<p>Hi, freshman in college here. My question is, is it possible to work for the World Health Organzation, CDC, or even Doctors without Borders by receiving a Dual Degree in M.D./ B.A. in Global Health? I was looking into all the dual degree programs in the nation that have this particular combination and it is something I would literally LOVE to do. I am very interested. I am about to finish up my first semester (2 more exams to go!) and I think my first semester GPA would come to 3.5 so far. I played a sport this fall and it ran really long for the season. I am taking 19 credits next semester because my advisor didn't place me in chem but I am very determined to get a 4.0 next semester. Are these programs worth it in the long run? btw my major is Spanish and I have a minor in Global Diseases.</p>
<p>yes, definitely. I know a lot of doctors work in places, such as CDC and FDA.</p>
<p>The vast majority of these programs require you to apply as a senior in high school, so you’re not eligible for any of those since you’re already in college.</p>
<p>One possibility is the Mount Sinai FlexMed program, which takes sophomores in college ([About</a> FlexMed Program - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai](<a href=“http://icahn.mssm.edu/education/medical-education/programs/flexmed/about-us]About”>FlexMed Early Admission | Icahn School of Medicine)). You can also choose to go the traditional med school route.</p>
<p>No, they don’t. When I apply to medical school, assuming I get accepted, a lot of these programs are 5 years.
Many schools have this option:
Tulane
Columbia
University of Pennsylvania
and many more. </p>
<p>These programs are very good. The give a public policy masters degree with a medical degree.
[Tulane</a> University - MD/MPH Prospective Students](<a href=“http://tulane.edu/publichealth/mdmph/md-mph-prospective.cfm]Tulane”>http://tulane.edu/publichealth/mdmph/md-mph-prospective.cfm)
Here is the website for Tulane University. My questions pertained to achieving these degrees and possibly working for the CDC, WHO, Doctors without Borders, or the NIH.</p>
<p>Your title says MD/BA.</p>
<p>You don’t need to apply upfront (I am not sure they accept a combined app) but do the one year course while you are in med school. Many decide to take the extra year after the third year and they decide between MPH/MBA/Research when they decide on the extra year.</p>
<p>Applying for MPH does not come with any additional weight during MD application. So you have to make the MD cut whether you apply for MPH or not.</p>