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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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Students discuss their real-world experiences working in the field.
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
Climate Actions Offer Immediate, Local Benefits Such as Job Creation
New report offers a framework to help encourage local action on climate change
December 9, 2025
New report offers a framework to help encourage local action on climate change
Study Finds Genetic Testing Reveals Often Overlooked Fungal Infections in California Clinics
Cryptic fungal pathogen is a dominant cause of drug-resistant infections in Southern California
December 4, 2025
Study in JAMA Network Open finds a rarely diagnosed, drug-resistant fungus—Aspergillus tubingensis—may be a leading cause of infections in Southern California.
