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MPH/MHA in USA
The other option for DENTISTS and DOCTORS is to do Masters in Public Health (MPH) or Masters in Hospital/Health Care Administration (MHA). These courses don’t cost a bomb but again, salary levels are low as compared to dentists/physicians/specialists. But these degree courses does offer a good living in US as compared to rich living associated with Dentists/Doctors (as per US Standards) .
The main thing needed is GRE and TOEFL and work experience. The fees for a typical two year course ranges from $ 22,000 to $ 45,000 depending upon ranking and location of university. It’s very important that one does his/her Masters degree from a course which is accredited by the respective accreditation bodies. Beware of universities where these programs are not accredited.
On getting admission, you apply for F1 (Student visa). But all this again needs strong documentation. The best part is US Immigration laws permit you to work 20 hrs /week on-campus during fall and spring and 40hrs/week during summer. Effectively, your earnings can take care of your monthly expenditure and also, you can get scholarships also to make your education free of cost, but everything needs to be planned before time and application deadlines are very strictly adhered by universities.
There are other options too which one has, where admissions are easy: Masters in Clinical Research; Biomaterials; Dental Materials; etc. These fields acts as a stepping stone for your career in dentistry. Again, GRE and TOEFL is needed for these.
Beware of all those consultants who promise admissions into MPH and MHA without GRE. These programs are not recognised by their respective accredition bodies and put your career into jeopardy. | 