M.D./M.P.H. Program
An Einstein–CUNY SPH Academic Partnership
This partnership allows medical students to complete a five-year program resulting in a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy (CUNY SPH).
Both institutions are committed to excellence in health and healthcare, and this collaboration makes it possible to provide the clinical and public health training that will allow them to apply both an individual patient and a community or population perspective in their practice, and prepare them for leadership positions in public health and healthcare systems.
All M.D. program requirements will be offered by Albert Einstein College of Medicine, while all M.P.H. requirements with be offered by CUNY SPH. Successful completion of this program will result in an M.D. degree conferred by Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and separately, an MPH degree conferred by CUNY SPH. Please note: this is not a dual degree program; all requirements for each degree must be fulfilled, and credits from one institution cannot be applied to the other.
The M.P.H. degree will be conferred by CUNY SPH.
Why an M.P.H.?
“This program equips students with the skills to address health and wellness from a range of perspectives, from the individual patient to local communities and the general population. Graduates go on to become leaders in medicine and public health.”
Jill Raufman, M.P.H., M.S.
Associate Director, Global Health Center
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Program Information
Located in upper Manhattan, just one block away from the 2 train, CUNY SPH is an easy commute from the Einstein campus and more affordable than other public health programs in New York City.
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#1
public school of public health in New York State from 2020-25 according to U.S. News & World Report
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#16
CUNY SPH’s ranking out of 219 ranked schools and programs of public health
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7%
CUNY SPH’s placement among all ranked U.S. public health schools and programs
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<$25K
estimated cost of the M.P.H. at CUNY SPH for New York State residents
CUNY M.P.H. Concentrations
Please note: While CUNY SPH offers five concentrations, these are the two available to Einstein M.D. students through this partnership.
Pathways to the M.P.H. for Einstein M.D. Students
Sequence for Student Entering as MS1:
Year 1
Fall-Spring: Einstein coursework
Summer: SPH coursework
- Two (2) online courses taken on a non-matriculated basis
- Up to 4 courses or 12 credits can be completed as a non-matriculated student and then transferred to the degree program once matriculated
- CUNY SPH-approved fieldwork (including Einstein’s Global Health Fellowship)
Year 2
Einstein coursework
Year 3
Einstein coursework
Year 4
SPH coursework
- Three (3) online courses taken on a matriculated basis
- CUNY SPH-approved fieldwork (if not yet completed)
- Complete CUNY SPH required courses on a matriculated basis
- Take as an Einstein “Gap Year”
Year 5
Einstein coursework
Sequence for Student Entering as MS3:
Year 4
SPH coursework
Summer: Two (2) online courses
Fall:
- Three (3) online courses taken on a matriculated basis
- CUNY SPH-approved fieldwork (if not yet completed)
- Complete CUNY SPH required courses on a matriculated basis
- Take as an Einstein “Gap Year”
Year 5
Einstein coursework
How to Apply
Process for MS1 Applicants
CUNY Application Deadline: April 1
- Submit fast-track application form
- Must apply through dedicated Einstein portal on CUNY SPH site
- Completed by student
- Does not require transcripts
- Einstein will confirm applicant is in good academic standing
Process for MS3 Applicants
CUNY Application Deadline: April 1
Application to CUNY SPH requires:
- Update application form
- Submission of unofficial Einstein transcript
- Good academic standing at Einstein and 3.7 GPA in online CUNY SPH courses
Enrollment requirements are:
- Meeting with an Einstein dean of students and a CUNY SPH advisor upon enrollment into the M.P.H. program to confirm degree requirements, course sequencing, and research plans
- A minimum of once-per-semester meetings thereafter
Please note:
Einstein students who do not meet the criteria for the SPH fast-track application process may apply directly to CUNY SPH, which includes completing the standard application, paying the application fee, and having the application reviewed by the CUNY SPH Admissions Committee for decision.