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Prospective Students, Admissions information for UWSPHCM

The Peace Corps Master's International (PCMI) offers a unique opportunity to integrate practical experience in the field of international public health with rigorous academic study.

The Center for Public Health Nutrition was formed in May 2002 with money from the Vitamin Settlement granted by the Antitrust Division of the Washington State Attorney General's Office. All of the programs funded by this settlement must seek to improve the health and nutrition of Washingtonians. The Center is housed within the School of Public Health and Community Medicine and administered through the Nutritional Sciences Program in the Department of Epidemiology.

The Population Leadership Program awards fellowships to accomplished professionals and leaders from developing countries whose careers focus on population, family planning and reproductive health issues.

Academic Certificates Available to UW Graduate Students

Please visit the GHRC Certificate programs page for a comprehensive list.

Graduate Certificate in Global Health, Department of Global Health. The Graduate Certificate in Global Health is available for students already enrolled in University of Washington graduate degree programs. The certificate makes possible focused study in the area of international health in a curriculum that emphasizes the sociopolitical, economic, and geographic factors that, in addition to biomedical factors, have an impact on health in developing countries. Acceptance in to the certificate program will be awarded on a space-available basis.

Graduate Certificate Program, International Development Policy and Management, The certificate program is designed to complement graduate degrees in the social and natural sciences or professional programs. It is housed within the Evans School of Public Affairs, with additional electives offered by the College of Forest Resources, the School of Nursing, the School of Public Health & Community Medicine, and the Department of Anthropology. Tuition support for participating international students is available from the Office of International Programs and Exchanges.

Research and Training Opportunities

Amauta Global Training in Health Informatics, Funding is available to support graduate and professional students interested in traveling to Peru or other Andean countries to carry out a practicum project at our partner institutions or affiliated NGOs. The goal of the practicum is to provide students the opportunity to use knowledge and skills acquired in the academic program in a Peruvian institution, under the direction of a site supervisor oversees. Background: The University of Washington is "home" to several ongoing International Research and Training Programs. Three of them (ITMI, IARTP, ITREID) are programs in collaboration with University Cayetano Heredia and University of San Marcos in Peru. Beginning in 2003 our students have found rewarding experiences through practica in Peru. These practica are arranged in concert with our colleagues in Lima, and have focused on areas of community health, HIV/AIDS, genetics and general public health practice. This program is funded through a grant by the Puget Sound Partners for Global Health. Contact Alicia Silva for more information.

Global Partnerships Travel Grants, The program funds 3-6 students per year to work for up to three months overseas under the supervision of UW faculty and faculty and staff of linked institutions in developing countries. Additional funding is available for UW faculty members working with successful applicants to travel to the students work site and facilitate supervision or post-travel analysis of the student's work. This program is funded through a grant by the Puget Sound Partners for Global Health.

The International AIDS Research and Training Program (IARTP), The University of Washington has established collaborative AIDS research projects with institutions in Kenya, Mozambique, Peru, and Thailand. The IARTP only funds candidates from these countries, with preference given to those who are directly affiliated with the collaborative research programs involving University of Washington investigators. IARTP supports an average of 4-5 new MPH degree students, 1 or 2 US post-doctoral fellows, and 3-5 short-term scholars per year, with ongoing support ranging from 3 months to 4 years. The IARTP is funded by the Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health.

International Experience in Occupational and Environmental Health, The goal of this program is to provide students of the University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine with opportunities to become directly involved in identifying, characterizing and addressing occupational and environmental global health issues. A secondary goal is to increase faculty involvement in global health issues. Students will travel to Vietnam, Nicaragua or Costa Rica. Contact Tram Tran for more information.

Multidisciplinary International Research and Training Program (MIRT-UW), The University of Washington MIRT Program is a national program designed to encourage students to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral research. The program provides support for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty to do health-related population-based research and training in developing countries. The University of Washington MIRT Program has been developed in collaboration with Western Washington University and Dillard University. MIRT is funded by the Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health. The national MIRT Program website lists other participating Universities and research sites.

Centers & Organizations

The Center for Health Education and Research (CHER) is a diverse, multidisciplinary team devotedto enhancing health and quality of life for individuals and communities through education, training and research.

Health Alliance International (HAI) A principal goal of HAI is to enable individuals and groups from the university and the wider community to develop projects and activities consistent with HAI's mission. Activities of HAI are realized collaboratively with international and domestic counterparts. Emphasis is placed on partnership, technical exchange, training, and fostering self sufficiency. Assessment, implementation, and evaluation are key elements of HAI activities.

Population Health Forum Originally launched at the University of Washington, the Population Health Forum is an organization of health activists that hosts forums, sponsors discussions and workshops, develops curriculum, teaches courses, and provides speakers to educate and encourage community involvement in population health.

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