The prevalence and characteristics of dual PharmD/MPH programs offered at US colleges and schools of pharmacy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2013
Abstract
Objective. To assess the prevalence and characteristics of curriculum in dual doctor of pharmacy (PharmD)/master of public health (MPH) degree programs offered by US pharmacy programs. Methods. An 18-item survey instrument was developed and distributed online to faculty members at US colleges and schools of pharmacy. Results. Of the 110 colleges and schools that responded, 23 (21%) offered a PharmD/MPH degree. Common characteristics of these 23 programs included current PharmD program structure (3 1 1 year), early curricular recruitment, small enrollment, and interdisciplinary coursework occurring online and in the classroom. The impact of the dual degree on the curriculum and longevity of the dual-degree programs varied. About 55% of responding programs without a formal dual-degree program reported that additional public health training was available. Conclusion. Twenty-one percent of colleges and schools of pharmacy offer a combined PharmD/MPH dual degree. Most programs required an additional 1 or 2 semesters to complete both degrees.
Recommended Citation
Gortney, Justine S.; Seed, Sheila; Borja-Hart, Nancy; Young, Veronica; Woodard, Lisa J.; Nobles-Knight, Dolores; Scott, David M.; and Nash, James D., "The prevalence and characteristics of dual PharmD/MPH programs offered at US colleges and schools of pharmacy" (2013). Regis University Faculty Publications (comprehensive list). 732.
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