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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
Milken Institute School of Public Health Community Mourns the Passing of Dr. Susan F. Wood
January 22, 2025
The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health community mourns the passing of Professor Emerita Dr. Susan F. Wood.
Study Reveals Rising Interest in Permanent Contraception After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned
Tubal Sterilization and Vasectomy Utilization Increased Among U.S. Young Adults
January 6, 2025
New study finds a significant increase in U.S. young adults seeking permanent contraception following the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
The Public Health Scholars Program Announces New Incoming Cohort
December 12, 2024
The Public Health Scholars Program (PHSP) at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) is delighted to announce a new incoming cohort of PHSP Scholars.