Applying to the program will automatically enroll you in all the scholarship opportunities available. They make it super easy. You can probably find other funding opportunities too.
Hi Brian, I know I am very late on this comment but congratulations on being accepted to JHU. One of the most, if not the most elite medical/health university in the world. I have also been accepted to JHU for my master in engineering. I am still deciding on going to JHU, Stanford, Columbia or NC State for my Master. I also got a Ph.D. offer that Liberty University for engineering. I do not know what to choose but I am sure an answer will come to be soon. Since you went to JHU, is it easier for you to get residency positions at there? PGY1 or PGY2?
Hey Capo! Congrats on getting accepted!! Aside from JHU being an amazing university, it was absolutely one of the best life experiences I've had. It's awesome that you have various options to choose from - very excellent ones too! I'm certain you will end up choosing the one that best suites you as well. As to your question about being easier to get residency options, I'd think so. There's certainly something to be said when graduating from a more prestigious institution. However, the whole residency matching process is a game in itself and where one came from is only a piece of the application when considering applicants. But in general, I'd imagine internal applicants get a bit of a boost :). Wish you the best of luck on your journey!!
Hello, I recently came across the MPH part time online program at Johns Hopkins some time ago and was very impressed. I am considering applying to the MPH part time online program after I complete my Bachelor's degree in Policy, Politics, and International Affairs. How was the application process? Does JHU offer full a scholarship to cover the cost for this degree program? Overall how was the online courses experience for you??
Hey Crystal! I'm a bit biased, but absolutely loved the Hopkins MPH program and experience. To your questions: 1) the application process wasn't too bad. The personal statement was probably the most demanding as that's what really separates you from others. The Hopkins MPH website has a blog about tips on writing it that I found helpful. Otherwise, it was your typical uploading of transcripts, resumes, etc. 2) There are multiple scholarships available, but it's quite circumstantial. Everyone receives $20k if you do the part-time program, but there are a few full-time ones depending on your situation. 3) the online courses were great, but I think it could be a mixed experience depending on you. I took a lot of initiative to meet with professors and students outside of the online courses and spent ~30% of the MPH curriculum taking in-person classes to meet people. Personally, a big part of why I found the experience valuable were those in-person connections/network.
hey. For online classes in J. Hopkins, does the learning platform (maybe recorded lectures) allow the lecturers to hand write on screen while teaching, or is it just plain slides show with voice recording?
Both! Very interactive and there are live lectures as well where you interact with everyone. I also answered your question in my livestream if you’re interested: Weekly Livestream Q&A ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dQEPJyr8WzA.html
Congratulations! I also considered taking an online MPH program before with UC Berkeley but I wasn’t sure if it would be worth it for me. After watching this video, I think that I might consider it again. Thanks for sharing this video. Good luck!
You should definitely go for it! I only heard good things about Berkeley's online MPH program. Let me know if you end up going for it - thanks for the support!
I’ll share a video soon. I actually graduate in May 2020! The program has been one of the best (and stressful) things I’ve done in my life. You should definitely apply!
Hi Brian!! Thank you so much for the video. I am apply for MPH at JHSPH. I want to do it on-site which helps me in networking and connections. But full time option is not available for spring intake. Can I opt for part time and do the course on-site? Would appreciate hearing your thoughts. Looking forward to hearing from you
Awesome choice! Yep, you can do part-time and take onsite courses. I did 25% of my courses on-site. You can even convert to full time from part time if you wanted to.
Does your job pay for the mph or cover a portion of it at least, or more loans? 😱 #lifelongstudent 2018 I might be starting hospital and try to squeak my way into informatics. I like the back end of software and coding problem solving more than traditional staffing. Best wishes to you and your 2018!
We get $5500/year towards tuition, which isn't too bad. However, because Hopkins is a private school and mad expensive ($60k total after scholarships - it's normally 80k), I'll have to take out loans. I've been saving in a 529 for 2 years so I'm hoping to take out minimal loans. I think you'd be pretty awesome in informatics considering all the stuff you're doing w/ amazon, etsy, etc. Lots of projects & problem solving. All the best to you man - keep me updated!
Any advice for someone just now looking into an MPH and trying to decide what to specifically focus on? Trying to think of something that is practical and will offer employment moving forward. Thanks!
Hi Josh - this is a great question. Though, I'll have to admit that I didn't really do a lot of research on post-MPH jobs as I didn't plan on shifting into another job after graduating. A few things to consider though that I usually think of when searching for jobs: 1) Pick something you're passionate about. Cliche yes, but I think picking something you actually enjoy will trump what is practical in the long run. 2) Conversely, from a practical perspective, the movement towards integrating social determinants of health (SDoH) is quite popular now in healthcare. I'd imagine any opportunities to focus on integrating SDoH into health analytics will be very marketable down the road. 3) Explore the different electives in your MPH. I did a lot of electives I wasn't very familiar with (e.g. policy development & demography) and it made me seek out opportunities in those areas. Best of luck!
Hi Swapna! Hats off to you for returning after 11 years! The Hopkins MPH program prefers at least one professional and one academic letter. However, I don't believe it's a strong requirement by any means since all of my letters were just from my colleagues I work with. If you have any specific concerns, I'd probably just double check with their admissions staff, but I don't think they'll be restricted on rec letters, especially if you have a lot of work experience. Hope that helps!
Brian Fung .... Hey thanks for your timely reply. Can you connect with me through your mail or wats app. I had lot of questions...Since you are already an alumni, i look at you with full of hope....
Sure thing - my email is ufbfung@gmail.com. I'm traveling most of August so my responses are very sporadic at the moment. I'll try to get back to you though as best I can. Also wanted to point out that I actually just started the program in Jan 2018 so I'm still early in my MPH journey :)
Hey Tim! You're absolutely correct. The winter institute is from Jan 8-19 and so I ended up taking PTO that entire duration; I know...call me crazy for spending PTO on school lol. In regards to whether or not it's a challenge, it wasn't. One of the things I love about informatics is how flexible our schedules are. We have project deadlines and milestones, but as long as we meet them, we're pretty free to manage our PTO and time.
Hi Pooja! That's exciting you're starting to apply. Though, I think you may be better served by reaching out to SOPHAS directly for assistance as they will likely be a better resource. Best of luck on your applications!
Hi I'm a student from India and would love to apply to John Hopkins I finished my graduation in 2020 and and am planning on doing my MD in pediatrics in homeopathy. Could you please give me some insight? Thanks a ton! 🙌
Hi Rishika! Congrats on finishing. Do you have any specific questions? Otherwise, their website provides an excellent FAQ that'd I'd recommend: www.jhsph.edu/academics/degree-programs/master-of-public-health/
@@briankfung thanks a tonne for your wishes and the reply 😁I just wanted to know if the online class is entirely online or do we have to travel to the university during the curriculum? And how much does it cost over all? As well as what do you think about the mph in maternal and child health? Thankyou ♥️
Hi Dilpreet, I actually applied for Fall admissions and deferred my start date until January. It took a solid few months between time of admissions (summer) until acceptance letter (January).
When I applied to John Hopkins university online M.S. in engineering, it took quite a while to hear back from them. They don't pick up phone calls or return emails so it added to my anxiety. After 3 - 4 months of radio silence they finally send me an acceptance letter. This is the case with all elite schools, so you just need to wait.
Hi! I’m currently a PharmD student, I reside in Los Angeles, CA. I’d like to ask if you consider other schools near you for MPH, or do you really want to get it from John Hopkin’s? Also, is it true that you did your PGY residency whilst taking up your MPH? Thanks I would love to read your response.
Hey young Wanderer! I did consider a few other schools and I based my choice on a few things: 1) US News and Report ranking, 2) flexibility for part-time/online, 3) GRE requirements, and 4) informatics opportunities. Because of that, I ended up with 4 programs: Hopkins, Harvard, UNC, and Emory. After nearing the end of the MPH now, I have zero regrets and I'm very happy with my choice. As for residency, I did my PGY-1 2013-2014 and PGY-2 in 2014-2015. My current MPH program is 2018-2020. I considered doing an MPH during my PGY-2 but opted against it in the end because I wanted to do it at a different University and I didn't want to spend another year in training without a job :).
I actually get that question, very, very often so I answered it in this video! Be sure to use the timestamp to jump to your question! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DhDAW7hcrOg.html
