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The dual degree MD/MBA program links the MD degree with intensive management education at a top business school providing graduates with a full MBA with a concentration in the health sector. This five-year program is designed for students interested in both clinical medicine and the business aspects of medicine, and is tailored for individuals seeking careers in clinical leadership in the for-profit and not-for-profit industries. Graduates pursue careers in a wide range of healthcare, such as traditional healthcare delivery, academia, life sciences, health information technology, government service, and entrepreneurship—where graduates become leaders in starting new healthcare ventures.

Degree Requirements

The MD/MBA program is conducted under the joint auspices of Boston University’s School of Medicine and Questrom School of Business. Students complete the first three years pursuing the standard medical school curriculum and then spend their fourth year fully integrated into the MBA program at Questrom.

During this fourth year, students will take 45 credit hours of management courses, with an emphasis on health sector issues. Multiple aspects of the sector are addressed, including healthcare delivery, the life sciences industry, and health information technology. In their fifth year, students will complete their remaining medical school and management course credits at Questrom. The MD degree is awarded by the School of Medicine and the MBA degree in Health Sector Management is awarded by the Questrom School of Business. Both degrees are granted at the medical school graduation.

To earn both degrees, students must successfully complete the required classroom and clinical coursework for the MD degree, the required coursework for the MBA degree, and a 400-hour field placement “internship” in a healthcare business or organization. Students must earn the grade of Pass or Honor in all MED courses and must maintain a grade point average of 2.7 (on a scale of 4.0) in MBA courses.