| Question | Five-Year M.D./MPH | Four-Year M.D./MPH |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility to enroll? | Approval 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 Program? | Deadline: January MS3 year (most start program MS1 or MS2 years) | Program entry once admitted to BCM |
| M.P.H. Class Timing? | Majority 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 Requirements? | 45 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) |
| USMLE? | Take USMLE Step1 and Step 2 prior to leave of absence from BCM | Standard times for BCM medical students |
Schedule
View the for students pursuing the Four-Year and Five-Year M.D./MPH program between º£½ÇÉçÇø 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.


