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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
GW's Inaugural Open Source Conference
April 11, 2025
GW’s Open Source Program hosted its inaugural Open Source Conference with Keith Crandall, professor in DBB, as the keynote speaker as highlighted in the GW Today.
GWSPH Celebrates National Public Health Week with Community, Conversation, and Action
April 11, 2025
GWSPH Celebrates National Public Health Week with Community, Conversation, and Action
Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost the Risk for COVID-19 Infection, Study Finds
New research uncovers how bacteria in the nose may play a role in making the respiratory tract more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection
April 10, 2025
New research uncovers how bacteria in the nose may play a role in making the respiratory tract more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection