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the Milken Institute School of Public Health
The only public health school located in the nation's capital.
Working toward a healthier and safer world powered by public health.
What sets us apart
11th
on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
6th
ranked online MPH program on Fortune Education's list of best online MPH programs
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.
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
Public Health Brief Urges Court to Preserve EMTALA’s Protections for Pregnant Women
October 29, 2024
Last June, the Supreme Court dismissed a case that would have determined whether emergency abortion care is protected under a federal law known as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act or EMTALA.
Study: Continuous Eligibility for Adults in Medicaid Linked to Higher Access to Mental Health Care
October 4, 2024
Study examines changes in access to mental health care for adults with low incomes before and after implementation of Medicaid continuous eligibility.