<p>How do these joint programs work, and how long does it take to get a MPH degree separately? </p>
<p>Also, what exactly is an MPH degree & the kinds of careers available?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for your help!</p>
<p>MPH is a Master's of Public Health.</p>
<p>The length of the program will vary between schools. Usually, a student would spend 2 or 3 years in medical school, complete the MPH portion in 1 year, then return to finish medical school (total 5 years). Other programs will integrate the MPH curriculum into the regular medical school curriculum and allow you to graduate with both degrees in 4 years. I think it takes about 4 years to do the MPH by itself, but I'm not entirely sure. </p>
<p>This websites has some pros and cons for doing the degrees together and separately:<a href="http://www.amsa.org/cph/mdmphhowto.cfm%5B/url%5D">http://www.amsa.org/cph/mdmphhowto.cfm</a></p>
<p>This website has a list of schools that offer a MD/MPH program:<a href="http://services.aamc.org/currdir/section3/degree2.cfm?data=yes&program=mdmph%5B/url%5D">http://services.aamc.org/currdir/section3/degree2.cfm?data=yes&program=mdmph</a> I don't know how complete it is, or how up-to-date it is.</p>
<p>I think it's more like 18-24 months to do the MPH by itself.</p>