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Dec 08, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2025-2026
Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health, M.D./M.P.H.
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The School of Public Health and the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM) offer students the opportunity to pursue dual MD/MPH degrees. The dual program integrates the two areas of study and allows for 3 units to count toward both degrees. MD/MPH students may complete the training for the MPH degree between their second and third or third and fourth years of medical school.
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Contact Information
Josh Garn, Ph.D., M.S Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
(775) 682-6996
jgarn@unr.edu Program Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes
- Students shall acquire the body of knowledge and thinking processes necessary to become a competent physician.
- Students shall acquire the skills necessary to provide competent care for their patients.
- Students will become self-directed learners particularly within the patient care setting and will strive for ongoing professional improvement.
- Students must demonstrate effective communication skills necessary to function as a competent physician.
- Students shall demonstrate the behaviors befitting an ethical professional at all times.
- Students shall begin to develop an understanding of the setting in which they will practice medicine and the challenges of providing cost-effective care.
Admission Requirements
In order to be eligible for admission to the MD/MPH program, the applicant must meet all admission requirements for both programs (e.g., submitting MCAT scores and letters of recommendation). Applicants must be admitted first to the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM). Following that, students interested in the MD/MPH degree apply to the MPH program and must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Students must pass all courses and 32 elective units in the medical school program. They must also pass the USMLE Step 1-Clinical Knowledge and Step 2-Clinical Knowledge (CK)and Clinical Skills (CS) examinations in order to graduate from the medical program. I. Program Requirements
During their first two years of instruction, students are provided with opportunities to learn the concepts, skills and professional values essential to the practice of medicine. Beginning with the Class of 2016, they will experience the roll out of UNSOM’s integrated, systems-based block curriculum which is structured to approach the teaching of medical science concepts within a clinical context, with limited lecture hours, and with emphasis on lifelong learning strategies. Each block will utilize a “case of the week” format to align course content with clearly defined objectives that map out the work necessary for successful student learning. Each block concludes with an assessment week for clinical skills testing and a comprehensive examination. The longitudinal clinical skills courses, that may also include a preceptorship in ambulatory care with local physicians, run parallel to the blocks. Note(s):
NOTE: Students are required to take Steps 1 & 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Exam before they graduate. Students must receive a passing score on Step 1 before progressing to the third year and must pass Step 2-Clinical Knowledge (CK) and Step 2-Clinical Skills (CS) in order to graduate. The conversion time between the UNR unit system and UNSOM weeks of elective unit is 40-45 hours (or about 1 week’s effort) is equivalent to 1 unit. C. Third Year - Required Clerkships
Note(s):
NOTE: Fourth year medical school students choose a number of elective courses, both in Nevada and out of state, to develop depth and breadth in their clinical training. The choices are based on their interests, potential strengths and desire to enhance clinical skills. Students also spend a required four-week rotation with a rural Nevada physician in order to become acquainted with the practice of medicine in a small community. The list below are examples of medical school program electives which can be adapted to the MPH internship and culminating project for 6 overlapping units which may be shared between the programs. - FCM 661EM –Advanced Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- FCM 662M –Advanced Clinical Experiences in Nutrition
- MED 608M –Advanced Clinical Experience in Rural Health (Rural Rotation)
- PEDI 690M –Independent Study or Research in Pediatrics
NOTE: Some elective opportunities may exist that are not on the list. MPH Component
Students must choose an emphasis within Public Health (e.g., epidemiology, social and behavioral health, or health administration and policy) and complete the required in their area. One medical school course with a public health emphasis can be transferred to the MPH program as an elective. All emphases require a total of 42 units. Students must meet the following Graduate School requirements: - Minimum of 18 of graduate credits must be earned at the University of Nevada, Reno
- Minimum of 12 credits taken at 700-level
- Maximum of 6 credits may be taken with S/U grading
- Maximum of 12 credits completed prior to admission (including transfer credits) 18 credits are allowed if earned from a UNR graduate certificate.
- All requirements for degree must be completed within the period of 6 years immediately preceding the granting of the degree.
- Continuous enrollment
- Minimum enrollment of 3 graduate credits each fall and spring semester
A. MPH Core Curriculum Requirements: 21 units
B. MPH Concentration Area Requirements: 15 units
Refer to MPH programs in the Public Health and Epidemiology sections of the catalog for specific concentration area requirements (e.g., epidemiology, social and behavioral health or health administration and policy). C. Culminating Experience (3 units)
D. Practicum Requirement: (3 units)
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