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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
1st
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
Poor water, sanitation, and hygiene in low-income countries may help fuel the emergence of deadly pathogens
New Study of E. coli in Cambodia Finds Genetic Elements Conferring Resistance to Powerful Antibiotics Widely Dispersed in Humans and Animals
September 19, 2023
New Study of E. coli in Cambodia Finds Genetic Elements Conferring Resistance to Powerful Antibiotics Widely Dispersed in Humans and Animals
Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Announces its 2024 Cohort
September 18, 2023
Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Announces its 2024 Cohort
Social Media May Be Used to Combat COVID Vaccine Hesitancy in Nigeria
New study suggests social media may be a useful tool to counter vaccine disinformation in the US and other countries
September 15, 2023
New study suggests social media may be a useful tool to counter vaccine disinformation in the US and other countries