Real Students. Real Impact.

“I think the most valuable part of the MPH program was the diversity of students that were in each class. They were some of the most professional, diverse, and intelligent men and women I have ever met, and they were my classmates! The last, most valuable piece was having my student success specialist and my advisor be part of my journey toward my degree. They were with me every step of the way, and their guidance and support were among the biggest reasons I graduated.”

Edwin T.

Retired U.S. Army special operations medic, 23 years of service

“I have also greatly appreciated the strength and reach of GW’s alumni network. Seeing fellow graduates across the healthcare workforce, whether in health plans, provider organizations, federal agencies, or consulting, reinforced the versatility of the degree and the credibility of the program. The network provides both inspiration and meaningful professional connectivity, which has been an added benefit of the experience.”

Michael C.

Senior Program Manager, value-based care & population health strategy

“The online MPH program was the springboard for my career. It led to my pursuing a PhD at a large research institution studying antimicrobial resistance, while also working with applied public health groups on campus, and a joint appointment at the intersection of infectious disease and policy. Much of my background has a veterinary focus, so having a human-focused MPH degree has been important in my career running clinical trials since finishing my scholastic endeavors.”

Ethan T.

Epidemiology & clinical trial leadership, infectious disease

“The faculty consistently advised me on career choices, and those relationships led directly to positions at USAID and later maternal health work in Kenya. Today, as an Executive Director, I regularly rely on skills I developed during the program — program evaluation, health systems thinking and leadership — and the mentorship I received continues to shape how I approach my work.”

Sarah M.

Executive Director, digital health nonprofit, Tanzania

“I was able to continue working in a full-time role at the local Health Department while pursuing my MPH. This enabled me to graduate from the MPH program with 3+ years of experience.”

Madison B.

Vice President of Practice Operations, Habitat Health; formerly Director of Senior and Complex Care, AltaMed Health Services

“An MPH is incredibly versatile: it can stand powerfully on its own as preparation for leadership in public health, policy and prevention, or it can meaningfully complement another degree by broadening your impact.”

Minh L.

PhD, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; MPH — pursuing federal public health service

“I decided to get my MPH with a focus on seeing how the media impacts our health decisions and the role it plays in health communication. GW offered me the flexibility to continue to work full time and experience a well-rounded generalist program.”

Christina R.F

Senior Engagement Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

“The MPH has fundamentally shaped my academic and professional trajectory. It strengthened my ability to move from individual patient care to building systems of care. After completing the program, I founded and now direct a dedicated Pericardial Disease Program in Washington, DC, that serves a large and diverse patient population, including a significant proportion of Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries.”

Syed W.

Director, Pericardial Disease Program, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute

“Through research with the World Health Organization G4 Alliance in Ethiopia, I’ve worked on developing an operative encounter registry, focusing not just on data collection, but on how surgical data systems can be implemented in a way that is effective, scalable and sustainable.”

Dalal A.

MPH, GW; MD candidate, Medical College of Wisconsin

“The coursework strengthened my analytical thinking and deepened my understanding of public health principles, offering a more nuanced approach to problem-solving. I have taken on more complex responsibilities and feel better prepared for future advancement opportunities. Overall, the program has elevated both my competence and confidence as a professional.”

Beatrice B.

20+ years in federal genomics infrastructure leadership