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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
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.
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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 28,000 Work Injuries Every Year are Linked to Hot Weather
New research shows the hidden toll of heat in the workplace and supports the importance of an OSHA extreme heat exposure standard in protecting the nation’s workers
October 6, 2025
New GW and Harvard study finds extreme heat drives 28,000 U.S. workplace injuries yearly, underscoring need for stronger OSHA heat protections.
US Foreign Assistance Must Step Up Amid Growing Displacement and Rapid Environmental Change
Working paper issued by public health participants in a roundtable held at the George Washington University
September 24, 2025
Working paper from a George Washington University public health roundtable, featuring insights and research from leading participants in the field.
Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Announces its 2026 Cohort
September 15, 2025
The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity announced its 2026 cohort — 15 leaders worldwide creating bold solutions to improve health in their communities.