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For me I have a decent GPA and MCAT scores and good experiences, but I felt that I wanted to be a physician who conducts health disparities research, specifically, research related to chronic and infectious diseases in minority populations. Overall, I was not ready for the time commitment of medical school after finishing undergrad. I felt that I wanted to learn laboratory research methods that would help me conduct my own population research studies as a physician and I didn't want to take a break between medical school or a year off to pursue an accelerated MPH. I also did not want to apply to MSTP programs either. I think this path made more sense and ultimately it is a win win. My chances of getting into medical will be increased if I do well in the masters program, I can get more experience in biomedical and epidemiological research, and I can apply early knowing that I do not have to retake the MCAT or take the 2015 version of the test. I'm currently working and I am not stressed out with the thought of even applying right now. I'm taking things one step at a time and I think ultimately this will be beneficial. A lot of my friends with high GPA's and MCAT scores still took time off to get their MPH, do other programs and travel. It is really difficult to go straight into medical school nowadays.

I am not too knowledgeable about HMP, but at prospective students day they told us that the programs are very flexible. You have to take core courses however you can take courses that for your specific interests and career goals. There are different tracks within HMP in terms of having a certain focus such as health law, policy, finance, etc. The HMP department is very impressive and I am sure you can find a faculty mentor that shares your interests. Sorry I couldn't be of that much help. I completed my undergraduate studies at Michigan so I know more aabout the atmosphere, culture, big 10 sports, etc.

I received two emails. The first email was a recommendation for admission and the second email was the official decision. After I received the official decision, a view decision link popped up on my wolverine access account the following morning. That is where I submitted my enrollment deposit.

Well I know for epidemiology at the University of Michigan and this might be the case for other schools of public health, I was told by admissions that an applicant will hear back quickly if they are an "automatic" admit. That is, someone who has great stats (3.3 - 3.5+) a well written SOP/PS, as well as someone with a lot of public health experience. UMich is my alma mater so I personally sat down with the chair of admissions in the department that I was applying to as well as other academic coordinators to make sure that my application was in early, fees paid for, SOP/PS advice, etc. I was told that UMich does two rounds of scholarships. This is the case with many schools that have two deadlines (priority and regular deadlines). So the earlier you apply the more consideration you get for their masters tuition scholarships. I submitted my SOPHAS on 9/11, was complete 9/13 and verified on 9/25. SOPHAS started mailings on 10/17. Each school might be different and have different opportunities for students. For example, I applied for residential staff (e.g RA position) to get free room and board. There are also graduate assistantships that students can apply for as well, which are teaching positions for graduate students. There are many options for funding at many schools and it is up to the student to find them. I am trying to take out as little loans as possible because I will attend medical school after I complete my MPH. In terms of the FAFSA, I think that it doesn't open up until January. There are GRAD Plus loans that you can take out if need be, but I believe the interest rate varies depending on credit history and other factors. I think minimizing the amount of loans for an MPH is something everyone should be thinking about because even if you attend a highly ranked school, salaries across the board are not too high for each respective public health department. Also, if anyone has questions about the University of Michigan feel free to ask. I am biased though. #GoBlue

How do I get to the submit results tab? I am new to this forum.

I was accepted to the University of Michigan School of Public Health Hospital and Molecular Epidemiology MPH program on 11/21. I also applied to the JHU MHS program and I received a card in the mail stating that my application was under review on 11/18 even though I had been complete as of 10/10. They also said that I wouldn't hear back until the spring.