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The only public health school located in the nation's capital.
Working toward a healthier and safer world powered by public health.
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12th
on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
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.
GW is a proud member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).
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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
2025 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released - 19 States Have Ds and Fs
2025 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released - 19 States Have Ds and Fs The overall U.S. grade improved slightly from a D+ to C-, as states made incremental progress
May 15, 2025
Every year, about one in five moms in the U.S. experience maternal mental health conditions, like postpartum depression. Research illustrates that 75% of women never get the treatment they need.
New Study Tracks Air Pollution and CO₂ Emissions Across Thousands of Cities Worldwide
May 7, 2025
In a sweeping new study of more than 13,000 urban areas worldwide, researchers have mapped air pollution levels and carbon dioxide emissions.
NEW STATE-BY-STATE REPORT: Medicaid Work Requirements Threaten Up to Half a Million Jobs and Could Drain State Economies by $59 Billion in 2026 Alone
Study Finds Proposed Changes Would Leave Millions Uninsured, Shrink State Budgets, and Undercut the U.S. Workforce
May 1, 2025
Proposed Medicaid work requirements could significantly reduce access to health coverage and trigger deep economic losses, while failing to increase employment.