dpt-mph dpt-mph the doctor of physical therapy and master of public health dual degree (dpt-mph) program offers the opportunity for physical therapy clinicians to pursue a doctoral-level education in combination with an integrated approach to health care. a dpt-mph program is aimed at teaching doctors to be strong leaders in preventive health care, as well as effective following a public health crisis. graduates with a dpt-mph can pursue careers in curriculum development for programs that treat people with chronic conditions as well as research and teaching of new methods of rehabilitation.