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The only public health school located in the nation's capital.
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on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
6th
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
NEW REPORT: Federal Medicaid and SNAP Cuts Could Result in One Million Jobs Lost and State GDPs Falling by More than $110 Billion in 2026
Severe Economic Consequences Projected Across All 50 States, Including Billions in Lost Tax Revenues
March 25, 2025
New report warns that potential budget cuts to Medicaid and SNAP could trigger severe economic consequences across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
A Public Health Amicus Brief Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Medicaid Beneficiaries’ Ability to Legally Enforce Their Right to Choose Their Family Planning Provider
The brief argues that this protection is vital for ensuring equitable access to healthcare, particularly in medically underserved areas
March 17, 2025
The brief argues that this protection is vital for ensuring equitable access to healthcare, particularly in medically underserved areas
NEW REPORT: Loss of Health Insurance Premium Tax Credits Projected to Cost States $34 Billion in GDP and More Than $2 Billion in Lost Tax Revenue
All 50 States Would Suffer Economic Fallout, with 286,000 Jobs Lost
March 3, 2025
Loss of Health Insurance Premium Tax Credits Projected to Cost States $34 Billion in GDP and More Than $2 Billion in Lost Tax Revenue