Harvard School of Public Health
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| Type | Public health graduate school |
|---|---|
| Established | 1922 |
| Dean | Michelle A. Williams |
| Location | Boston , Massachusetts
, United States |
| Campus | Urban |
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is the public health graduate school of Harvard University, located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is considered a leading institution in the fields of public health research and education.
History[edit | edit source]
The school was founded in 1922 as the Harvard-MIT School of Health Officers, the first professional training program of its kind in America. It became an independent Harvard faculty in 1946 and was renamed the Harvard School of Public Health. In 2014, it was renamed the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in honor of a $350 million donation from the Morningside Foundation, established by Hong Kong billionaire Gerald Chan.
Academics[edit | edit source]
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health offers a wide range of programs, including Master of Public Health (MPH), Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), and various doctoral programs in health-related fields. The school is known for its interdisciplinary approach, integrating the biological, quantitative, and social sciences.
Research[edit | edit source]
Research at the school covers a broad spectrum of public health issues such as global health, environmental health, nutrition, and epidemiology. The school is known for its research in the prevention of chronic diseases, the economic analysis of health care systems, and the impact of lifestyle choices on health.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The school's facilities include modern laboratories, classrooms, and libraries. It also houses several research centers, such as the Center for Global Health and the Center for Population and Development Studies.
Notable Alumni and Faculty[edit | edit source]
The school has a long list of distinguished alumni and faculty who have made significant contributions to public health and science. Notable figures include Atul Gawande, a surgeon and health policy researcher, and Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Minister of Norway and Director-General of the World Health Organization.
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