MEDEX/Extended Master of Public Health

A Collaborative Master’s pathway is available with the School of Public Health and Community Medicine Extended MPH Degree Program. The Extended MPH Degree Program is designed to be completed in three calendar years and requires the following. This Collaborative Pathway is currently being offered to MEDEX students in the BCHS Degree pathway.

* Four weeks of intensive in-residence study on the UW campus for each of three summers
* Two academic years of coursework through directed independent study
* Attendance at four on-campus weekend (Fri/Sat) seminars at approximately two-month intervals during the first two academic years
* Completion of a thesis or an agency-related project
* Completion of a practicum

MEDEX students are eligible to apply for the MPH Program during their first year of PA training (February application). Acceptance is competitive and students selecting to apply for this option must meet all prerequisites for the MPH Program.

Students in the MPH option will be expected to attend MPH classes in Seattle during 3 summer quarters, and also 4 weekends per year over a two-year period. Students accepted by the Extended Degree MPH Program will normally begin their Public Health training the summer between their first and second year of MEDEX. Alternative timing would be to start near the end of the clinical phase. Your MEDEX training will satisfy 6 elective credits and 3 required practicum credits in the MPH program. MEDEX will consider a public health focus in arranging your clinical year. The MEDEX clinical elective rotation will be classified as “Public Health”, allowing a student to participate in the MPH required summer courses on campus during the MEDEX clinical year. The MPH degree will require a thesis, which can be developed during the physician assistant clinical year.

In addition to the PA track, the Extended MPH Degree Program offers pathways in Maternal & Child Health, Health Education and Community Practice.

Prerequisites for the MPH Option include:

* Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
* 3.0 grade average on the most recent 90 quarter or 60 semester credits
* Three years experience in a health care field
* GRE within the last six years

Current MEDEX students must consult with designated personnel at MEDEX prior to beginning an application for this dual program option. Contact the main office at (206) 616-4001.

For more information about the UW Extended MPH Program:

http://depts.washington.edu/hsedp
E-mail: uwedp@u.washington.edu
Phone: (206) 685-7580