Virginia Commonwealth University offers an MD/MHA program, a dual degree that combines two existing professional degrees.  This program is one of the few in the United States that recognizes leadership and management tools needed for clinicians in the existing health care economy.  Why get this training early in your medical career?  The integration of administrative functions with clinical domains is necessary to deliver the most efficient and highest quality care.  Literature shows that as health care organizations emerge and reshape themselves in response to environmental pressures, physicians will be sought to lead these organizations.

This dual degree is a five-year program.  The first three years are completed in medical school coursework.  Year four will be completed entirely in the Department of Health Administration.  Year five will consist of a combination of medical school electives and courses in health administration.  A medical student interested in this program is advised to apply during the second or third year of medical school. 

Please express your interest in this program by checking "yes" on the supplemental application.  More information will be sent to you at a later date.  Should you have specific questions, you may contact: 

Dr. Kenneth White
Asst. Professor & Assoc. Director
Professional Graduate Programs
Dept. of Health Administration
804-828-8651