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The Medical Anthropology PhD/MPH Combined Program at Northwestern University is designed for students who seek to understand health, illness, and healthcare through both anthropological and public health perspectives. The program combines rigorous doctoral training in medical anthropology with professional education in public health, allowing students to investigate how cultural, political, economic, environmental, and social factors influence health outcomes. Students receive advanced instruction in ethnographic methods, qualitative research, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, global health, and community engagement. The curriculum emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration across anthropology, medicine, public health, sociology, and related fields. Doctoral research may focus on areas such as global health, reproductive health, chronic disease, health inequities, migration and health, mental health, environmental health, healthcare delivery systems, and medical technologies. Through MPH coursework, students gain practical skills in public health program development, population health analysis, and evidence-based policy evaluation. The combined degree prepares graduates to bridge academic research and real-world health challenges. Alumni frequently pursue careers in universities, public health agencies, international health organisations, healthcare systems, governmental institutions, non-governmental organisations, and research centres focused on improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities.
Complete a bachelor's degree in anthropology, public health, social sciences, health sciences, or a related discipline.
Develop research experience through academic projects, fieldwork, laboratory work, community-based research, or public health initiatives.
Prepare application materials, including:
Apply to the Medical Anthropology PhD program through The Graduate School at Northwestern University.
Indicate interest in pursuing the combined PhD/MPH pathway.
Applications undergo departmental and graduate school review.
Selected applicants may be invited for interviews.
Receive admission decision.
Complete enrollment requirements and develop an integrated study plan with academic advisors.
Begin doctoral coursework and the MPH curriculum according to the approved academic schedule.
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