CPH Exam

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About the CPH Exam

The Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam consists of 200 questions, and you have 4 hours to complete it. All questions on the exam are multiple choice and single-best answer.

DPHS Offer for CPH Exam

MPH and MSPH (includes joint degrees) – Eligible students may apply to participate in the CPH Bootcamp preparatory sessions. If successful, DPHS covers the registration fee for the CPH Exam.

Instructions

Eligibility:

  • Current students in Spring 2025 in one of these programs:
    • MPH - includes dual degrees with MPA, MLAS, MAIA, JD
    • MSPH
  • GPA of 3.5 or above
  • All core courses completed or will be completed in Spring 2025.
  • No more than 9 credits remaining to complete the MPH or MSPH
  • Participate in 5 sessions of CPH Prep Bootcamp (Fridays, May 2 - May 30) and pass the practice exam on June 6.

Info-session:

  • Please review last year's info-session with general information about the CPH Exam, and experience from a student who took it.
  • Info-session Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
  • Recording: Watch Video (~30 min.)
  • Passcode: DPHS-CPHInfo2024

Application:

  • MPH and MSPH (include joint degrees) must apply to verify eligibility. Space is limited and selection will be on a first-come basis.
  • Application will open from April 15 thru April 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM 
  • After you have read all the instructions, you may apply.

Application

Student Agreement:

  • The selected applicants will receive a contract agreement describing the DPHS offer and conditions.
  • Only students who accept these conditions by signing the agreement will be allowed to participate in the CPH Bootcamp sessions.
  • Deadlines are firm.

CPH Bootcamp Sessions:

  • Students must participate in ALL 5 sessions to be eligible for the exam registration voucher.
  • Preparatory CPH Bootcamp sessions will be offered remotely on these Fridays in 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
    • Friday, May 2
    • Friday, May 9
    • Friday, May 16
    • Friday, May 23
    • Friday, May 30
    • Friday, June 6 (CPH Exam Day)

Pre and Post Practice Tests:

  • Students will take a pretest prior to the first Bootcamp session.
  • Students will take a post practice test at the end of the Bootcamp. Students must pass this post-test to be eligible for the registration voucher.

CPH Exam Vouchers:

  • Students who participate in all 5 Bootcamp preparatory sessions and pass the post practice test will be eligible to receive a voucher to cover the CPH Exam registration fee.
  • Vouchers are managed and distributed by the DPHS administrator.

CPH Exam:

  • CPH Exam Date: must be taken on Friday, June 6, 2025.
  • Exam options are in-person or virtually.
  • MD/MPH students – will take the CPH Exam as part of their program.

How to Prepare for the CPH Exam

Study Resources:

  • Study resources with sample questions, tips for studying practice exam and study plans
  • Free webinars to prepare for CPH Exam
  • Tips ofn Effective Study Skills Workshop – presented by Dr. Adrian Reynolds on March, 2024
    • Recording is available in One-Stop Shop "Resources" Tab.

Contact Information

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