PhD in Public Health Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

Others:

1%

California:

10%

United States:

66%

International:

34%

Missouri:

17%

Illinois:

12%

Texas:

8%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

80%

Top recruiters

Abbott Laboratories

Medtronic

AbbVie

AECOM

Calico

Ecolab

QinetiQ

ABB

Abbott

Syngenta

Publicis Groupe

ProPublica

Medibank

Media Molecule

Abbott Nutrition

Interpublic Group

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$28,000 / year

Overall Cost

$45,000 / year

FAQs

• How do students prepare for returning to medical school after finishing their Ph.D. training?

  

  Although transitioning from Ph.D. training to the third year of medical school can seem daunting, all our students make a smooth and successful transition. We provide an Ungraded Transitional Clerkship that all returning students take to facilitate that transition. The course provides instruction in history-taking and physical exam skills and places students in inpatient and outpatient settings where clinical evaluation and diagnostic skills can be utilized in real-world situations.

• If I accept an offer of admission, when am I required to begin the program?

  

  Our program begins in mid-June, and there are no exceptions. The first summer is important, as it allows you to do a rotation in the lab of your choice. The rotation gives you a better understanding of the kind of research and collegial environment in that lab and whether it might be a good fit for your Ph.D. studies. In addition, we also engage you in activities to meet and socially interact with other students in the program during this first summer before the start of medical school classes.

• What qualities do you look for in applicants selected for an interview?

  

  Although MCAT scores and GPA are determinants in the decision process to interview, the Admissions Committee places greater emphasis on research experience and commitment as well as on the qualities important to becoming a caring and committed physician. Letters of recommendation, particularly from research mentors, play a crucial role in the decision process. We will review every application we receive, regardless of standardized test scores and GPA.

• Do we consider international students?

  

  Currently, we do not interview international students for funded positions. However, we will consider any qualifying international student wishing to join our program as an unfunded trainee.