Elective courses (minimum of 9 points) in the Special Concentration in Public Health will allow students to draw upon courses offered in a wide range of departments and centers across the University. Proposed electives must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Examples of departments with relevant elective courses include: African American Studies; Comparative Literature and Society; The Center for Ethnicity and Race; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Economics; Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology; History; Human Rights; History of South East Asia; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; Statistics; Sustainable Development; Women’s Studies; Urban Studies. Elective courses are designed to allow students to add dimension and depth to their interests in public health, along the main themes of the Special Concentration. Electives may also allow students to amplify the connections to public health in their major area of study. Conversely, students may choose to take electives that allow them to gain more breadth in concepts to which they have been exposed in the set of required public health courses.
Population health, inequality, and society.
Code | Title | Points |
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Criminal Justice and the Carceral State in the 20th Century United States | ||
Marginalization in Medicine: A Practical Understanding of the Social Implications of Race | ||
Narrative, Health, and Social Justice | ||
City, Environment, and Vulnerability | ||
ASIAN AMERICAN & PSYCH OF RACE | ||
Latin American and Latina/o Social Movements | ||
RACE AND RACISMS | ||
Visionary Medicine: Racial Justice, Health and Speculative Fictions | ||
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES:MOVEMNT/RTS | ||
SUBCITIZENSHIP | ||
ECONOMICS OF RACE IN THE U.S. | ||
HUM NATURE:DNA,RACE & IDENTITY | ||
HEALTH INEQUALITY: MODERN US | ||
CORP BEHAVIOR & PUBLIC HEALTH | ||
Medicine and Western Civilization | ||
Citizenship, Race, Gender and the Politics of Exclusion | ||
Drug Policy and Race | ||
RACE, DRUGS, AND INEQUALITY | ||
HUMAN RIGHTS & PUBLIC HEALTH | ||
NGOs & THE HUMAN RIGHTS MOVEMENT | ||
REFUGEES, FORCED MIGR & DISPLACEMENT | ||
SOCIO-ECONOMIC RIGHTS | ||
Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare: A Human Rights Approach | ||
HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE UNITED STATES | ||
LOGIC OF COLLECTIVE CHOICE | ||
RACIAL AND ETHNIC POLITICS | ||
Social Protection Around the World | ||
Food and the Social Order | ||
Race and Place in Urban America | ||
METHODS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH | ||
Sociology of African American Life | ||
Immigration and the Transformation of American Society | ||
Sexuality and Society | ||
SOCIOLOGY OF WORK & GENDER | ||
RACE, GNDR, SXLTY&PNSHMNT | ||
Stratification and Inequality | ||
Race and Ethnicity in a Global World | ||
INEQUALITY, POVERTY & MOBILITY | ||
Gender Justice | ||
Stigma and Discrimination | ||
SOCIAL NETWORKS | ||
Sociology of the Body | ||
Adolescent Society | ||
SEMINAR - PROBLEMS OF LAW & SOCIETY |
Code | Title | Points |
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DISEASE ECOLOGY | ||
Ecosystem Ecology and Global Change | ||
FOOD, ECOLOGY & GLOBALIZATION | ||
SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVPT | ||
Managing and adapting to climate change | ||
EARTH RESOURCES & SUSTAIN DEV | ||
FOOD, PUBLIC HEALTH & PUBLIC POLICY | ||
Encounters with Nature: The History and Politics of Environment, Health and Development in South Asia and Beyond | ||
HUMAN RIGHTS & URBAN PUB SPACE | ||
GLOBAL HONG KONG | ||
CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABLE DEV | ||
Ecological and Social Systems for Sustainable Development | ||
SDEV UN3350 | (Environmental Policy and Governance for Sustainability) | |
CLIMATE CHANGE AND LAW | ||
DISASTERS AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
HUMAN POPULATIONS & SDEV | ||
Cities & Sustainability | ||
US WATER & ENERGY POLICY | ||
Global Urbanism | ||
NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY DVLP | ||
URBAN STUDIES SENIOR SEMINAR | ||
Cities in Developing Countries: Problems and Prospects | ||
METROPOLITICS OF RACE & PLACE | ||
Community Building and Economic Development | ||
Cities in Developing Countries: Problems and Prospects |
Code | Title | Points |
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Food and the Body | ||
DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR | ||
The Developing Brain (The Developing Brain) | ||
INTRO TO CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY |
Code | Title | Points |
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INTRO TO STATISTICAL REASONING | ||
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS |
PUBH UN3100 FUNDAMENTALS OF GLOBAL HEALTH. 3.00 points .
Many of the greatest challenges in public health are global. This course uses a multidisciplinary approach to discuss the major underlying determinants of poor health and the relationship between health and political, social and economic development. Drawing upon the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, students will be introduced to the evolution of modern approaches to the setting of global health priorities, the functions and roles of health systems, an overview of current global health practices, and the major institutional players in global health. The first unit of the class will focus on establishing the foundations for a public health approach to understanding the challenges of global health. This will involve exploration of the factors shaping the global distribution of disease and their connection with issues of social, economic, and political development, as reflected in the Millennium Development Goals. The second unit will explore in further detail a number of major health priorities. A significant goal of the class will be to identify common sources of vulnerability and challenge across health risks, and the consequent need for a systemic approach to their being addressed. The third and final unit builds upon this analysis to demonstrate the multi-disciplinary, multi-level approach required to effectively address global health priorities, and the political and organizational cooperation required to achieve this. The class concludes with an analysis of the major challenges and threats to global coordination regarding such threats as pandemic influenza and emerging health threats related to climate change. Offered in the spring
Course Number | Section/Call Number | Times/Location | Instructor | Points | Enrollment |
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PUBH 3100 | 001/14148 | M W 4:10pm - 5:25pm 142 Uris Hall | Rachel Moresky | 3.00 | 110/120 |
PUBH UN3200 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH. 3.00 points .
An introduction to and overview of public health. Through a series of sessions with leading public health experts, this course views the multifaceted nature of public health through a prismic lens addressing key concepts, approaches, and issues of historical and contemporary import: What is public health and how has public health evolved over time? What are the core methods of public health? What are the approaches to understanding and addressing both infectious and chronic, non-communicable diseases? What role do micro- and macro-level determinants (i.e. biology and social context) play in public health? What are the global trends in population health? How does the individual life course bear on population health? How do systems, policy, and population health mutually shape each other? How are public health programs designed and evaluated? What are the limits of public health?
Course Number | Section/Call Number | Times/Location | Instructor | Points | Enrollment |
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PUBH 3200 | 001/14521 | M W 4:10pm - 5:25pm Room TBA | Dana March | 3.00 | 240/240 |
PUBH UN3400 Data Science and Health Equity in New York City. 3.00 points .
This course, which has no pre-requisites, teaches students about data science and public health. Students will create and answer public health research questions related to health equity in NYC. The course will use publicly available NYC health data to learn the seven steps of data science: 1) writing a research question; 2) obtaining data to address the question; 3) data cleaning; 4) data exploration; (5) analysis; 6) replication and validity evaluation; and (7) presentation and summary. The course will introduce students to R
Course Number | Section/Call Number | Times/Location | Instructor | Points | Enrollment |
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PUBH 3400 | 001/14522 | T Th 5:40pm - 6:55pm Room TBA | Abigail Greenleaf | 3.00 | 62/100 |
PUBH GU4100 (Y)OUR LONGER LIFE. 3.00 points .
People are living 30 years longer than we did 100 years ago. We have created a whole new stage of life. How do we prepare to benefit from our longer lives? What can you do in your own life? This course explores the personal, population, community, and societal dimensions of our now-longer lives, of aging itself, and the role of health and societal design in the experience of aging. The course examines the meaning of aging and the attendant expectations, myths, fears, and realities. The course examines an aging society as a public health success, the potential for building health futures, the health plan you want to be healthy in old age, and the potential for longer lives and how we unlock it. It addresses the roles public health currently plays and can play in shaping a society for an aging population. The course explores how a public health system—indeed, a society—optimized for an aging population stands to benefit all. The course also examines the physical, cognitive, and psychological aspects of aging, the exposures across our lives that affect these, the attributes and challenges of aging, keys to successful aging, and aging around the globe. The culminating project will design elements of our society that are needed to support the opportunity of having longer lives. This course comprises lectures, class discussions, individual assignments, in-class case activities, and a group project in which students shall take an active role. You will be responsible for regular preparatory assignments, writing assignments, one group project, and attending course sessions. Please note: GSAS students must receive permission from their department before registering for this course
Course Number | Section/Call Number | Times/Location | Instructor | Points | Enrollment |
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PUBH 4100 | 000/17287 | T Th 4:10pm - 5:25pm Cin Alfred Lerner Hall | Dana March, Elizabeth Schroeder | 3.00 | 16/100 |
PUBH 4100 | 001/14149 | T Th 4:10pm - 5:25pm Cin Alfred Lerner Hall | Dana March | 3.00 | 108/150 |
PUBH GU4200 Environment, Health, and Justice: Concepts and Practice. 3.00 points .
Please note: this class was designed as part of the Special Concentration in Public Health. It is open to undergraduates, as well as students in Public Health, and will be taught on the Morningside campus. This course introduces key concepts on environmental health sciences and environmental justice and their application to address environmental health disparities affecting communities in New York City, across the United States and globally. The course will present theory and methods needed to characterize, understand and intervene on environmental health problems with a focus on methods that are particularly appropriate for environmental justice research and interventions. We will describe environmental health disciplines such as exposure sciences, environmental epidemiology, environmental biosciences and toxicology, as well as methods to assess expected environmental health impacts
Course Number | Section/Call Number | Times/Location | Instructor | Points | Enrollment |
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PUBH 4200 | 001/14523 | M W 10:10am - 11:25am Room TBA | Ana Navas Acien | 3.00 | 67/100 |
HSPB UN2950 Social History of U.S. Public Health. 4.00 points .
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an historical understanding of the role public health has played in American history. The underlying assumptions are that disease, and the ways we define disease, are simultaneously reflections of social and cultural values, as well as important factors in shaping those values. Also, it is maintained that the environments that we build determine the ways we live and die. The dread infectious and acute diseases in the nineteenth century, the chronic, degenerative conditions of the twentieth and the new, vaguely understood conditions rooted in a changing chemical and human-made environment are emblematic of the societies we created. Among the questions that will be addressed are: How does the health status of Americans reflect and shape our history? How do ideas about health reflect broader attitudes and values in American history and culture? How does the American experience with pain, disability, and disease affect our actions and lives? What are the responsibilities of the state and of the individual in preserving health? How have American institutions--from hospitals to unions to insurance companies--been shaped by changing longevity, experience with disability and death?
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Columbia University offers a series of multidisciplinary Ph.D. program options that tap the extensive resources of our science departments and institutes, as well as those of our partners.
Sustainable Development is critically important because many of the most important policy challenges facing the planet require a central focus on sustainability and development. The new interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Sustainable Development is designed to educate researchers, university teachers, and world leaders in the social and natural science disciplines that underpin sustainable development .
Bridge the divide between natural and engineered systems: Earn a Ph.D. through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences or an Eng.Sc.D. through the School of Engineering.
The Ph.D. program aims to train broadly educated Earth scientists for careers in academia, research, government, and industry; along the way, our students move swiftly from receiving knowledge to creating it. Students at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences conduct research at one of three affiliated institutions: the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, or the American Museum of Natural History.
Dr.P.H. students at the School of Public Health focus on understanding and predicting the health effects of environmental and occupational exposure to chemicals and radiation. Students acquire a general background in public health, specialize in an area of interest and undertake an intensive research project. Ph.D. students develop scholarly expertise and focus on laboratory-based investigation.
The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) program is designed to provide the broad education needed to describe, understand and conserve the Earth’s biological diversity in all its forms. Matriculating students will develop the skills to conduct ecological, behavioral, systematic, molecular and other evolutionary biological research, as well as to formulate and implement environmental policy.
Columbia has offered a Ph.D. program in Evolutionary Primatology for over a decade. Many aspects of this program are coordinated with the New York Consortium of Evolutionary Primatology (NYCEP), which provides a multi-institutional venue for graduate training leading to the Ph.D., emphasizing all aspects of the behavioral, ecological, morphological and evolutionary biology of primates.
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Master of public health degree programs.
Since 2012, the Mailman School of Public Health has followed a Master of Public Health (MPH) curriculum that is now the standard for public health education. By undertaking an intensive schoolwide effort and investment involving more than 150 members of the faculty, as well as students, alumni, and employers, the MPH curriculum provides the broad systemic understanding, critical thinking skills, and leadership training needed to tackle today’s complex public health challenges.
For students to receive a thorough and extensive education, the MPH programs include seven components that build upon one another and work coherently:
Additionally, students in the MPH degree program have a graduation requirement for Inter-professional Education as well.
During the first semester of the Columbia MPH degree program and the Accelerated MPH degree program, while engaging in the integrated core, students are strongly advised against extra-curricular work commitments. In the second, third, and fourth semesters of the MPH program, schedules are more flexible, and students may engage in some part-time work.
Applicants to master’s and doctoral degrees are not affected by the recently announced cap on study permits. Review more details
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The School of Population and Public Health offers a research-oriented PhD program that enables students with a masters degree to advance their knowledge and skills in epidemiological and biostatistical methods. Students will further their research training by applying these methods to independent thesis research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students can pursue thesis research in a wide variety of topics related to the health of populations and the delivery of health services.
For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website
Apart from being one of the top universities in Canada, UBC offers a rich research environment which was important to me.
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Admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:
Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.
Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.
Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:
Overall score requirement : 100
Overall score requirement : 7.0
Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:
The GRE is required by some applicants. Please check the program website.
3) prepare application, transcripts.
All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.
A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.
Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.
Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.
Citizenship verification.
Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.
All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.
Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
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$114.00 | $168.25 | |
Tuition * | ||
Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
Tuition | $1,838.57 | $3,230.06 |
Tuition (plus annual increase, usually 2%-5%) | $5,515.71 | $9,690.18 |
Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year ( ) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
Other Fees and Costs | ||
(yearly) | $1,116.60 (approx.) | |
Estimate your with our interactive tool in order to start developing a financial plan for your graduate studies. |
Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.
From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.
All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.
Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.
Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .
Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.
Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .
All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.
Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.
The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.
International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.
A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .
Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.
Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.
Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.
Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.
60 students graduated between 2005 and 2013: 1 is in a non-salaried situation; for 3 we have no data (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016). For the remaining 56 graduates:
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Job Title Research Scientist
Employer BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Population and Public Health (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
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Applications | 37 | 41 | 52 | 40 | 42 |
Offers | 16 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
New Registrations | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 |
Total Enrolment | 91 | 91 | 91 | 84 | 76 |
Upcoming doctoral exams, wednesday, 24 july 2024 - 12:30pm - room 203.
These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.
This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.
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2024 | Dr. Gill examined how different types of childhood poverty experience affect children's development, health, and school success from kindergarten to high school graduation in British Columbia, and how these relationships differ by the child's immigration background. This work can inform intervention and policy to reduce harms related to poverty. |
2024 | Should patients with coronary artery disease consider stenting if they must wait for bypass surgery? Dr. Hardiman compared treatment results of delayed surgery and readily available stenting, finding that patients who underwent surgery fared better. His study will inform future treatment decisions and policy in cardiac care. |
2024 | Dr. Cassidy-Matthews explored how Indigenous People who use drugs in BC experienced the COVID-19 pandemic and examined influences on vaccine uptake and acceptability. She found that a few relational principles underpinned most health decisions and experiences. These included emotional and spiritual connection, environmental stability, and equity. |
2024 | Dr. Yuchi studied air pollution, green space and dementia risk in Canada. Her work underscores the importance of further improvements to the built environment and air quality to reduce the burden of dementia in settings where air pollution levels are relatively low. Urban planning to incorporate greenery and parks may help to reduce dementia risk |
2024 | Dr. Nikiforuk studied how the coronavirus which causes COVID-19 infects cells in the upper human respiratory tract to find that people's risk of infection varies. This finding will be useful in controlling coronavirus transmission and designing new treatment strategies. |
2024 | Dr. Randall explored long-term patient satisfaction with total knee replacement. She found that 12% of participants were dissatisfied, particularly those with ongoing symptoms and unmet expectations. The main concern for patients was how well their new knee supported their daily lives. These findings have both clinical and research implications. |
2024 | Dr. Musoke evaluated the impact of two interventions to improve access to medicines in Uganda. He found that the benefits of such interventions were maintained over a long duration when implemented nationally. This knowledge will aid in the design of future interventions to improve access to medicines in Uganda and other countries. |
2023 | Dr. Desai revealed that despite better CF prognosis in recent years, people with CF still face substantial burden from lung impairment and other complications. Rising healthcare costs due to expensive medications pose additional challenges. These findings will help improve their service planning and resource allocation in the future. |
2023 | Dr. Nisingizwe investigated access to Hepatitis C testing and treatment in Rwanda and internationally. Her dissertation described HCV cascade of care, and patients' barriers to HCV care in Rwanda. Globally, she highlighted countries and regions with high and low access to HCV medicines and the effect of COVID-19 on HCV drug utilization. |
2023 | Dr. Chen unravelled relationships between diabetes medications and breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer risk, suggesting potential risk variations with common diabetes medications. Her study underscores the significance of understanding the long-term health impacts of prescription medications, advocating more research. |
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The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) offers both research-oriented and professional/course-based graduate programs.
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Departments/Programs may update graduate degree program details through the Faculty & Staff portal. To update contact details for application inquiries, please use this form .
My experience with the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health solidified my decision to choose UBC for my graduate studies, as it offers a unique environment that values Indigenous perspectives and fosters meaningful research and leadership opportunities.
I completed both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees at UBC, and throughout those experiences, I became embedded within the community here. It was an easy choice to continue studying at UBC because of the love that I have for my community. Through my research, I want to give back to this community...
UBC’s School of Population and Public Health provides excellent training in health economics, healthcare systems analysis, data analysis, statistics, epidemiology, and qualitative methods. Studying at UBC also provides me with the opportunity to work with my supervisor, Dr. Stirling Bryan, who is...
Vancouver is home to one of the leading IYS networks internationally. When I sought out to learn more about IYS and their potential (something that did not exist in the States at the time), it felt like a perfect fit for my interests in youth mental health and health services research. The more...
This city won’t disappoint. It has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches and all four seasons, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow.
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Passion, purpose, and public health: the career of dr. yamnia cortés.
For many, the nursing journey combines personal experiences and academic pursuits. The path Yamnia I. Cortés, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, FAHA, FAAN took to become a nurse and researcher was no different, shaped by a mix of early interests in public health and social justice and a few key nudges along the way.
Cortés earned a bachelor’s degree in biology with a concentration in L atino/a s tudies from Williams College. After completing her undergraduate degree, Cortés was already leaning towards a career in public health, particularly fascinated by epidemiology and intervention research.
She then went on to complete her Master of Public Health at Columbia University. During her first year, she also worked as an asthma educator, a job that exposed her to numerous clinical questions from concerned parents. It was during this time, at various asthma conferences, that not one but two separate nurses suggested she consider nursing.
"I took that as a sign," Cortés laughs. "I realized how much I did like understanding how health impacted families and communities, and I did want to educate families and communities, so I decided to apply to a nursing program."
Cortés earned her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing, as well as her PhD, from Columbia University School of Nursing. She later completed postdoctoral training in cardiovascular epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
During her training as a family nurse practitioner, Cortés completed rotations at a community clinic in the Bronx, which doubled as an HIV and substance abuse clinic. There, Cortés saw a large amount of cardiovascular disease, particularly in midlife women, and the intersection between the disease, HIV and menopause, became her dissertation and research niche.
Fast forward to today, and Cortés is deep into research that continues to tackle critical health issues for underserved populations. One of her current studies looks at the stress Latina women experience during menopause and how it's linked to cardiovascular disease. She's not just focusing on the risk factors, though—she's also on the hunt for protective factors like social support, family cohesion, and spirituality that might help mitigate these risks.
"It's great when we know positive things that people already have in their lives that we can maybe strengthen, and then that can help prevent cardiovascular disease," Cortés says.
Beyond her research, Cortés loves the variety her role at the College of Nursing offers. She's passionate about community work, building partnerships, and sharing resources with those in need. Mentoring students is another highlight, as she enjoys guiding them through their research and seeing them flourish.
"I really enjoy mentoring," Cortés laughs. "Teaching students about the research process, seeing them get it and then start to launch into their areas, I love it all."
In less than a year at the College of Nursing, Cortés has grown to appreciate the supportive and collaborative atmosphere. "The people here are so nice; everyone has been very welcoming," she says. "Everyone is willing to collaborate."
When she's not immersed in her professional life, Cortés enjoys volunteering, finding new places to eat with her family, playing video games, and watching anime.
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While all Mailman School doctoral degree programs provide students with tremendous access to renowned researchers and thought leaders across the spectrum of public health, the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program emphasizes the application of science to public health, leadership, and program development. See our available DrPH programs:
The PhD degree is conferred by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, as are all PhD degrees at Columbia University. Graduates of the PhD program complete a minimum of 60 credit hours that constitute the combined requirements for the MA and PhD degree. Students entering the PhD degree program with MA degrees from other universities may ...
Graduates of the DrPH degree complete a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond the course work for the MPH degree or equivalent professional degree in public health. The PhD degree is conferred by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, as are all PhD degrees at Columbia University. Graduates of a Mailman PhD degree program complete a minimum of ...
Students in the PhD Program in Epidemiology address major health problems, including physical and mental disorders, from a research perspective. Apply now. ... Applicants should be committed to public health research and practice, so past research and/or other work experience in public health are encouraged. ... Columbia University Mailman ...
Dr. Chien-Jen Chen: Molecular Epidemiology and Public Health Policy. Tuesday, July 9, 2024. 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Allan Rosenfield Building, 722 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 8th Floor Auditorium.
The Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health is the public health graduate school of Columbia University.Located on the Columbia University Irving Medical Center campus in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, the school is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.. Founded in 1922 as the DeLamar Institute of Public Health, it is one of the oldest ...
The Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health allows highly-qualified General Studies undergraduate and Postbaccalaureate Premedical students to pursue several graduate programs of study in the field of public health. Students interested in the Columbia MPH degree may pursue one of several pathways depending on their interests or eligibility, including the traditional two-year MPH ...
The Mailman School of Public Health has trained generations of public health leaders, helping to shape and improve health and safety for millions. Through our commitment to education, public health research, and community collaboration, we continue to lead the charge to address today's most pressing public health issues. Currently ranked No. 4 ...
The 4+1 Dual Degree program with the School of Public Health provides an opportunity for qualified GS students to receive both a liberal arts and a public health education. Undergraduate students from GS have the opportunity to obtain their undergraduate degree and a Masters of Public Health within five years. As the need for an educated public ...
The Accelerated MPH is an intensive, one-year program designed for highly motivated professionals seeking to enhance their career with a degree in public health. The curriculum is similar to the innovative curriculum of the two-year Columbia MPH, but completed in one year (Fall, Spring, Summer).
The Columbia University School of Nursing PhD program is a full-time, research-intensive curriculum that prepares nurses for careers as nurse scientists who will conduct research across a broad range of populations and health conditions. Importantly, much of our research is focused on health disparity populations with the long-term goal of ...
The departments and programs listed below offer courses of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. To learn about PhD programs offered by Columbia's professional schools, please visit this page. A doctoral program in the Arts and Sciences is an immersive, full-time enterprise, in which students participate fully in the academic and intellectual life on campus, taking courses ...
Renee M. Johnson, PhD, MPH. Renee M. Johnson is Deputy Chair of the schoolwide Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program. She is also Associate Professor & Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Mental Health. She co-directs NIH-funded Drug Dependence Epidemiology Training Program and previously served on the MPH Executive Board.
Special Concentration in Public Health. Director of Undergraduate Programs: Dana March Palmer PhD, MPH | 405 Low Memorial Library | 212 854 3835 | [email protected]. Some of society's most pressing problems—gun violence, the opioid epidemic, climate change, obesity, mass incarceration, health and healthcare inequalities across the globe ...
Founded in 1922, the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health pursues an agenda of research, education, and service to address the critical and complex public health issues affecting New Yorkers, the nation and the world. The Columbia Mailman School is the seventh largest recipient of NIH grants among schools of public health.
Special Concentration in Public Health. Director of Undergraduate Programs: Dana March Palmer PhD, MPH | 405 Low Memorial Library | 212 854 3835 | [email protected] Some of society's most pressing problems—gun violence, the opioid epidemic, climate change, obesity, mass incarceration, health and healthcare inequalities across the globe—concern public health.
Doctoral Programs. Columbia University offers a series of multidisciplinary Ph.D. program options that tap the extensive resources of our science departments and institutes, as well as those of our partners. Sustainable Development (Ph.D.) Earth and Environmental Engineering (EEE) (Ph.D., Eng.Sc.D.) Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) (Ph.D ...
The PhD program in Biomedical Informatics is part of the Coordinated Doctoral Programs in Biomedical Sciences. Students are trained to employ a scientific approach to information in health care and biomedicine. Students may only enroll full-time, as required by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).
All Mailman School doctoral degree programs arms students with the tools they need to create knowledge in the field and advance the practice of public health. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) training places great emphasis on creating new knowledge, with PhD recipients pursuing research and/or teaching as their career goal.Browse available PhD programs:BiostatisticsEnvironmental
Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and UC Berkeley has found. This is the first paper to measure metals in tampons.
Master of Public Health Degree Programs. of 3. of 3. of 3. Since 2012, the Mailman School of Public Health has followed a Master of Public Health (MPH) curriculum that is now the standard for public health education. By undertaking an intensive schoolwide effort and investment involving more than 150 members of the faculty, as well as students ...
Full-time. The Accelerated MPH is an intensive, one-year program designed for highly motivated professionals seeking to enhance their career with a degree in public health. The curriculum is similar to the innovative curriculum of the two-year Columbia MPH, but completed in one year (Fall, Spring, Summer). The typical Accelerated MPH student ...
The School of Population and Public Health offers a research-oriented PhD program that enables students with a masters degree to advance their knowledge and skills in epidemiological and biostatistical methods. Students will further their research training by applying these methods to independent thesis research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students can pursue thesis research in ...
Graduate Certificate, Advanced Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health - District of Columbia (DC) Back to disclosure listings More state disclosures for this degree Student Expectations Degree Information
The path Yamnia I. Cortés, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, FAHA, FAAN took to become a nurse and researcher was no different, shaped by a mix of early interests in public health and social justice and a few key nudges along the way. Cortés earned a bachelor's degree in biology with a concentration in Latino/a studies from Williams College.