University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine

Vaccinating a child on the Marshall Islands (photo by Lisa Chiou, MD; courtesy of the Global Health Resource Center and International Health Group)

Prospective Students

Apply today to the School of Public Health and Community Medicine, ranked #4 among all public health schools in the United States by US News and World Report.

Last year our faculty brought in $83.3 million in research awards, placing us fourth among all colleges and schools at the UW. We also ranked second in the nation on The Chronicle of Higher Education 2007 Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index.

Upcoming Events

San-Pin Wang Endowment Lecture

May 15, 4:00pm–5:00pm

13th Annual Summer Institute in Statistical Genetics

June 16–July 2

17th Annual Summer Institute for Public Health Practice

August 11–August 15

More events in the Events Calendar

News Briefs

Karen Hartfield receives Service Award for Public Health Seattle King County from Dean Pat Wahl

Community Partner Award

Public Health-Seattle & King County Wins 2008 Service Award for Community Partners.

David Cay Johnston

The podcast of the 2008 Gloyd Lecture is now available.

Food Costs & Obesity

Adam Drewnowski says rising food prices will affect rates of obesity and diabetes.

Health & Weight

Glen Duncan suggests ways to gauge and improve personal health.

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The School of Public Health and Community Medicine's logo (Soul Catcher) is a Northwest Coast Indian symbol of physical and mental well-being. It was designed by artist Marvin Oliver and is a registered trademark of the School.