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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
12th
on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
5th
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
Nearly 1 in 5 Urinary Tract Infections Linked to Contaminated Meat
New study finds people in underserved neighborhoods face the highest risk of foodborne infections
October 23, 2025
New study finds people in underserved neighborhoods face the highest risk of foodborne infections
New National Tracker Reveals Stark Gaps in Rural Medicaid Primary Care Workforce
Data tool from George Washington University offers states critical insights as $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program gets underway
October 17, 2025
New Report: ACA Tax Credit Expiration Will Lead to Job Loss
New report suggests that in addition to causing health insurance costs to soar, letting the ACA tax credits expire will cause hundreds of thousands to lose jobs.
October 16, 2025