Intersection of Public Health and Community Health Centers (CMPH-0344)

Spring 2026 · CMPH 0344 · Tufts University · 1.5 credits · Undergraduate

This course will explore the application of public health policy and theory in clinical practice. We will review the current state of Medicaid in Massachusetts (MassHealth) and its initiatives to improve quality in primary care and learn practical tools to translate this to clinical practice. Students will learn how to collect and interpret data and then use data to inform changes in clinical structure and practice to improve population health outcomes. By exploring the application of population health from the drawing board to implementation in a hands-on approach, students will learn data management, quality improvement, change management, and project management tools. They will complete the course with a toolkit of skills that they can use as a clinical leader in the future. This course will be taught by current MD/MPH practicing clinicians, and will also aim to demonstrate the practical application of public health concepts as a physician leader.

Course codes: CMPH-0344, CMPH 0344, CMPH0344, CMPH-344, CMPH 344, CMPH344

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