GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Patients, Populations, and Systems Courses
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
36 mo
Duration
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IELTS
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Tuition / yr
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Language
Master's
Level
- 1Focus on "clinician-citizens"
- 3Semesters of integrated PPS courses
- FewUS medical schools with integrated public health content
The George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) aims to graduate "clinician-citizens" prepared to excel in 21st-century health systems. This program integrates public health, population health, and health systems science throughout the MD curriculum. Graduates are expected to engage with communities to improve health and promote health equity, work effectively in interprofessional teams, and lead initiatives to enhance patient and community well-being. The "Patients, Populations, and Systems" (PPS) courses are delivered over the first three semesters, enabling students to synthesize basic sciences, clinical care, and population health principles. This approach emphasizes applied learning through interactive sessions, case discussions, and experiential opportunities like Clinical Public Health Summits.
Curriculum
The Patients, Populations, and Systems (PPS) courses are designed to be integrated over the first three semesters of the MD curriculum. This sequential structure helps students build foundational knowledge and apply it to clinical practice and population health.
- MD 1st Semester
- Fundamentals of Patients, Populations, and SystemsPPS-1
- MD 2nd Semester
- Patients in Health SystemsPPS-2
- MD 3rd Semester
- Applied Population HealthPPS-3
Careers
The program aims to prepare graduates to be "clinician-citizens" who can address health system, community, and public health issues, promoting health equity and serving as leaders and advocates.
- Physicians
- Leaders in health systems
- Advocates for community health
Frequently asked questions
- What is the "Patients, Populations, and Systems" program?
- This program is an integrated part of the MD curriculum at George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, focusing on public health, population health, and health systems science over the first three semesters.
- What are the career outcomes for graduates?
- Graduates are prepared to become "clinician-citizens" and can pursue roles as physicians, leaders in health systems, or advocates for community health.
- How do I apply to this program?
- Admission is through the general MD program application process. You need to review admissions requirements, submit your application via the designated portal (e.g., AMCAS), and attend an interview if selected.
- When are the application deadlines?
- The primary application deadline is typically in late October or early November for the following academic year's matriculation.
- What are the tuition fees for international students?
- Information on general tuition or living costs for international students in this program is not available. Tuition remission is offered for eligible GW employees and their dependents.
- What are the entry requirements?
- Admission to the MD program at George Washington University is required. Specific English language proficiency requirements will be detailed in the general MD program admissions criteria.
Entry requirements
MD ProgramAdmission to the MD program at George Washington University.
Specific English language proficiency requirements would be detailed in the general MD program admissions criteria.
Fees
Tuition (international)Information not available for this specific program.
Tuition (home)Information not available for this specific program. Tuition remission is available for eligible GW employees and their dependents.
LivingInformation not available for this specific program.
The provided 'Fees' page discusses tuition remission for GW employees and dependents, not general tuition or living costs for international students in this program.
How to apply
1. Review Admissions RequirementsVisit the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences admissions page for the MD program to understand the specific requirements for applicants.
2. Submit ApplicationComplete and submit the MD program application through the designated portal (e.g., AMCAS). Pay close attention to deadlines.
3. Attend Interview (if selected)Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.
4. Receive Admission DecisionFinal admission decisions will be communicated by the university.
Frequently asked questions
What is the "Patients, Populations, and Systems" program?
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This program is an integrated part of the MD curriculum at George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, focusing on public health, population health, and health systems science over the first three semesters.
What are the career outcomes for graduates?
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Graduates are prepared to become "clinician-citizens" and can pursue roles as physicians, leaders in health systems, or advocates for community health.
How do I apply to this program?
+
Admission is through the general MD program application process. You need to review admissions requirements, submit your application via the designated portal (e.g., AMCAS), and attend an interview if selected.
When are the application deadlines?
+
The primary application deadline is typically in late October or early November for the following academic year's matriculation.
What are the tuition fees for international students?
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Information on general tuition or living costs for international students in this program is not available. Tuition remission is offered for eligible GW employees and their dependents.
What are the entry requirements?
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Admission to the MD program at George Washington University is required. Specific English language proficiency requirements will be detailed in the general MD program admissions criteria.