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Click HereThe Master of Public Health Program at the University of Virginia offers an individualized and interdisciplinary experience that focuses on the competencies professionals need to improve the health of communities and individuals. The curriculum provides graduate professional training in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; health policy, law and ethics; translational and community-based research; and community engagement strategies.
The MPH program has two concentrations: Research in Practice; Health Policy, Law and Ethics.
The MPH program recognizes the value of strong relationships with community health organizations and community-based public health professionals. Faculty and students are involved in a wide array of collaborative and service initiatives with community partners, including local, regional, and global projects. Students also have opportunities to present their research at state public health conferences and work on policy issues with public officials.
Students can complete the 42-credit hour curriculum through an intense 1-year program, or through a 3- or 4-semester program, depending on their goals and backgrounds. Please note: For some required classes, students are required to use software on a computer in a Windows environment with a quad-core Intel processor, 256 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM or better. In cases of financial hardship, students can contact Student Financial Services to discuss options for funding additional costs related to technology. Please visit the Student Financial Services site for more information. For more information please contact the MPH admissions office
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Learn MoreAccredited by the Council on Education for Public Health: The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Board of Councilors accredited the MPH Program at the University of Virginia in 2019 for a maximum seven-year term. If you are interested in accessing the report or the final self-study document, please contact Tracey Brookman.
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Masters Programs Confer 62 Degrees for 2022
On Sunday, May 22, a total of 62 Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Clinical Research degrees were conferred by the UVA School of Medicine in an afternoon ceremony. Each student conducted a research project, called an Individual Learning Experience (ILE) as part of their Masters work. Some of the students’ projects are highlighted below.
The Relationship Between E-Cigarette Use to Asthma Among Non-Hispanic Black High School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Jenna Moody, Master of Public Health
E-cigarette use is on the rise in children. According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey, from 2011-2018, e-cigarette use increased from .6% to 4.9% among middle school students and 1.5% to 20.8% among high school students. So, I wanted to see if e-cigarette use could be a determinant of asthma. The results from my analysis suggest that, among Non-Hispanic Black 9th-12th grade respondents, there is a statistically significant relationship between e-cigarette use and asthma. Therefore, e-cigarette smoking cessation should be a priority for policymakers when aiming to decrease asthma as a racial health disparity.
Telehealth Best Practices in Federally Qualified Health Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Caroline Reilly, Master of Public Health
My ILE project was based on the research I did with the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center last year. I interviewed 3 Subject Matter Experts from almost 10 Federally Qualified Health Centers up and down the east coast to determine the best practices used when implementing telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. After rigorous analysis and qualitative coding methods, my ILE project highlighted the many ways that telehealth can be used to expand healthcare access for vulnerable populations in the U.S. and the best practices for implementing a telehealth program that will best serve these populations. Through my analysis and further literature review, it is clear that telehealth is the future of healthcare delivery.