MD/MBA Joint Degree
Program Overview
Accelerate your career growth both in the healthcare industry and fields outside of medicine with Tulane University’s rigorous and unique Doctor of Medicine/Master of Business Administration joint degree program.
Whether you’re a current Tulane School of Medicine student or an aspiring physician-leader, our MD/MBA joint degree program is designed to help you stand out with specialized skills at the intersection of health care and business.
Work closely with highly experienced faculty mentors in engaging courses. You can complete your Doctor of Medicine and Master of Business Administration joint degree program in just five years. You’ll graduate prepared to become an inspiring physician capable of navigating the complexities of the fast-changing healthcare industry.
MBA Admissions
t Freeman, you’ll receive personal attention throughout the admissions process and beyond. Our admissions team will provide individual feedback to determine which course of study is the best fit for you, and we’ll counsel you on how to put forth your strongest application.
All applicants receive consideration for fellowships. GMAT/GRE waivers are available for qualified candidates.
Student Spotlight
Eric Pineda (MD/MBA) describes his experiences as a dual degree student at Tulane.
The Freeman Experience
Freeman provides opportunities to consult with a startup, dive deep into the energy industry, connect with peers at institutions around the world or continue your education with a non-degree program. This along with signature classes, project-based courses and exceptional facilities allows Freeman to emphasize action learning by giving students the hands-on experience that they will use on the first day of their career and throughout their professional lives.
MD/MBA Curriculum
As you complete the joint degree program, you’ll learn how to build more efficient practices, lead vital research teams, design and run innovative organizations, and become an entrepreneur in the healthcare industry.
We intentionally keep class sizes small in our Doctor of Medicine and MBA program to give students more one-on-one time with professional-level equipment and tools.
Whether you are in business or the healthcare industry, it’s important to have experience in environmental, social and governance practices to provide transparency, mitigate risk and be a responsible steward of the future.
Put your learning into action in the MD/MBA program: In your first year, you’ll complete a semester-long consulting practicum with a real company, and your second-year impact cornerstone will let you address a company’s sustainability issues.
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