DO/MHA

A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) dual degree program provides a solid foundation in both medicine and healthcare administration. This program equips graduates with necessary clinical skills for treating patients and provides in-depth training in healthcare leadership and management. Physicians with an MHA are prepared to transition from an exclusive clinical focus to a physician executive managerial role in a healthcare organization.    

Benefits of the DO/MHA degree program:

• The MHA-trained physician will have in-depth knowledge and skills in: performance management and measurement, analytic thinking for solving problems in healthcare systems, health communications, process and quality improvement, project management, human relations management, strategic planning, professional and social responsibility, financial skills, and information technology.
• The MHA-trained physician will be prepared for a variety of healthcare management roles.
• The MHA-trained physician will rely on a population health management perspective for improving healthcare systems.

Potential managerial career paths:

• Vice president for medical affairs
• Chief medical officer (CMO)
• Physician-in-chief
• Chief clinical officer (CCO)
• Chief patient safety officer (CPSO)
• Chief quality officer (CQO)
• Chief medical information officer (CMIO)
• Chief health information officer (CHIO)

For more information and to apply to the HSC DO/MHA dual degree program, contact: Admissions@unthsc.edu. 

Curriculum

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine  

Health Administration (Online), MHA