A Survey of Physicians Who Studied Public Health During Medical School

Rosenberg, Stephen

doi:10.1016/s0749-3797(97)00065-2

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“…The availability of programs that foster MD and MPH training may play a role in enhancing the skill set for primary care and public health practice. Although some earlier reports noted that a high percentage of graduates of MD/MPH programs pursue careers in primary care and public health-related fields [14], [24], [25], this analysis reveals a higher rate of active practice in primary care and public health 10–20 years after graduation by physicians with a MPH than by their counterparts with no MPH: 27% and 11.9% of the medical school graduates with a MPH were engaged in primary care and public health practice, respectively, versus 20.1% and 0.3%, respectively, of the graduates with no MPH. Of note, the association of MPH education was stronger for public health practice (RR = 39.84) than for primary care practice (RR = 1.59).…”

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“…In our study, physicians with a MPH reported frequent completion of residency training in family practice, a pattern consistent with the US trend for increased residency match in family practice during a similar time period [26]. In addition, a high percentage of medical students in a US school who completed a MPH chose first positions after residency training in academic, governmental or corporate practice settings with more time devoted to non-clinical activities; however, the sample was small (n = 17) and information regarding a comparison group and the long-term practice settings for MD/MPH graduates was lacking [14].…”

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“…Prior research has been limited by small sample sizes, short periods of follow-up, and lack of data from a comparison group [14]–[16]. We hypothesized that career choice and professional development and long-term outcomes (e.g, professional position, type of medical practice, and scientific publications) would differ among medical school graduates with versus without a MPH.…”

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Formal Public Health Education and Career Outcomes of Medical School Graduates

Krousel‐Wood

Booth

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BackgroundFew data are available evaluating the associations of formal public health education with long-term career choice and professional outcomes among medical school graduates. The objective of this study was to determine if formal public health education via completion of a masters of public health (MPH) degree among US medical school graduates was associated with early and long-term career choice, professional satisfaction, or research productivity.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study in 1108 physicians (17.1% completed a MPH degree) who had 10–20 years of follow-up post medical school graduation. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted.ResultsCompared to their counterparts with no MPH, medical school graduates with a MPH were more likely to have completed a generalist primary care residency only [relative risk (RR) 1.79, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.35–2.29], obtain employment in an academic institution (RR 1.81; 95% CI 1.33–2.37) or government agency (RR 3.26; 95% CI 1.89–5.38), and practice public health (RR 39.84; 95% CI 12.13–107.38) or primary care (RR 1.59; 95% CI 1.18–2.05). Furthermore, medical school graduates with a MPH were more likely to conduct public health research (RR 8.79; 95% CI: 5.20–13.82), receive NIH or other federal funding (RR 3.11, 95% CI 1.74–5.33), have four or more peer-reviewed publications (RR 2.07; 95% CI 1.56–2.60), and have five or more scientific presentations (RR 2.31, 95% CI 1.70–2.98).ConclusionFormal public health education via a MPH was associated with career choice and professional outcomes among physicians.

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Booth

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“…In addition to the EBM curriculum described earlier, faculty must apply the principles with students and residents in the clinic and hospital setting as they care for patients. Because medical schools do not teach statistics in great detail [15], special attention is needed to help interpret data appropriately. We have designed a "basic statistics" lecture as part of the EBM curriculum.…”

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Cardarelli

Seater

Palmarozzi

2007

Osteopath Med Prim Care

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“…Similarly, a 1995 survey of 60 Columbia University graduates between 1979-1994, found those who took an elective course in public health were more likely to specialise in preventive medicine than a comparative group of their counterparts (3% versus < 0.5%: P = 0.001) (24). Physicians that had studied an MPH were more likely to pursue careers in academic, governmental, and corporate practice settings and spend more time dedicated to non-clinical work (24). Likewise, a 2007-2009 cohort study at Tulane University showed, compared to those without an MPH, medical graduates with an MPH were more likely to work in academic or government institutions 10-20 years after graduation.…”

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Training tomorrow’s doctors: the impact of a Student Selected Component in Global Health during medical school

Matthews

Walker

2020

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Background Several reports highlight the importance of global health education (GHE) for training tomorrow’s doctors. In 2006, Newcastle University Medical School developed a Student Selected Component (SSC) in Global Health, which has since become increasingly popular. We followed up students who have undertaken the SSC in Global Health to assess the impact on their experience as practising clinicians and postgraduate career development. Methods We developed an electronic survey including questions about speciality choice, postgraduate qualifications, extracurricular activity and international work. Surveys were sent to 72 SSC participants identified between 2006–2017 through the Newcastle University Alumni and Supporters network and social media. Results Surveys were returned by 37 (51%) SSC participants; 25 (71%) and 16 (46%) believed the SSC had influenced their clinical practice and career choice respectively. Twenty-two (60%) obtained an intercalated degree programme, of whom nine (24.3%) did a Masters programme specifically in Global Health and four (10.8%) and two (5.4%) completed a Masters degree in Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases respectively, both key themes within GHE. Four (11%) undertook and ten (29%) were considering postgraduate study related to global health, of whom three (8.6%) specified undertaking a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) and one (2.9%) studying a Masters degree in Public Health. Five (14%) had and 19 (54%) were planning to work abroad, with most referring to work in humanitarian or low resource settings and GHE programmes. Conclusions Participation in an SSC in Global Health may affect significant positive change in student’s clinical practice and help inform academic and clinical career choice. Whilst a causative relationship cannot be inferred, the experience may support or increase the pursuit of further global health opportunities including additional qualifications, research and international health work. Medical schools that endeavour to produce graduates motivated to tackle the global health challenges of our society should champion comprehensive global health modules for students.

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A Survey of Physicians Who Studied Public Health During Medical School

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