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The only public health school located in the nation's capital.
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11th
on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
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
Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health Launches New Initiative to Strengthen Postpartum Care
Initiative, funded by The Commonwealth Fund, will convene leading clinicians, researchers and policy experts to define and advance high-quality postpartum care nationwide
April 8, 2026
Initiative, funded by The Commonwealth Fund, will convene leading clinicians, researchers and policy experts to define and advance high-quality postpartum care nationwide
The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health Rises to No. 11 in National Rankings
U.S. News and World Report ranks top schools of public health
April 8, 2026
The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health Rises to No. 11 in National Rankings
Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun Announced as 2026 Commencement Speaker
April 6, 2026
Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun is a nationally recognized emergency medicine physician, public health executive, and health policy expert who currently serves as President and CEO of the Public Health Accreditation Board, the nation’s sole accrediting body for governmental public health.