Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) which was established in 1975 is located in Atlanta, Georgia and is one of five institutions in the Atlanta University Center. As a historically black institution, MSM works to recruit and train minority and other students as physicians, biomedical scientists, and public health practitioners who are committed to the primary healthcare needs of the underserved. The School is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and awards the following degrees: M.D., Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Master in Clinical Research (MS) and the Master of Public (MPH)
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) which was established in 1975 is located in Atlanta, Georgia and is one of five institutions in the Atlanta University Center. As a historically black institution, MSM works to recruit and train minority and other students as physicians, biomedical scientists, and public health practitioners who are committed to the primary healthcare needs of the underserved. The School is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and awards the following degrees: M.D., Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Master in Clinical Research (MS) and the Master of Public (MPH)
Research
MPH faculty and students are involved with research projects in partnership with state and local health departments, as well as, international agencies based within and outside of the United States. These research and training activities include but are not limited to health promotion, grant preparation and leadership development. Students and faculty have had various international public health experiences in countries such as Ghana, Brazil, and Jamaica.
MPH faculty and students are involved with research projects in partnership with state and local health departments, as well as, international agencies based within and outside of the United States. These research and training activities include but are not limited to health promotion, grant preparation and leadership development. Students and faculty have had various international public health experiences in countries such as Ghana, Brazil, and Jamaica.
Program Overview
Housed within the National Center for Primary Care (NCPC) in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine (CHPM), The Master of Public Health (MPH) program of Morehouse School of Medicine was established in 1995 in response to the increasing shortage of under-represented minorities in leadership positions in the field of public health. Enhancing the mission of Morehouse School of Medicine, the MPH program provides students a comprehensive education in the core areas of public health, training in community-based research, and an opportunity to perform community services. Focusing on people of color, underserved populations, and minorities, the program prepares individuals to organize and implement programs to improve individuals’ health, quality of life, and well being.
Housed within the National Center for Primary Care (NCPC) in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine (CHPM), The Master of Public Health (MPH) program of Morehouse School of Medicine was established in 1995 in response to the increasing shortage of under-represented minorities in leadership positions in the field of public health. Enhancing the mission of Morehouse School of Medicine, the MPH program provides students a comprehensive education in the core areas of public health, training in community-based research, and an opportunity to perform community services. Focusing on people of color, underserved populations, and minorities, the program prepares individuals to organize and implement programs to improve individuals’ health, quality of life, and well being.
Accreditation
The MPH program was first accredited in 1999 by the Council on Education for Public Health, and reaccredited in 2004 making it the first accredited program in a Historically Black College & University. The second term of reaccreditation is currently in process with the site visit scheduled for June 2007.
The MPH program was first accredited in 1999 by the Council on Education for Public Health, and reaccredited in 2004 making it the first accredited program in a Historically Black College & University. The second term of reaccreditation is currently in process with the site visit scheduled for June 2007.
Curriculum
With a Community based model, the MPH program provides opportunities for students to gain work experience within communities and agencies. The program currently offers three areas of concentration:
·Health Administration and Policy
·Health Education/Health Promotion
·International Health
In addition to course work, students are also required to fulfill a three-month practicum, and a culminating experience which requires either a thesis or an article to be submitted to a Journal. Upon completion of the above requirements graduates are prepared to assume positions as program managers or researchers.
Candidates applying to the MD program can select to enroll in the dual MD/MPH degree program. The dual degree program is designed to provide an educational environment suitable for training physicians to address the health needs of communities as well as individuals. The program is designed to be completed in 5 years with an integration of public health courses in each year except the first clinical year (third year).
With a Community based model, the MPH program provides opportunities for students to gain work experience within communities and agencies. The program currently offers three areas of concentration:
·Health Administration and Policy
·Health Education/Health Promotion
·International Health
In addition to course work, students are also required to fulfill a three-month practicum, and a culminating experience which requires either a thesis or an article to be submitted to a Journal. Upon completion of the above requirements graduates are prepared to assume positions as program managers or researchers.
Candidates applying to the MD program can select to enroll in the dual MD/MPH degree program. The dual degree program is designed to provide an educational environment suitable for training physicians to address the health needs of communities as well as individuals. The program is designed to be completed in 5 years with an integration of public health courses in each year except the first clinical year (third year).
Faculty
In addition to teaching and research faculty participate in community service and serve as mentors to students matriculating through the program.
In addition to teaching and research faculty participate in community service and serve as mentors to students matriculating through the program.
Students
Each cohort of students bring to the program a wide variety of academic backgrounds and work experiences. The disciplines most frequently represented are biology, social work, health education, chemistry, business and allied health sciences. Some students are health professionals, preventive medicine residents, and medical students.
The Master of Public Health Student Association (MPHSA) was established by the MPH students in 1996 to promote student involvement. The MPHSA is governed by an elected board of student representatives. The primary function of the organization is to provide students with a greater degree of participation in the decision making process of the Program.
Each cohort of students bring to the program a wide variety of academic backgrounds and work experiences. The disciplines most frequently represented are biology, social work, health education, chemistry, business and allied health sciences. Some students are health professionals, preventive medicine residents, and medical students.
The Master of Public Health Student Association (MPHSA) was established by the MPH students in 1996 to promote student involvement. The MPHSA is governed by an elected board of student representatives. The primary function of the organization is to provide students with a greater degree of participation in the decision making process of the Program.
Alumni
The first MPH degree was awarded in the Spring of 1997. As of May 1996, the program has graduated 108 public health professionals with 100% involved in public health education. Seventy-five percent are employed in various Public Health agencies, and twenty-five percent are in doctoral programs. Five alumni have obtained PhD or DrPH degrees.
The first MPH degree was awarded in the Spring of 1997. As of May 1996, the program has graduated 108 public health professionals with 100% involved in public health education. Seventy-five percent are employed in various Public Health agencies, and twenty-five percent are in doctoral programs. Five alumni have obtained PhD or DrPH degrees.
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MPH Program - Mission
The mission of the MPH program is to prepare individuals who will organize and implement programs to improve the health, quality of life and well being of communities and people, through education, research and service in public health. The program has a particular emphasis on people of color, minorities and other underserved populations.
The mission of the MPH program is to prepare individuals who will organize and implement programs to improve the health, quality of life and well being of communities and people, through education, research and service in public health. The program has a particular emphasis on people of color, minorities and other underserved populations.