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Betsey Asher, Admissions OfficerColumbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Vincent James, Director of AdmissionsHarvard School of Public Health
Taryn Mallonee, Assistant Director of RecruitmentJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Mary Keefe, Director of AdmissionsYale School of Public Health
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Columbia Harvard Hopkins YaleFounded 1921 1922 1916 1915
Location New York, NY
Columbia University Medical Center Campus
Boston, MA
Longwood Medical Campus of Harvard University
Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University Medical Campus
New Haven, CT
Yale Medical School Campus
Enrollment 1293 1025 2287 223
“Public Health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention. Public health professionals analyze the effect on health of genetics, personal choice and the environment in order to develop programs that protect the health of your family and community.”
Resource: www.whatispublichealth.org
Biostatistics - Estimating the number of deaths from gun violence or looking at trends in drunk driving injuries by using math and
science is the study of biostatistics. Forecasting scenarios, identifying health trends within the community, explaining biological
phenomena, as well as determining the causes of disease and injury, biostatistics are an integral part of public health.
Epidemiology - When food poisoning or an influenza outbreak attacks a community, the "disease detectives" or epidemiologists are
asked to investigate the cause of disease and control its spread. Epidemiologists do fieldwork to determine what causes disease or
injury, what the risks are, who is at risk, and how to prevent further incidences.
Environmental Health Sciences - The air we breathe; the water we drink; the complex interactions between human genetics and our
surroundings. Environmental health studies the impact of our surroundings on our health.
Health Administration - Managing the database at a school clinic; developing budgets for a health department; creating polices for
health insurance companies; and directing hospital services all depend on health administrators. The field of health services
administration combines politics, business, and science in managing the human and fiscal resources needed to deliver effective public
health services.
Behavioral Sciences/Health Education - Stopping the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, such as herpes and HIV/AIDS;
helping youth recognize the dangers of binge drinking; and promoting seatbelt use. Behavioral Science/Health Education focuses on
ways that encourage people to make healthy choices.
Resource: www.whatispublichealth.org
Columbia Harvard Hopkins YaleBiostatistics Biostatistics Biochemistry & Molecular
BiologyBiostatistics
Environmental Health Sciences Environmental Health Biostatistics Environmental Health Sciences
Epidemiology Epidemiology Environmental Health Sciences Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases
General Public Health Genetics and Complex Diseases Epidemiology Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Health Policy & Management Global Health and Population Health, Behavior & Society Health Policy
Population & Family Health Health Policy and Management Health Policy and Management Health Care Management
Sociomedical Sciences Immunology and Infectious Diseases
International Health Social & Behavioral Sciences
Part-Time Management & One-year Accelerated programs
Nutrition Mental Health Advanced Professional M.P.H. in six concentration areas
Executive MPH and MS programs
Social and Behavioral Sciences Molecular Microbiology & Immunology
Global Health Concentration
Global Health Certificate & over 20 others available
Master of Public Health Program
(seven concentrations)
Population, Family & Reproductive Health
Accelerated MBA/MPH in Health Care Management
Do your research CEPH accreditation Private vs. Public Research Centers and Affiliations Size of the Institution “If you’ve seen one school, you’ve seen one
school.”
Personalized Statement of Purpose - Why you are applying and how do your research interests “fit” with that particular area of study at that institution?
Official Transcripts - Transcripts will be required from ALL courses taken at any institution – this will include summer and non-degree coursework
Standardized Test Scores - Take the exam as early as possible.
Letters of Recommendation – Your recommender should be able to speak to your academic and research abilities, know your past experience and future goals, and provide examples of your unique qualities.
Experience – Work, volunteer, and life experience relays your understanding of and commitment to the profession.
Application Deadlines - Vary from school to school and from degree to degree
Columbia Harvard Hopkins YaleDegrees Offered
MPH, MHA, MS, DrPH, PhD
SM (42.5, 60 & 80-cr), MPH, SD, interdisciplinary DrPH, (PhD)
MPH (schoolwide), MHA, MHS, MPP, MSPH, ScM,
PhD, DrPH, ScD
MPH, MS, PhD
Deadlines December 1 / MPH, MHA, MS, DrPH, PhD
Dec. 15 (all)/February 15 (secondary deadline for MHCM)
Varies upon degree and department
January 15th / MPH December 15th / MS, PhD
Application SOPHAS application,
all transcripts, three letters of recommendation (online only), resume or CV, personal statement and test scores
No application fee, SOPHAS application (and fee) required, all transcripts, three letters of rec. (online only), resume or CV, personal statement and test scores
AY/SOPHAS application, all transcripts, three letters of recommendation (preferred online), resume or CV, personal statement and test scores
SOPHAS application, all transcripts, three letters of rec (online only), resume or CV, personal statement and test scores
Test Scores Required
GRE (GMAT, MCAT, LSAT or DAT may be substituted at the Admission Committee’s discretion)
GRE/GMAT Code: 2159
GRE - HSPH code 3456 (MCAT if MD or in med school; GMAT if MBA; LSAT if JD, in 3rd yr of law school or in HLS; DAT if DDS or DMD)
GRE, GMAT, MCAT (Varies upon Degree and Department)
JHSPH code: 5352
JHSPH SOPHAS code: 3738
GRE/GMAT – code 3975MCAT – code “SOPHAS”
LSAT if Yale JD/MPH
Experience Preferred and required by some programs
Preferred and required by some programs
Preferred and required by some programs
Preferred and required by some programs
Relays your understanding of public health Community service Paid or unpaid it should demonstrate leadership, direction and commitment
to the public health profession Working on issues of health promotion and prevention Research in public health related field Shadowing or working with public health professionals Working for a non-profit involved in public health advocacy Local health department, accredited school of public health or other agency
Work Volunteer Life
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
- Biostatistics Enrichment Summer Program (BEST)
- Columbia Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (CSIBS)
- Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) Harvard School of Public Health
-Summer Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health
-Summer Program in Epidemiology
-Summer Program in Quantitative Sciences Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Diversity Summer Internship Program (DSIP)
- http://www.jhsph.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-student-life/ Yale School of Public Health
-Yale BioSTEP
www.jhsph.edu/admissions
• Applicants use this application for all programs EXCEPT the MPH program
• From the Admissions page, click “How to Apply”• Bookmark/Save Logon Information• Online: Statement of Goals, CV & Letters of
Recommendation • Self-Service – Log back on to check application status
Employment can be found in a variety of areas, including: Aging population Behavior-related disorders Bioterrorism Chronic diseases Hazardous chemical & physical agents Health of the impoverished and disadvantaged Maternal & child health New infectious disease Toxic wastes
• www.whatispublichealth.org• www.asph.org• www.apha.org (Free day at APHA)• www.ajph.org• www.publichealthjobs.net• www.explorehealthcareers.org• www.pathwaystopublichealth.org• Career Office Websites
• Complete the institution’s financial aid application
• FAFSA – Request PIN early at www.fafsa.ed.gov Know the school code
•
Have a copy of your taxes for 2014
• Federal vs. Institutional Aid
• Merit vs. Need Aid
• Apply early (01/02/2015)
• Check application deadlines and form requirements
Columbia:
002707
Harvard:
E00214
Hopkins:
E00234
Yale:
001426
• www.explorehealthcareers.org
• www.pathwaystopublichealth.org
• www.pdsoros.org
• www.aauw.org
• www.lgbtheart.org
• www.tylenol.com
• www.aspph.org/study/financing-your-degree/
[email protected] (212) 342-5127
www.hsph.harvard.edu [email protected](617) 432-1031
www.jhsph.edu [email protected] (410) 614-5056
publichealth.yale.edu [email protected] (203) 785-2844