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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 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.

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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

Analyzing New OSHA Data Sets Would Help Prevent Injuries/Save Lives
February 13, 2025
Injury data sets that OSHA now makes public are an underused resource in preventing workplace injuries.

New Study: Anti-Smoking Chatbots Provide Sound Advice — Most of the Time
Researchers found significant variation in adherence to public health guidelines, highlighting the need for improved chatbot accuracy
February 10, 2025
Anti-Smoking Chatbots Provide Sound Advice — Most of the Time. Researchers found significant variation in adherence to public health guidelines.

The 34th Annual Gibbs Oration and 18th Annual Coile Lecture: Honoring Healthcare Leadership and Vision
February 7, 2025
The Milken Institute School of Public Health’s Department of Health Policy & Management, in partnership with the National Capital Healthcare Executives (NCHE), hosted the 34th Annual Gibbs Oration and 18th Annual Coile Lecture last month.