DrPH Public Health at George Washington University

The doctor of public health program (DrPH) prepares thought leaders and practitioners to shape public health policy and practice discourse and lead organizational and societal change in the United States and around the world. An interdisciplinary, practice-based curriculum and applied research to equip public health leaders with skills for the development, implementation, and evaluation of efficient public health programs and policies and resolve complex systematic problems.

Faculty: Milken Institute School of Public Health  |  Department: Public Health  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

*Taken by all DrPH students prior to the start of first fall semester. DrPH Applied Practice Experience (DAPEx): Successful completion of all DAPEx requirements. Comprehensive Examination: Students become eligible to sit for the comprehensive examination after all required coursework has been completed. Upon successful completion of the exam, students officially enter the doctoral candidacy phase of the program.

Career pathways

The DrPH program training takes advantage of health policy and global health opportunities exclusive to Washington, DC, to prepare students for senior-level public health leadership roles in the United States and globally.

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