Prospective 5-Year MD/MPH Students
Students interested in the MD/MPH program must apply separately to Alpert Medical School and to Brown University’s Graduate School. Regardless of the route of admission to the medical school— PLME, Standard, EIP, Postbaccalaureate, Advanced Standing (LINKS for each) —all students are eligible to apply for the MPH at the time of their medical school application or during the first three years at the Alpert Medical School.
There is no formal path for non-Brown medical students to enroll in the 5-year MD/MPH Program. However, medical students from other schools are welcome to apply to the MPH Program through the standard route and they may request that up to 4 courses from their medical school curriculum count toward the MPH degree.
Applications should be completed on line through the Graduate School website . There is a $70 application fee. In addition to the online application, the following materials are required:
- Transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, medical school or other professional schools attended;
- Three letters of recommendation;
- A personal statement
- A resume
GRE scores are NOT required. Standardized test scores will be considered if submitted.
Applications to the MPH are reviewed on a rolling basis from January through May, but applicants are strongly encouraged to apply before January 1st in order to maximize the chances of receiving an offer of financial assistance. After admission to the MD/MPH program, students must maintain high academic performance in order to continue in the program. Student academic performance is evaluated annually.
The Admissions Committee for the MPH Program is composed of public health faculty and other professionals with experience in public health research and practice. Applicants will be assessed on their academic performance as well as evidence of a commitment to public health through previous course work, independent study, employment or volunteer experience.