Betsey Asher, Admissions Officer Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Vincent James, Director of Admissions Harvard School of Public Health Taryn Mallonee, Assistant Director of Recruitment Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Mary Keefe, Director of Admissions Yale School of Public Health *video*

ColumbiaHarvardHopkinsYale Founded LocationNew 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

“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:

“Public Health” Population Prevention Health Promotion VS “Medicine” Individual Disease Treatment

 Disaster Preparedness  Early testing/screening  Cancer Research  H1N1

 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:

ColumbiaHarvardHopkinsYale Biostatistics Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biostatistics Environmental Health SciencesEnvironmental HealthBiostatisticsEnvironmental Health Sciences Epidemiology Environmental Health SciencesEpidemiology of Microbial Diseases General Public HealthGenetics and Complex DiseasesEpidemiologyChronic Disease Epidemiology Health Policy & ManagementGlobal Health and PopulationHealth, Behavior & SocietyHealth Policy Population & Family HealthHealth Policy and Management Health Care Management Sociomedical SciencesImmunology and Infectious Diseases International HealthSocial & Behavioral Sciences Part-Time Management & One- year Accelerated programs NutritionMental HealthAdvanced Professional M.P.H. in six concentration areas Executive MPH and MS programs Social and Behavioral SciencesMolecular 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

ColumbiaHarvardHopkinsYale Degrees 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 15 th / MPH December 15 th / 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 3975 MCAT – code “SOPHAS” LSAT if Yale JD/MPH Experience 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) -  Yale School of Public Health -Yale BioSTEP

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

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Complete the institution’s financial aid application FAFSA – Request PIN early at 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: Harvard: E00214 Hopkins: E00234 Yale:

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