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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.
GW announced that it will join the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The university’s membership in the AAU recognizes its leading research, education and innovation. GW is one of just 71 institutions to receive membership. GW is proud to join the AAU in the mission of advancing research to address the world’s most urgent challenges.
What sets us apart
12th
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
7th
ranked Health Policy and Management department on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
"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

Florida’s Approach to Medicaid Unwinding Puts Hundreds of Thousands of Floridans at Risk
New analysis finds more than a quarter million Floridians will become uninsured due to incomprehensible paperwork requirements by spring 2024
December 1, 2023
New analysis finds more than a quarter million Floridians will become uninsured due to incomprehensible paperwork requirements by spring 2024

Medicare Plans to Expand Mental Health Access
The federal health plan will start covering marriage, family and mental health counselors
November 28, 2023
Medicare Plans to Expand Mental Health Access

Expert Available: Texas Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants Could Lead to Lasting Mental Health Harms for Latinos
November 20, 2023
Senate Bill 4 would allow local and state police to arrest undocumented immigrants who come into Texas.