It also acquaints managers with the complex, changing public and private policy environments in which they and their organizations work. The goal of the program is to develop skilled, knowledgeable managers who can effectively meet the multiple, growing responsibilities of American health care institutions. Some previous professional or other relevant work experience is required for all candidates. Formal application to the School of Public Health should be made shortly after acceptance to the College of Physicians and Surgeons. An Executive MPH class enters each August.
Participants attend classes as a group.
Program sessions are held one long weekend a month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. When classes are not in session, students may communicate with each other, the program coordinator, and faculty using Columbia's e-mail system. Participants should expect to devote at least 15 hours per week to individual study in preparation for each monthly program. This program is a cooperative effort of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the School of Dental and Oral Surgery, and the Presbyterian Hospital. It has been designed to train specialists equipped to handle the expanded scope of maxillofacial surgical practice and to provide academic, research, and clinical leadership in this area.