. Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 31, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: qwerty42 Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Upon accepting, what exactly happens to existing student loans?
I believe student loans (or at least loans above the college level) started to accumulate interest the moment I earned my MPH. This change is something new to 2012 I think, as this used to start 6-months after graduation. My question is, what happens to existing loan-debt after starting a PhD? Do the existing loans accumulate interest, or are they "frozen"? I believe they used to be frozen, but I'm not sure if anything else changed with the end of the 6-month grace period. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 30, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Gubbin Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

After MBBS in India, medical residency in usa
I am planning on doing MBBS in india. I will be coming back to the US for my residency, and so my question is, does the school have to be listed in BOTH the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) (accredited by ECFMG and FAIMER) AND the World Health Organization? Because the school I looked into is accredited by FAIMER but not WHO. thank you. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 23, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 2iamboss2 Tags: India and South Asia Source Type: forums

MPH BU Hopefuls
Hey! Yes, it is early but I am so excited. I got accepted to BU for the Health Policy and Management Track with a merit award. :soexcited: So, anyone else who has decided on BU or is planning on going to BU, post here! Hope to see you guys there! :highfive: (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 21, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: HopefulMHA Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

SF Bay Area MA Counseling programs
Hi, I have been reading many of the threads on this board and have found it extremely helpful, especially in honing in on what degree would be the best fit for me given my ambitions. As a little background, I have a master in public health and have been working in the public health field for the past 6 years. While there are many things I enjoy about my work, I am realizing that I think work in counseling would be more fulfilling and more in line with my skills. My undergraduate degree is in psychology, but I have no related clinical experience. I live in the Bay area and am not interested in moving so am looking for ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 18, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Timeforachange Tags: Mental Health and Social Welfare [M.A., M.S.W., B.S., B.A. ] Source Type: forums

STD carriers should be tatooed as such in the interests of public health
Forum: Society Posted By: OMGWTFBBQ Post Time: 16-01-2013 at 22:44 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - January 17, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

MPH FAFSA question
Hi everyone- So I'm applying to George Washington for my MPH, and recieved an e-mail that said: "Do you plan to apply for Financial Aid? If so, submit your FAFSA by the Priority Deadline (January 15) to receive your financial aid package in early April." I'm working on FAFSA now, but there's some information that I just don't see how I can fill out until I file taxes, which I'm not doing until about a week after the "priority deadline". Namely, the amount of income tax I'm paying in 2012. On one part of FAFSA, it said I could use information from 2011 if it was similar to 2012, but I wasn't working...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 13, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: tarheel1025 Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Do I Have a Chance?
Over all GPA: 3.5 Science + Math GPA: 3.5 Science GPA: 3.45 DAT: 22 I am a RDH since 2006. Before I became a RDH, I worked in orthodontics field for 4 years. After I became a RDH, I started to work in general dental office. So I have 6 years work experience in dental field. I took about 30 science crds before 2006, and I received Bs and Cs in those science classes. I entered college in 2002. I have 2 associates and one bachelor degree in public health. I started to take more science courses after I graduated from DH school. I did much better in the later science courses, I received mostly As and a few Bs. Questions: 1. I...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 23, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: rdhden Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums

Science LoR Question
Hey everyone, I recently graduated as a psychology major and am having difficulty with the "science letter of recommendation" requirement set forth by most medical schools. First off, I know the psychology professors will not count. However, my human sexuality professor (which is a class in the bio department) recently agreed to write me a letter. Will this count as a science LoR, even if she technically works in the "College of Public Health," rather than the "College of Biology?" Thanks in advance. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 19, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jerry22 Tags: Pre-Medical Allopathic [ MD ] Source Type: forums

Any current UMich MPH students willing to talk about their experience?
I'm looking for a student perspective on the U-M Health Management and Policy program...but any insight into the public health school in general would be helpful (if you're from a diff dept) :) Here's a few questions I have right now: 1. What's your general impression of the students in the program? Do you end up knowing almost all your classmates by the end of the 2 years? Are people friendly and willing to work together? Or very competitive? 2. What's your general impression of the faculty? Are they willing to involve MPH students in their research or is this mostly set aside for PhDs? How available are research opportu...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 17, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: jfloriaxx Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

DAT Done 12/11/12
I know there are already a ton of breakdowns out there with similar information, but hopefully someone will find this useful and maybe even inspirational. PAT 25 (99.0%) QR 21 (96.4%) RC 22 (84.4%) BIO 20 (88.0%) GC 23 (95.4%) OC 24 (95.7%) TS 22 (95.6%) AA 22 (97.0%) Background: Recent graduate from a California University and have taken all pre-requisite classes at one point during my undergraduate career. Graduated with a bachelor's degree in Public Health with a not too stellar GPA of 2.99. Extra curricular activities include shadowing/working at 2 dental offices (one for 10 weeks and another for over 2 years); spent...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 17, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ekephant Tags: DAT Discussions Source Type: forums

Interest in Preventive Medicine?
I know this has come up from time to time, and maybe I'm missing something obvious. But, do you think there would be interest in a Preventive Medicine residency forum? I'm not a PM resident but am applying for General Public Health / Preventive Medicine next year. I'm aware that Occupational Medicine and Aerospace Medicine are additional specialties under the umbrella of PM. There are separate forums for MPH, Tropical Medicine, Rural & Underserved, and Public Health Service. Although none of these are the same as PM, I think a lot of questions about PM are directed to those places (often very appropriately). But, c...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 11, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dantay Tags: General Residency Issues Source Type: forums

How to fix This problem for Next Yr
In the very/likely scenario i don't get in this years cycle with a gpa of 2.7 (family/medical emergency that screwed up my junior/senior year) What can I do to fix it? Beyond the traditional route of taking more classes Im upto my neck in debt from undergrad (20K) and family responsibilities so after this semester of extra college (i grad in May) I'm stopping and looking for a full time lab/clinical job. Would applying again with same stats (2.7gpa, great xc acitivities, LORS, volunteer service) with a 1yr exp of public health job help me? or is the gpa of 2.7 something that will have to be addressed and brought up to...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 29, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dr1989 Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

easiest concentration to get into?
forgive me if this question has already been asked before...i did my search but couldnt find anything ...so what's the easiest concentration to get into with great application but very low GPA (3.1). basically i have good experiences but not so good academics.... so which concentrations are easiest to get into? I am interested into both epi and health policy/mgmt ....and I want to apply to programs that are more lenient with low academic stats... very concerned about specifically columbia, yale and emory... thankS! (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 28, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SMPtoMD Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

MPH Birmingham Selection Test!?
Hi, I am looking to apply for Birmingham MPH. Anyone have any info about the selection test? apparently math questions are involved, not sure what to expect and would love to pass so I have a chance to apply. Any help appreciated!! thanks!! (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 28, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mich2012 Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Lifestyle of a Hospital Administrator?
Do they work as much as physicians? Do they have call? Are they usually gone by a certain time? Is there a lot of night shifts? What is a typical day like? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 16, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: guestacc Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Deadlines?
I know SOPHAS take 4-6 weeks to process an application, but does this mean I have to submit my SOPHAS application 4-6 weeks before the deadline, or I can submit the application to SOPHAS until the deadline? i.e. If the deadline is Dec 1st, can I submit the application to SOPHAS any time before Dec 1st? Or do I have to submit it now, since it's four weeks until the 1st? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 4, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: topshine Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Master's in Biology or Masters in Public Health before applying?
I just graduated, and for most of my undergraduate time I didn't care about anything/mostly wasted my time playing video games. My entire last year I sort of cleaned up my act and was able to get a +3.5 GPA for all 4 quarters, but that still doesn't bring up my total GPA to a 3.0 (its more of a 2.94). Now I am debating on: 1.) Getting an M.S. in Biology with a focus in ecology/marine biology mainly because that's the only thing I can do right now with the coursework I have taken. 2.) Getting a Master's in Public Health I also need to take some pre-req coursework like organic chemistry because my undergraduate major di...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 3, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: rusticapples Tags: Pre-Veterinary Source Type: forums

MPH International MPH @ UQ, Australia
I am an American currently residing in Australia with my Aussie boyfriend on a one year student-work visa, which expires in two months. I was going to apply to medical school, but have had a change of mind -- during the last eight months I've spent studying for the MCAT here in Australia through an online Kaplan course-- which has lead me to the MPH degree. I'm currently terrified and skeptical about going to medical school, even though I've spent the last five years after undergrad taking pre-reqs. MPH just seemed to fit right in the middle of sacrifice and completely giving up, and I just felt excited about the lecture t...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 3, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: cantbeatacorona Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

MPH MPH SOP Help!
Can anyone point in me in the direction of ANYTHING (websites,samples etc.) that could help me write my statement of purpose. I am having total writers block and a lot of problems coming up with an essay structure etc etc. I am applying to MPH programs in Epi and have 3 years experience as a research coordinator with a few abstracts and 1 first authored paper. Any help is GREATLY appreciated! (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 1, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: gumbyj Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Emory application due tomorrow!
kind of... ...just a reminder that if you can finish the Rollins School (Emory) application by Midnight PST October 31st the $75 application fee is waived. The normal application due date is November 30th good luck! (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 30, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: jonu3 Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

What is the difference between these two programs??
Okay so what is the difference between a Masters in Public Health and a Masters in Health Promotion. The school I am currently going to offers a Masters in Health Promotion Program and I just wanted to know the main difference between the two programs from people who have are working on their Masters or in the process of starting. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 28, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Chameleonchick Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

MD Texas, What Are My Chances?
Texas Resident 4.0 GPA Haven't taken the MCAT yet, signed up for next year Been on leadership team with my campus ministry for 2.5 years Done a lot of community service through the ministry, e.g., kids camps, mission trips, homeless outreach Shadowed a Family Medicine doc recently for about 8 hours, loved it Trying to get volunteer hours lined up at the local hospital and/or urgent care clinic Worked for the past 5 years (and still going) with a company heavily involved in vaccine shipment, medical inventory management, and public health Should be able to get good LOR (My profs usually take a liking to me, haha) ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 26, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Cloud13 Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

I am a paradox stuck between a rock and a hard place
Hello. I am posting on this forum because I am at my wit's end. Every professional advisor I have approached has either given me a extremely generic answer or told me that they couldn't help me. I understand there is a level of possibility with anything I do but right now I feel like I'm precariously perched on a tilting stage and one wrong move will send me tumbling. I promise I won't blame you if things don't work out. I just want some honest opinions. First, my background. I'll go in chronological order and include all the nitty gritty details that I refuse to tell anyone else because I am not too proud. I did okay in...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 23, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: AJ428 Tags: Clinicians [ RN / NP / PA ] Source Type: forums

J-1 waiver vs non-ACGME fellowship
Hey Everyone, I'm a canadian citizen doing an EM residency in the US on J-1 visa. I'm trying to find out what areas of the country are considered underserviced for a J-1 waiver. Unfortunately there aren't too many of us "foreigners" doing EM training so finding this information has proved difficult. If anyone has a suggestion, I'm all ears. On that note, I'm also considering non-ACGME accredited fellowship in Global/International medicine. Does anyone know if it's difficult for non-citizens to obtain these fellowships? Thanks for the help eh! Jocks (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 21, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jocks Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums

DO Applicant with a history...
Hi everyone, This is my first post on SDN, so please bare with me. I will be applying to DO schools this next summer and I have some concerns. I was that student who got to college and did poorly initially, but was able to turn it around. I finished my undergrad with a cGPA of 3.56 and a sGPA of 3.64. To obtain that GPA I had to get a 3.95 over last two years of undergrad, which was very science intensive. My major was Biology, and I also go a Chemistry minor. This past summer I took the MCAT and got a 29M (9/10/10). Currently, I'm a getting an MPH in epidemiology at a highly ranked program in the midwest, which I will ha...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 8, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: HopefulDoc7489 Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

MD Chance me? Low GPA, but unique circumstances
I suppose that I am just stressing as most of the "to be chanced" are... Whether it's external validation of my peers or suggestions and constructive criticism for next cycle, I would like to know what you guys think my chances are for MD? Be gentle, SDN ;). I would like to mention that my primary motivations towards MD is my passion for international service. This is the overall theme of my personal statement, and application in general. Stats(Justifications to Follow) GPA: 3.43 sGPA: 3.23 All other GPA: 3.85 MCAT: 31P 10PS/10VR/11BI 26 year old white male My GPA had a huge drop from winter to summer of m...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 4, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: askamsky51 Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

Deadlines! (SOPHAS, GRE, International Credential Evaluation)
Hello everyone! I'm applying to both SOPHAS (Harvard, Columbia) and non-SOPHAS (Hopkins, Washington) schools and have a couple of questions concerning application submission deadlines. 1) For Johns Hopkins, they're requiring an International Credential Evaluation (I'm Canadian). I'll probably get it done by WES. Has anybody gotten this done before? And is there anybody from the 2 year IB system who only needed 3 years of undergrad? - I'm from the CEGEP system and am unsure about whether to get that transcript evaluated or not, and whether to send a transcript to SOPHAS. 2) My earliest deadline is Dec 1 - Will I be OK if...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 2, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: JubJubA Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Columbia Two Year MPH Schedule
Hello! I'm interested in talking to any two year epi MPH candidates (or graduates) about the feasibility of taking a semester of a language per term and still graduating within two years. Any thoughts? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 2, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: CatNoise Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

MPH SOPHAS Virtual Open House
Did anyone attend it this year? Was it helpful? I didn't know about it until it was over. Anyone willing to share what they've heard? Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 28, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lai1737 Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Master of Public Health
Forum: Postgraduate Posted By: Zedd Post Time: 26-09-2012 at 10:22 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - September 26, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

Master of Public Health
Forum: Medicine Posted By: Zedd Post Time: 25-09-2012 at 16:31 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - September 25, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

Yale CDE
Hi everyone! I'm planning to apply for Yale's CDE MPH program for Fall 2013. I just wanted to find out if anyone else was planning to apply for the same program, or if anyone was already in it, what your opinions are on your experience there! Do you get assigned to a professor who will mentor you? Should I mention any professors by name that I have an interest with in doing research with in my statement of purpose? Thanks! :D:D:D (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 17, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: xoromanticide Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

2 year non-research gap year job advice?
Hi, I'm not sure if I'm the typical "non-traditional" student.. I just graduated undergrad this past spring and have spent the summer studying for the MCAT I just took. I'm planning to apply for MD next year so I'll have 2 years before starting med school where I'd like to work full time and volunteer. I'm curious with what other people did during their gap year since 2 years isn't long enough for a "career" or anything. I'm not interested in working in research/or in a lab because I've tried that before in school and did not enjoy it and also my major is in public health so I don't really have a ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 15, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: starlight15 Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums

MPH straight out of undergrad?
If anything, is it possible to get into a good MPH program straight out of undergrad (or even after graduating from undergrad a year early at the end of my junior year?) I want to study health management, and I do have a good amount of experience in that field and public health in general so far (doing research in corporate health management, did health care consultancy work in India helping a few well known hospitals to expand, started my own health screenings for the underprivileged locally and overseas, analyzed health costs vs benefits for local clinics & consulted for them as well helping them expand, and more stu...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 14, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: wolverine2015 Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums

Epi from Socail/Behavioral Sciences?
I graduated with my MPH in Health and Social Behavior in 2011 and am applying to PhD programs now (3rd time :() and am finding that a lot of the professors who do research I am interested in are in Epi departments. I'm wondering if its possible for me to get into an Epi PhD program without an Epi MPH, as its my 3rd time applying I really want to set myself up for success. I graduated from a top ten SPH with a 3.8 and got a V163(91% Q155(64%) AW4.5 (73%) and since then have been working as a Research Analyst I don't have any pubs (some abstracts and presentations) which was seen as a weakness from schools I didn't get ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 11, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: jonu3 Tags: Public Health Degrees (Master's and Doctoral programs and careers) Source Type: forums