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Choosing a path: Degree and career options
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Degree and career options
When mapping out your career in medicine, it’s important that you are considering the full breadth of possibilities available with an MD.
Be sure to consider dual degree programs, or programs that allow you to earn two degrees simultaneously. SGU offers two dual degree programs: the Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Master in Public Health (MPH).
Having dual degrees can open more doors in careers related to disease prevention, health education, research, implementation science, policymaking, and more. Browse these resources to hear from SGU grads who earned dual degrees:
Career changers
For career changers, paving your path to an MD may look a bit different. For some, they may be going from one career in medicine to another. For others, the change may be substantial coming from an entirely different industry. Regardless, it is certainly still possible to earn your MD. Look through these resources—you might be surprised by what can be achieved!
- PA to MD: Transforming your medical career
- From RN to MD: Advancing your career from nurse to doctor
- 6 inspiring physicians who made a career change to medicine
- Becoming a doctor later in life
Start your journey to become an MD
Have you been thinking about applying to medical school but have more questions? SGU offers information sessions to provide insights on medical school and the MD program at SGU.
You will hear from SGU alumni and admissions officers about academics, campus life, the admission process, and scholarship opportunities. Learn about the School of Medicine and our tailored student support services.