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The only public health school located in the nation's capital.
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5th
ranked Health Policy and Management department on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
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The Milken Institute School of Public Health is among the top ten recipients of NIH funding in its category.
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"My interest in GW is sparked by the potential opportunities. I wanted to be part of a community that encourages each other to succeed and encourages an open exchange of ideas about public health."
Estefania Martinez
MPH '23
Latest News at GWSPH
Study Finds Genetic Testing Reveals Often Overlooked Fungal Infections in California Clinics
Cryptic fungal pathogen is a dominant cause of drug-resistant infections in Southern California
December 4, 2025
Study in JAMA Network Open finds a rarely diagnosed, drug-resistant fungus—Aspergillus tubingensis—may be a leading cause of infections in Southern California.
Milken Institute SPH Shines at APHA 2025: Three Days of Innovation, Collaboration, and Impact!
November 12, 2025
In November 2025, the Milken Institute SPH joined colleagues and leaders from across the field at the American Public Health Association's Annual Conference.