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 2026 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 2026.
- No more than 9 credits remaining to complete the MPH or MSPH
- Participate in 5 sessions of CPH Prep Bootcamp (Fridays, May 1 - May 29) and pass the practice exam on June 5.
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 14 thru April 26, 2026 at 5:00 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 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Friday, May 1
- Friday, May 8
- Friday, May 15
- Friday, May 22
- Friday, May 29
- Friday, June 5 (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 5, 2026.
- Exam options are in-person or virtually.
- MD/MPH students – will take the CPH Exam as part of their program.
