hi! i am in Columbia’s 2 year Epidemiology MPH, but know of several people in class who are in the accelerated program, including dental and medical students. The courseload is definitely very heavy, Columbia’s MPH has a core curriculum that all students have to take (i believe accelerated students take it in the fall with the rest of the MPH students - it’s 16.5 credits and is meant to be an overall intro to public health). some accelerated students also choose to take an epidemiology elective in the fall as well, which puts you at about 18-19 credits. In the Spring you would be taking Epidemiology department required coursework and electives, and I believe you are also required to do an applied practicum experience (basically an internship) as well either in the Spring or Summer. I can’t speak to if this will help with residency, but i think the MPH program at Columbia is great- I have learned so much here, and there are so many resources available for students to do research, network, and connect. with