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The only public health school located in the nation's capital.
Working toward a healthier and safer world powered by public health.
Exciting news! The Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University has achieved a commendable milestone, securing a place among the top ten recipients of NIH funding in its category. This notable achievement underscores the school's robust commitment to research and innovation in the health sector. Such recognition clearly indicates GWSPH's capacity to attract substantial resources, which are fundamental in supporting our diverse range of research, teaching and clinical initiatives. We thank you for your contribution to this effort via the encouragement of our research efforts, in many directions, that have been successful.
What sets us apart
12th
on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
6th
ranked online MPH program on Fortune Education's list of best online MPH programs
7th
ranked Health Policy and Management department on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
GW announced that it will join the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The university’s membership in the AAU recognizes its leading research, education and innovation. GW is one of just 71 institutions to receive membership. GW is proud to join the AAU in the mission of advancing research to address the world’s most urgent challenges.
"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
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GRADE Study investigators publish expanded results of major NIH-sponsored comparative study of glucose lowering medications in type 2 diabetes
NIH-funded researchers present findings in a special collection in the journal Diabetes Care regarding differences in medication acceptance, quality-of-life, insulin secretion, mortality and other outcomes among four commonly used type 2 diabetes medicati
March 25, 2024
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New partnership aims to improve immunization efforts in conflict-afflicted and under immunized settings
PATH, the George Washington University, Kinshasa School of Public Health, and Conception, Etude, Sécurité Alimentaire & Formation announce a partnership to improve routine immunization efforts
March 25, 2024
PATH and the George Washington University, in partnership with several universities and research organizations, were awarded a $5 million, five-year award by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish a Learning Consortium focused on routine immunization in conflict-afflicted & under immunized settings.