A medical student might consider a dual-degree program to broaden their skill set and better align their education with long-term career goals. Whether pursuing an MD/MPH, MD/MBA, or MD/PhD, these programs offer opportunities to gain expertise in areas like public health, business, research, or policy. This additional training can open doors to leadership roles, academic positions, or system-level impact in healthcare—complementing clinical skills with a deeper understanding of the broader forces shaping medicine.
The Office of Student Research manages the MD/Masters Dual Degrees for the medical students.
Additional information from AAMC Careers in Medicine on dual-degrees:
- Considering a Combined Degree: MD-PhD, MD-MBA, MD-MPH, MD-JD
- Is an MD-PhD Right for Me?
- MD-MPH and MD-MPP Combined Degree Programs
Contact OSR
Kathryn S. Robinett, MD
Associate Dean for Student Research and Education
krobinett@som.umaryland.edu
Gregory B. Carey, PhD
Assistant Dean for Student Research and Education
gcarey@som.umaryland.edu
Donald R. (Rick) Matteson
Assistant Dean for Student Research Education and Dual Degree Programs
dmatteson@som.umaryland.edu