Joint Educational Programs

TJU-UD Public Health Programs

Exciting opportunities exist for students in Jefferson’s School of Population Health, which offers master’s degrees in health policy and public health. The University of Delaware has established an undergraduate minor in public health and is planning to expand offerings in partnership with TJU. This program provides opportunities for joint teaching and shared internship or practicum experiences between the campuses.

Medical Scholars Program

This unique premedical/medical eight-year academic program is jointly sponsored by the University of Delaware and the Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. The program provides students with a balanced education in liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. The curriculum not only includes the traditional courses in the life/physical sciences but also the opportunity to specialize in one of three areas related to medicine dealing with bioethics, administration and public policy, or translational research. Small group discussions, problem-based instruction, and practicum experiences in clinical/institutional settings are special aspects of the program.

TJU-CCHS Human Genetics & Genetic Counseling Program

The Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling MS program will provide students integrative education and training to become compassionate and knowledgeable genetic counselors.

Healthcare Theatre Program

A course has been developed where nursing students will be placed in simulated hospital situations and work with theater students who have been trained as standardized patients and patient family members. Students mock ‘real life’ scenarios to assess the medical and communication skills of student health care providers.