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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
11th
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
6th
ranked Health Policy and Management department on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
The Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University is 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, as well as our capacity to attract substantial resources.
GW is a proud member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The university’s membership in the AAU recognizes its leading research, education and innovation. Our membership in the AAU shows our commitment to advancing research to address the world’s most urgent challenges.
Our Departments
Top Ranked • Innovative • Connected
"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
NIH Leader to Oversee Milken Institute School of Public Health’s Prevention Center
Renowned global health epidemiologist Timothy Holtz to chair the Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness
June 4, 2024
Timothy Holtz is the newly appointed chair and director of the Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness.
Obesity Action Coalition and STOP Obesity Alliance Collaborate on New Medicaid Obesity Treatment Coverage Research
June 3, 2024
The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and the STOP Obesity Alliance are proud to announce the release of the "Medicaid Obesity Treatment Coverage Study."
2024 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released
The U.S. improved from a D to D+, as state grades inched up
May 14, 2024
Maternal mental health disorders, like postpartum depression, affect roughly 600,000 (20%) of U.S. mothers a year.