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Milken Institute School of Public Health responds to the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racism.Milken Institute School of Public Health is committed to excellence in scholarship to advance the health of the populations of our local, national, and global communities: Our mission is to provide the best public health educational experience incorporating our core values of scholarship and leadership, scientific rigor and policy analysis, and training to foster the next generation of thought leaders, practitioners, policy makers and scientists who will transform public health worldwide especially for underserved and poor populations.
Over the past 18 years, the Milken Institute School of Public Health has grown into a preeminent destination for tomorrow's public health leaders. Located in Washington, DC, our students have access to unrivaled resources, networking opportunities and potential job opportunities that complement one of the strongest faculties in the country. With six departments, over 30 programs and the flexibility to study in the classroom or online, we have the program for you.
Milken Institute School of Public Health is dedicated to ensuring each of our students is armed with the information and opportunities to make the most of their time at the school. Through regular newsletter correspondence, updated news and events, The Source and our array of career services, our student body has the tools, resources and recommendations needed to confidently navigate their course of study and the career management life cycle.
Milken Institute School of Public Health faculty and staff are a diverse group of dedicated professionals passionate about upholding the mission and vision of the school. Our faculty consist of dynamic scholars, selected to join the faculty at GW because they possess a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge. Our staff work tirelessly to support our leadership, faculty and students to ensure the best learning experience possible.
Milken Institute School of Public Health Faculty and Staff are a diverse group of dedicated professionals passionate about upholding the mission and vision of the school. Our faculty consists of dynamic scholars, selected to join the faculty at GW because they possess a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge. Our staff work tirelessly to support our leadership, faculty and students to ensure the best learning experience possible.
Why Choose GW
Academics
With over 30 degree options, our programs engage your interests and prepare you for a successful career in public health.
The variety of program offerings allow you to uniquely position yourself for a career that requires both breadth and depth of public health knowledge.
Academics
Ranked #12 - U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Health Graduate Programs
Location
The only school of public health in Washington, DC.
Our location in the nation's capital gives our students unparalleled access to key public health players in the classroom and in the field. They have the opportunity to work or volunteer in the local or national agencies and organizations shaping public health policy and practice.
Admissions
3 Years at #1 – Fittest Cities List by the American College of Sports Medicine
Research
Shaping public health policy and practice.
Our commitment to and passion for research that translates into real-world policy and practice is second to none. That drive for research excellence creates a vibrant culture of learning and academic integrity among students, and is the drive that will save lives and change the world.
Research
$43.1 million - In 2015, GWSPH had the highest level of research funding in its history.
Network
Once you're a part of the GW family, you're always a part of the GW family.
Students have the opportunity to connect with Milken Institute SPH alumni through our strong global alumni community. Many students tap into this network to find practicum, research, career and internship opportunities.
Alumni
574 students – Representing more than 20 countries, the class of 2016 was our largest.
Faculty
Learn from public health practitioners who are experts in their fields.
Our faculty bring a broad range of skills, knowledge, real-world experience and professional contacts to the educational experience. As a student, you can tap into this expertise through one-on-one mentorship opportunities, research and to develop a customized field experience that matches your interests and professional development needs.
Faculty Directory
130 – Full time faculty, complemented by nearly 300 part-time faculty leading our students.
Departments
Scott Evans
PROFESSOR AND CHAIR
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
Fast Fact: Dr. Evans also serves as the Director of the George Washington Biostatistics Center and is the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and three books on clinical trials.
MELISSA PERRY
PROFESSOR AND CHAIR
Environmental and Occupational Health
Fast Fact: Dr. Melissa Perry credits her experience of growing up in a Vermont farm community with inspiring her focus on under-protected workers, and her occupational research has made a real difference in workers' lives. (She is also cousins with singer/songwriter Katy Perry.)
ALAN E. GREENBERG
PROFESSOR AND CHAIR
Epidemiology
Fast Fact: Dr. Greenberg has been chair for over 10 years and is the Founding Director of the GW Center for HIV/AIDS Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health Laboratory Research.
JENNIFER SACHECK
PROFESSOR AND CHAIR
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Fast Fact: Dr. Sacheck actively participates on advisory committees on national health policy and youth sports and health initiatives.
JAMES M. TIELSCH
PROFESSOR AND CHAIR
Global Health
Fast Fact: Dr. Tielsch has spent over 20 years working through research on the expansion of vitamin A deficiency, has been the recipient of numerous national awards and has served on advisory committees for the US government.
JANE THORPE
PROFESSOR AND INTERIM CHAIR
Health Policy and Management
Fast Fact: Professor Thorpe joined the Department in 2009 and specializes in healthcare law and policy in the areas of Medicare, Medicaid, health care delivery systems and financing, health information exchange and technology, and corporate compliance.
RAJIV RIMAL
PROFESSOR AND CHAIR
Prevention and Community Health
Fast Fact: Dr. Rimal has over 20 years of experience in health communication research that has most recently worked on developing, implementing and evaluating HIV prevention interventions through mass media.
3 Majors
& 4 Minor Programs
Undergraduate
In addition to our Bachelor degree offerings, we offer minors in four different areas of study: Bioinformatics, Exercise Science, Nutrition Science and Public Health.
One of a Kind Experience
Zannah Herridge-Meyer, MPH ‘17
Since starting the program, I’ve been very happy to see how open faculty and students are to sharing ideas and helping each other find research opportunities. I’ve been able to serve as a department liaison, work with department faculty as a graduate research assistant and help with panels and events.
Rachel Gunsalus, MPH ‘18
Washington, DC attracts the advocates, analysts and decision-makers that contribute to nationwide change. The opportunity to witness their process firsthand is like no other.
Amanda Quintana, MPH ‘16
Washington, DC is home to amazing headquarters and NGOs. Having the opportunity to attend seminars and conferences of my interest has been extremely rewarding personally and academically. The school’s location allows for important, high-profiled professionals to come to our events and allows students to network!
Ariel Sherman, MPH ‘16
The faculty are outstanding and always willing to help connect students to opportunities of interest. The department does an excellent job emphasizing the practice of public health to better prepare students for life after grad school.
Abbey Woolverton, MS ‘16
Washington, DC is a great place to interact with people working in a variety of public health fields. Choosing GW meant more opportunities to interact with public health professionals and more opportunities to discover what I can do with my degree in public health.
