Reputation
Established in 1925, UM is a major research university engaged in $324 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually. The University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. The University Miller School of Medicine ranks number 50 on U.S. News and World Report's 2018 Best Medical Schools for Research.
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Public Health Sciences is among the most impactful public health programs in the U.S. and has been a leader in public health education, research, and practice. The annual rankings of NIH funding for Fiscal Year 2017 were recently released, and 14 of UM's departments were ranked among the top 50 with Public Health Sciences ranked at number 14.
We strive to set a new standard for public health education by offering you access to strong multidisciplinary instruction that will prepare you for all aspects of improving community health. As a student, you will:
- gain a broad public health perspective,
- engage in various research projects on public health issues that seek to improve the health of communities,
- work jointly with nationally recognized centers to address health disparities, and
- receive an interdisciplinary education that facilitates a successful career.
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