Mapping University-Based Master of Public Health Programs in the Arab world.

Background: The Arab world faces numerous health challenges that mandate a competent public health workforce and strengthening public health education.

Objective: To analyze university-based Master of Public Health (MPH) programs offered at Faculties of Public Health (FPH) and of Medicine (FM) in Arab countries.

Methods: We searched a regional database of academic public health institutions, conducted a search of university websites, and reviewed websites of the Association of Arab Universities and World Directory of Medical Schools.