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The only school of public health in the nation’s capital and currently ranked #12 on U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Public Health Graduate schools.

Our Programs

A Message from Dean Goldman


Public health begins with the basics of our existence—clean water, healthy food, safe housing and breathable air—and continues through more complex and technical issues such as auto safety, vaccine development and distribution, infectious disease, maternal and child health, obesity, and health care reform. Public health impacts all of us: how long we live, the quality of our lives, our sense of well-being and mental health, and the health of our children and future generations. That’s why right now is the best time in history to pursue innovative solutions as we seek to create a healthier planet for all, especially underserved populations.

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OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES


Mission

We advance population health, wellbeing, and social justice locally, nationally, and globally by: Applying public health knowledge to enhance policy, practice, and management; Conducting rigorous, basic, applied, and translational research; and Educating the next generation of public health leaders, policy makers, practitioners, scientists, advocates, and managers.

OUR MISSION
Vision

Healthier and safer communities powered by public health.

OUR VISION
History

Established in July 1997, we are the only school of public health in the nation’s capital. Students from almost every US state and countries around the world pursue undergraduate, graduate and doctoral-level degrees in public health.

OUR HISTORY

Accreditation

Milken Institute School of Public Health and its programs have full accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health. The program in health services administration is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education. Institutions who receive these accreditations undergo a rigorous review process that evaluates the quality of instruction, curriculum, research, student experience and success of graduates in the job market. In addition, some employment opportunities are only available to graduates of accredited schools and programs. Milken Institute School of Public Health is also a member of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health and the American Public Health Association.

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WHO WE ARE

LEADERSHIP

Meet our Dean, Associate Deans and Assistant Deans.

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FACULTY

Meet the faculty who impact our students.

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

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OUR FACILITIES


950 New Hampshire Ave

The primary building for Milken Institute SPH opened in the spring of 2014, the LEED Platinum building houses all of the school’s academic departments and offers a state-of-the-art space for learning and hosting events. The beautiful multi-use facility provides a variety of spaces for students, faculty, staff as well as members of the community.

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2175 K St

The school also houses several administrative offices and research groups at 2175 K Street, NW, a short walk from the main public health building.

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Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd St, NW - 7th floor

The Science and Engineering Hall (SEH) epitomizes GW’s investment in research infrastructure and facilities that enable innovative research and teaching. An entire floor of labs and offices is dedicated to Milken Institute SPH, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation.

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Latest News


Health Policy Expert Named Milken Institute School of Public Health’s Chair of Health Policy and Management Department
04/06/2020

WASHINGTON, DC (April 6, 2020) — Anne Rossier Markus, PhD, MHS, JD, is Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management, effective June 1.

Call for Commentaries: “Women’s Health Policies: Election 2020 and Beyond”
03/11/2020

WASHINGTON, DC (March 16, 2020) — Critical women’s health issues—including reproductive health, maternal mortality, chronic disease, mental health, and gender-based...

Deportation or Detention of a Family Member Puts Latino/a Adolescents at High Risk of Suicidal Thoughts and Other Health Threats
03/10/2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 16, 2020)—Latino/a adolescents with a family member who was detained or deported beginning as early as 2017 were at high risk of suicidal ...

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