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2011-2012 Academic Prospectus
The World is Our Campus
Administrative Officers and Policies

AdmInIStrAtIvE OffIcErS
Ronald J. Daniels President of the University Michael J. Klag Dean James Yager Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jane Schlegel Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration Thomas Burke Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and Training Janet DiPietro Associate Dean for Research Alexandra McKeown Associate Dean for Research Administration Paul Seifert Associate Dean for Development and External Relations Stephen Teret Associate Dean for Faculty and Education Michael Ward Associate Dean for Student Affairs
POLIcIES: nOndIScrImInAtIOn And dISABILItIES

nondiscrimination Policy Johns Hopkins University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. As such, Johns Hopkins does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic in any student program or activity administered by the university or with regard to admission or employment. Defense Department discrimination in Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) programs on the basis of sexual orientation conflicts with this university policy. The University continues its ROTC program, but encourages a change in the Defense Department policy. Questions regarding Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 should be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity, Johns Hopkins University, 130 Garland Hall, Homewood Campus, Telephone: 410-516-8075, (TTY): 410-516-6225. Accommodations for Persons with disabilities The University provides appropriate, necessary and reasonable accommodations to qualified students, faculty and staff who are disabled. Visit www.jhsph.edu/student_affairs/disability for complete information on the Disability Support Services of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, or contact the director of disability support at 410-955-3034 or dss@jhsph.edu .
From the Dean

Now is the best time in history to be involved in public health. The front page of every newspaper lists crises and problems that can only be solved through public health. HIV/AIDS, other emerging infectious diseases, disaster response and a host of other health issuesthese are the gravest problems facing global health in our time. New tools in laboratory research are allowing us to discover the inner workings of genes, proteins, bacteria and viruses in ways unimagined just a decade ago. New discoveries in the lab and in the eld can be shared almost instantaneously, speeding the accumulation of knowledge and new insights. Policymakers and the public recognize the critical role of public health in maintaining the health and security of our nation and the world. To meet these challenges, the world needs scientists and researchers who are dedicated to creating new ways to attack diseases on the cellular and population levels, and at every stage in between. At the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, we strive daily to create lifesaving insights and knowledge. Through our research, we are developing innovative methods to confront perennially endemic infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria, as well as epidemics of our own makingobesity, smoking and substance abuse. We are working to help the millions of Americans who lack adequate health insurance coverage and to create new paradigms and delivery systems to provide care to our growing number of senior citizens. And we reach beyond research and practice to shape national and international health policies. As the rst institution of its kind and the largest school of public health in the world, the Bloomberg School will continue to lead the battle against the numerous threats to global health. We now serve 2,056 students from 78 nations with 529 full-time faculty. Our scientists conduct ongoing research projects in the United States and in more than 90 other countries. And our 19,717 highly trained alumni lead ministries of health, international agencies, research institutes and academic programs throughout the world. The Bloomberg Schools departments and its more than 50 centers and institutes provide the best environment for public health education, and our commitment to our student body continues to grow. In many ways, our students are our intellectual progenywe want to bring them up right, inspire them through superb mentorship and send them into the world with the skills they need to succeed. This Academic Prospectus provides an overview of all of our departments, describes the Bloomberg Schools degree programs and explains how our students can make an academic journey to a single, ultimate goal: to protect health and save livesmillions at a time.
michael J. Klag
Dean, Johns hopkins Bloomberg School of Public health
academic Degrees MD, MPH Departmental affiliation Epidemiology Joint Departmental affiliations Health Policy and Management School of Medicine School of Nursing
Michael J. Klag, MD, MPH 87 Dean Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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i 2 3 4 From the Dean What Is Public Health? Johns Hopkins University Overview and History The Bloomberg School at a Glance
overview of Degree Programs 6 Summary of Degrees Offered 8 Degrees and Departments: a Closer Look Departmental and Schoolwide Programs 10 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 12 14 20 24 26 30 35 40 42 44 47 53 Biostatistics Environmental Health Sciences Epidemiology Graduate Training Programs in Clinical Investigation Health, Behavior and Society Health Policy and Management International Health Mental Health Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Population, Family and Reproductive Health Master of Public Health Program Doctor of Public Health Program
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additional academic opportunities 56 Combined Degree Programs 59 60 60 61 Certificate Programs Institutes Postdoctoral Training Programs Residency Programs for Physicians
applying to the Bloomberg School 64 First Things First: Identifying the Right Program for You 65 66 68 69 70 71 73 74 Academic Calendar Application Requirements Bloomberg School Funding Financial Aid Information Student Affairs Life in Baltimore, Maryland Connect with JHSPH Application Deadlines
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What is Public health?

health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Preamble of the Constitution of the World Health Organization, as adopted by the International Health Conference, New York, 1922 June 1946; the definition has not been amended since 1948.
The World Health Organizations 1946 denition of health describes the foundation for the discipline of public health, which is focused on promoting and protecting the health of populations. While clinicians treat sick or injured individuals one at a time, public health researchers and practitioners seek to improve the health of whole communitiesfrom neighborhoods and villages to cities and countries and to prevent illness and injury on a vast scale. Thus, the work of public health is carried out on every level: from studying microbes and human genes in the lab, to shaping policy and encouraging healthy behaviors through education; from scouring population statistics for insights into health, to looking for toxins in the environment. Public health professionals, for example, might develop innovative methods to battle infectious diseases such as avian u, tuberculosis and malaria, or ght epidemics fueled by behavior and misinformation, such as obesity, smoking and substance abuse. Right now, public health practitioners around the world are making a difference in the health of populations by: Promoting awareness that health is a human right Assessing risks to human health and accurately communicating those risks to the public Preventing and tracking disease epidemics, both in terms of chronic conditions and infectious disease
Preventing injury and death caused by tobacco use and gun violence Designing effective educational programs that encourage healthy lifestyles Applying sound research in nutrition to health promotion efforts worldwide Making motor vehicles safer Developing vaccines to prevent communicable diseases Advocating for improved public health policies and funding across the globe Establishing effective reproductive health policies and programs Making water safe and available everywhere Improving health systems and promoting access to affordable, safe, high-quality care Designing programs to advance mental health The eld of public health relies on experts from a variety of academic disciplines. Biology, law, sociology, statistics, journalism, anthropology, medicine, psychology, business, public policy and engineeringall of these vocations can serve as a background for a career in public health and as tools to make the world a better place.
Who WaS JohnS hoPKinS?

Johns Hopkins was born in 1795 on his familys tobacco plantation in southern Maryland. He was named Johns after his grandfather who in turn was named for his mother, Margaret Johns. Johns Hopkins formal education ended in 1807, when his Quaker parents decided on the basis of religious conviction to free their slaves and needed Johns and his brother to work in the elds. Johns left home at 17 for a job with his uncle in Baltimore. He became a successful businessman and established his own mercantile house at the age of 24. Hopkins was an important investor in the nations rst major railroad, the Baltimore and Ohio, becoming a director in 1847 and chairman of its nance committee in 1855. He never married and may have been inuenced in planning for his estate by a friend, philanthropist George Peabody, who founded Baltimores Peabody Institute in 1857. In 1867, Hopkins arranged for the incorporation of the Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins Hospital and for the appointment of a 12-member board of trustees for each. He died on Christmas Eve 1873, leaving $7 million to be divided equally between the two institutions. It was, at the time, the largest philanthropic bequest in U.S. history.
JohnS hoPKinS UniverSity

Founded in Baltimore in 1876, the Johns Hopkins University was the rst university in the Western Hemisphere to be based on a model of the European research institution, where research and the advancement of knowledge were integrally linked to teaching. Its establishment began a revolution in U.S. higher education. Johns Hopkins ranks rst among U.S. universities in receipt of federal research and development funds. The School of Medicine ranks rst among medical schools in receipt of extramural awards from the National Institutes of Health. The University enrolls more than 20,000 full-time and part-time students on three major campuses in Baltimore, one in Washington, D.C., one in Montgomery County, Maryland, and facilities throughout the Baltimore-Washington area and in China and Italy. Johns Hopkins has offered courses for part-time students since its founding and established a formal division to administer continuing education in 1909. Today, parttime studentsprimarily masters degree candidatesaccount for almost 40 percent of all Johns Hopkins students.
Johns Hopkins, by Thomas C. Corner, oil on canvas, 1896 Courtesy of The Alan Mason Chesney Medical Archives of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Photograph by Aaron Levin
Johns hopkins: an overview

hiStory oF the BloomBerg School oF PUBlic health
Founded in 1916, the Bloomberg School is the first institution of its kind worldwide. The School was originally named School of Hygiene and Public Health. At that time, hygiene was used by the finest German universities to mean rigorous laboratory investigations into the biological nature of health and disease. In 2001, the Schools name was officially changed to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in honor of Michael Bloomberg for his financial support and commitment. The Bloomberg School of Public Health is rst among all public health schools in research support from the federal government.
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at a glance
Founded 1916 by William H. Welch and John D. Rockefeller Dean Michael J. Klag, MD, MPH 87 Students 2,056 from 78 nations Faculty
the Bloomberg School of Public health

it is a well-known fact that there are no social, no industrial, no economic problems which are not related to health.
Dr. William Welch, First Dean of the School of Public Health The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is dedicated to protecting health and saving lives. Every day, the Bloomberg School works to keep millions around the world safe from illness and injury by pioneering new research, deploying its knowledge and expertise in the eld, and educating tomorrows scientists and practitioners in the global defense of human life.
529 full-time, 623 part-time alumni 19,717 Departments Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biostatistics Environmental Health Sciences Epidemiology Health, Behavior and Society Health Policy and Management International Health Mental Health Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Population, Family and Reproductive Health highlights First institution of its kind worldwide Largest school of public health in the world Receives 20 percent of all federal research funds awarded to the 40 accredited U.S. schools of public health Consistently rated No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report location 615 N. Wolfe Street Baltimore, MD 21205 Phone: 410-955-3543 Fax: 410-955-0464 Website: www.jhsph.edu Email: admiss@jhsph.edu
Departmental and Schoolwide Programs
maSterS DegreeS
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program is designed for those students who want to begin or advance their career in the management and leadership of organizations in the field of health services. The MHA is a professional degree offered through the Department of Health Policy and Management and concentrates on health finance and management. For more information about the MHA program, visit: www.jhsph.edu/ dept/hpm/degrees/mha/health_finance_ management/index.html. The Master of Health Science (MHS) degree program is designed for those students who are either targeting a new career in a specic eld of public health or seeking to deepen their knowledge of a particular public health discipline through study and research. In contrast to the MPH, which is a Schoolwide degree, separate MHS degree programs are offered by every department at the Bloomberg School. MHS students come from a broad range of backgrounds, from recent college graduates to mid-career professionals interested in changing or enhancing their careers. Each MHS degree program focuses on a single branch of public health so that students can receive in-depth training in addition to a broad-based perspective of the eld. There are two types of MHS degrees: Academic MHS degrees prepare students for further graduate study or research careers. Professional MHS degrees couple intensive academic training with a required period of eld experience. These professional-practice programs give students the opportunity to integrate their academic training with real-world public health practice. Because these programs vary in their content and admissions requirements, interested students should contact
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their program of interest directly prior to application. For more information about Academic and Professional MHS programs, visit: www.jhsph.edu/academics/ degreeprograms/mhs.html. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program provides integrated training in the core competencies of the eld of public health. MPH training gives public health professionals the knowledge and skills they need from a variety of disciplines to be able to dene, critically assess and resolve public health problems. The MPH program is designed for professionals who have at least two years of prior experience within their chosen health elds and who are interested in making a difference in the health of populations. Medical students are also eligible for the MPH program after they have completed their second year of medical school. The Bloomberg Schools MPH graduates represent a wide variety of professions, including clinicians, attorneys, social workers, researchers, teachers and social scientists. For more information about the MPH program, visit: www.jhsph.edu/mph/. The Master of Science (ScM) degree program is targeted to students interested in building research careers in one of the following fields: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biostatistics; Epidemiology; Genetic Counseling; and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. Each of the ScM degrees in these programs requires a written thesis based on original research. Graduates of ScM programs work in a wide variety of public health research settings. Because these programs vary in their content and admissions requirements, interested students should contact their program of interest directly prior to application. For more information about the ScM program, visit: www.jhsph.edu/ academics/degreeprograms/scm.html.
Summary of Degrees offered

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health offers seven different graduate degrees (four masters and three doctoral) that will help students hone their skills and become public health professionals who can make the world a healthier place. The masters degree programs include the Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Health Science (MHS), the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Master of Science (ScM). Doctoral degree programs include the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), the Doctor of Science (ScD) and the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH).
Doctoral DegreeS
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Science (ScD) degree programs are based within individual departments at the Bloomberg School. Whether a students interest lies in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, inuencing healthy behaviors or mitigating the epidemic of violence, the PhD or ScD programs aim to teach methods of evidence-based research that will help improve the health of populations. Because these programs vary in their content and admissions requirements, interested students should contact their program of interest directly prior to application. For more information about the PhD and ScD programs, visit: www.jhsph. edu/academics/academicprograms/doctoral. The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree program is designed for students intending to pursue leadership careers in the professional practice of public health. DrPH students aspire to careers as health department directors, senior health care managers or leaders in other organizations on the front lines of public health practice. Applicants to the DrPH program must hold a Master of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent professional degree. The DrPH is offered by several different academic departments. Because these programs vary in their content and admissions requirements, interested students should contact their program of interest directly prior to application.
For more information about the DrPH, visit: www.jhsph.edu/academics/
degreeprograms/drph/.
Degrees and Departments: a closer look

mPh
Schoolwide Program multidisciplinary concentrations
mha
health Policy and management
Scm
Biochemistry and molecular Biology
PhD
Health Finance and Management
Students may either customize their degree or pursue an optional concentration in one of the following areas: Child and Adolescent Health Epidemiologic and Biostatistical Methods for Public Health and Clinical Research Food Nutrition and Health Global Environmental Sustainability & Health Health in Crisis and Humanitarian Assistance Health Leadership and Management Health Systems and Policies Infectious Diseases Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health Womens and Reproductive Health
mhS
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology**

Biostatistics
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology*

Biostatistics
Reproductive and Cancer Biology

Biostatistics
Biostatistics
environmental health Sciences
Biostatistics
Bioinformatics Biostatistics
Environmental Health**
epidemiology
Environmental Health Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

epidemiology
Cancer Epidemiology Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology Clinical Epidemiology Epidemiology of Aging General Epidemiology and Methodology Genetic Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology
graduate training Programs in clinical investigation
Cancer Epidemiology Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology Clinical Epidemiology Epidemiology of Aging General Epidemiology and Methodology Genetic Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology
graduate training Programs in clinical investigations
Environmental Health Engineering* Occupational and Environmental Health* Physiology* Toxicology*

epidemiology
Clinical Investigation**
health, Behavior and Society
Genetic Counseling
Cancer Epidemiology* Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology* Clinical Epidemiology* Clinical Trials* Epidemiology of Aging* General Epidemiology and Methodology* Genetic Epidemiology* Infectious Disease Epidemiology* Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology*
Health Policy and Management**

molecular microbiology and immunology
Clinical Investigation
Clinical Investigation
Health Education and Health Communication Social Factors in Health

Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Social and Behavioral Sciences

Health Economics Health Policy

international health
Bioethics and Health Policy Health Economics and Policy Health Services Research and Policy Health and Public Policy
Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Health Economics Health Systems Human Nutrition Social and Behavioral Interventions
mental health
Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Health Systems Human Nutrition Social and Behavioral Interventions
mental health
Mental Health
Mental Health
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

Population, Family and reproductive health
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology*

Child and Adolescent Health and Development Demography Population and Health Reproductive, Perinatal and Womens Health
Child and Adolescent Health and Development Population and Health Reproductive, Perinatal and Womens Health
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DrPh
environmental health Sciences epidemiology
ScD
Cancer Epidemiology Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology Clinical Epidemiology Clinical Trials Epidemiology of Aging General Epidemiology and Methodology Genetic Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology
health, Behavior and Society Ba/mhS
combined Programs
Degree ProgramS oFFereD With other SchoolS
Environmental Health
epidemiology
Epidemiology
Offered by the Bloomberg Schools Departments of Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management; and Mental Health with the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
ma/mhS

Health Care Management and Leadership

This joint-degree program combines the Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations degree at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, D.C., with the Master of Health Science (MHS) from the Department of International Health at the Bloomberg School.
mPh/mBa
International Health
mental health
Mental Health
Offered with the Carey Business School of Johns Hopkins University.

mPh/mSW
Child and Adolescent Health and Development Population and Health Reproductive, Perinatal and Womens Health
In collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW), the Bloomberg School offers the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
mPh/mSn
The Johns Hopkins Universitys School of Nursing and the Bloomberg School offer a Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program.
mPh/JD
The Bloomberg School offers a degree program in law and public health. Candidates apply and are accepted separately to the Bloomberg School and an accredited U.S. law school.
mD/PhD
The Bloomberg School, in conjunction with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, offers the MD/PhD degree program.
comBineD Degree ProgramS oFFereD Within the BloomBerg School Note: The PhD program is the primary program of study for any student accepted into a concurrent masters degree program.
Doctoral/mhS in Biostatistics or Bioinformatics
The Department of Biostatistics provides students who are candidates for doctoral-level degrees in one department of the Bloomberg School with the opportunity to earn a Master of Health Science (MHS) degree in either Bioinformatics (offered jointly with the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology) or Biostatistics during the course of their doctoral studies.
Doctoral/mhS in international health
The Department of International Health provides students who are candidates for doctoral-level degrees in one department of the Bloomberg School with the opportunity to earn a Master of Health Science (MHS) degree from the Department of International Health during the course of their doctoral studies. A similar opportunity exists for PhD students in the Department of the History of Medicine in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Doctoral/Scm
Professional masters degree that requires a practical field experience in the second year; all other masters degrees are advanced study and research degrees. * The Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology offer an interdepartmental degree in molecular epidemiology that leads to both a PhD and ScM degree. **Applicants may not matriculate directly into the ScM degree.
The Bloomberg School offers specialized cross-training in molecular epidemiology, whereby PhD students in one of the Schools laboratory-based science departments (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Environmental Health Sciences; Molecular Microbiology and Immunology; and the laboratory groups in International Health) earn a concurrent Master of Science (ScM) degree from the Department of Epidemiology. PhD students in the Department of Epidemiology have a similar opportunity to concurrently earn a ScM degree from one of the laboratory-based science departments.
mPh/general Preventive medicine
Residency Offered with the Bloomberg School Residency Programs Office.

mPh/occupational medicine
Residency Offered with the Bloomberg School Residency Programs Office.
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Degree ProgramS
MHS in Reproductive and Cancer Biology ScM in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Doctoral Program
PhD in Biochemistry and molecular Biology Required courses in the rst year include the following: Molecular Biology and Genomics, Macromolecular Structure and Analysis, Biochemical and Biophysical Principles, Genetics, Cell Structure and Dynamics, Organic Mechanisms in Biology, Pathways and Regulation, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, and Mechanisms of Genome Integrity and Cancer. In addition, students must take two of the following electives: Great Experiments in Biology, Developmental Biology, Mechanisms in Bioorganic Chemistry, Neurobiology, Epigenetics, HIV Biology, Virology, or Introductory Molecular Immunology. First-year students also participate in a Current Research Literature course that is directed by Department faculty. At the end of their rst year, students choose their thesis adviser. In their second year, students pursue courses in their specialty areas. In addition, all students are required to take Research Ethics and Public Health Perspectives in Research (this course may be taken in the third year). The PhD program is organized into the following specializations, with corresponding research issues: Biochemical NutritionCellular growth control. Bioorganic ChemistryNucleic acid chemistry-chemical and enzymatic synthesis of oligonucleotides and oligonucleotides analogs. BiophysicsBiopolymer structure and interaction; uorescence spectroscopy of protein conformation, and protein-protein interactions. Structural BiologyX-ray crystallography, protein and nucleic acid structure. Cellular and Molecular Biology Molecular carcinogenesis; regulation of chromosomal DNA
maSterS ProgramS

chair Pierre Coulombe, PhD Senior academic Program coordinator Sharon Warner 410-955-3672
mhS in reproductive and cancer Biology The Master of Health Science (MHS) degree program in Reproductive and Cancer Biology requires nine months of coursework culminating in a library-based thesis. Required coursework includes: Introduction to Molecular Biology (120.602), Fundamentals of Reproductive Biology (120.620), Molecular Biology of Disease (120.603), Public Health Perspectives on Research (550.865-866), Research Ethics (550.860), Genome Integrity and Cancer (120.624) and Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Reproductions (120.622), Molecular Endocrinology (120.621), and MHS Thesis in Reproductive and Cancer Biology (120.870). The program is designed for students exploring career options, seeking to improve their chances for medical or other professional schools, or planning to pursue advanced graduate work or positions in industry. Scm in Biochemistry and molecular Biology The Master of Science (ScM) degree program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology requires the same coursework as the MHS program, the completion of original research and the preparation of a research-based thesis. Typically, ScM students present their ndings at national meetings and publish their results in peer-reviewed journals. Some continue on to advanced graduate study, while others obtain research positions in industry or elsewhere.
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The goal of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is to increase current knowledge of the biochemical and molecular bases of normal and abnormal cellular processes and to train highly qualied scientists who, through research, teaching and service, will continue to provide new insights into the biochemical, biophysical and molecular aspects of biomedical issues that have an impact on public health. Critical biomedical issues in reproductive health are addressed in the Division of Reproductive Biology.
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replication; signal transduction mechanisms; DNA repair; genome integrity; nuclear transport; protein turnover during erythroid differentiation; mechanisms of heat shock protein function; control of eukaryotic gene expression during differentiation and alterations in gene expression during neoplastic transformation; mechanisms of DNA rearrangement; eukaryotic genome structure and sequencing; mechanisms of malarial parasite invasion; control of stem cells by diet; control of meiotic maturation; mechanisms of neurodegeneration; eukaryotic growth control; bacteriophage and bacterial genetics; mechanisms of bacterial transformation, transfection, and recombination. EnzymologyMechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; kinetics of enzyme action; peptide chemistry and protein structure; enzyme mechanisms; mechanisms of molecular chaperone action and targeting; role of ubiquitin- and sumo-protein modifications in cellular processes. Reproductive BiologyHuman male sex differentiation and development; gene function during development; hormonal and neural regulation of seasonal reproductive behavior; regulation of the structure, function and aging of Leydig cells in the mammalian testis; molecular mechanisms of androgen action in target tissues; function and control of prostate growth in relation to normal physiology, benign prostatic hyperplasia and cancer; hormonal and molecular regulation of mammalian spermatogenesis; interactions between Sertoli and germ cells in the mammalian testis; oocyte maturation; sperm-egg interaction during fertilization; development of methods for contraception and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases; effects of environmental toxicants on the reproductive tract. For more
information about the Division of Reproductive Biology, contact Dr. Bill Wright at 410-955-7830 or wwright@jhsph.edu. Laboratory RotationsIn addition to course work, rst-year PhD students participate in ve different laboratory rotations, each lasting seven weeks. At the end of each rotation period, students present brief oral reports on their work. This laboratory rotation program provides students with a working knowledge of the Departments research programs and a rational basis for choosing a thesis adviser. The average course of study for a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is ve years.
Financial SUPPort
All PhD students receive full nancial support, which covers tuition, fees, medical insurance and a stipend for living expenses. Graduate students are not required to serve as teaching assistants, although opportunities to teach are available if a student so desires.
QUaliFicationS For aDmiSSion

The teaching and research program in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is planned for individuals with a bachelors degree in chemistry, biochemistry or biology, preferably with experience in physical chemistry, physics and mathematics. All candidates should have had some research experience, although this requirement is waived for applicants from smaller colleges. Applicants are typically preparing for a career in research and teaching. Applicants are requested to indicate their research experience and career goals and to name the person(s) with whom their research experience has been gained. Applications for the masters degree in Reproductive Biology should be submitted by June 1 at the latest. Completed applications for the PhD program, including GRE scores, are accepted up to January 12. Applications submitted by December 22 will receive expedited processing. Candidates for admission to the PhD program will be identified and invited to the Department for an interview at the Departments expense. For more information regarding application requirements, please visit the Admissions Services website at www.jhsph.edu/admissions.
Degree ProgramS
Biostatistics
chair Karen Bandeen-Roche, PhD academic administrator Mary Joy Argo 410-614-4454
margo@jhsph.edu
The Department of Biostatistics offers training at the doctoral or masters degree level. Courses are offered in probability, statistical theory, statistical methodology, foundations of statistics, statistical computing, statistical genetics and bioinformatics. The Department provides exceptional opportunities for students to acquire range and depth in modern aspects of statistics with applications to the biological, medical, environmental, behavioral and health sciences. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to refer to the Departmental website at www.biostat.jhsph.edu for more information about our academic programs and offerings.
with more extensive prior training. The program emphasizes biology, MHS in Biostatistics statistical methods, computing and MHS in Bioinformatics hands-on research. Applicants to the ScM in Biostatistics MHS program should apply to the Department of Biostatistics and are ex PhD in Biostatistics pected to have a baccalaureate degree Concurrent Doctoral Degree/MHS or equivalent at the time they expect in Biostatistics or Bioinformatics to begin their graduate studies. They should have strong quantitative and computational interests, as well as a maSterS ProgramS major in the biological sciences, physimhS in Biostatistics cal sciences, mathematics or engineering. A strong background in calculus, The Master of Health Science (MHS) degree is intended for individuals who biology and chemistry is assumed. A require more than minimal knowledge minor in computer science or equivalent computational experience is also of biostatistics in the conduct of their required. research. It is not intended as a terminal degree for professional bioStudents are required to take 16 credits statisticians. Applicants are expected each term in their rst year, including to be engaged in active research in a at least 12 credits outside of biostatishealth-related eld and already have an tics. A minimum of 64 credits are readvanced degree in one of the health quired to graduate, including required sciences; e.g., MD or PhD. courses in biostatistics (140.651The MHS program involves one year of coursework (64 units). Students must take the rst-year comprehensive written exam and must demonstrate competence in material covered by the core courses. Additionally, MHS students are required to take the course Public Health Perspectives on Research (550.865-866) as well as a course in research ethics: Research Ethics and Integrity (550.860) or Research Ethics and Integrity: U.S. and International Issues (306.665). A culminating data analysis project, documenting the statistical ideas and skills developed in the coursework, is required. mhS in Bioinformatics The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology and the Department of Biostatistics have developed a Master of Health Science (MHS) program in bioinformatics. The programs philosophy is to combine strong quantitative foundations with a broad cross-disciplinary experience. The degree is intended as a two-year program, though a one-year degree may be possible for students 652), molecular biology (120.602603), computing (140.636-637 and 140.776) and introductory bioinformatics (260.602), as well as a laboratory course in molecular techniques (260.609). Completion of the degree also requires a culminating bioinformatics project and the development and posting of a Web portfolioa student website with links to one or more software development projects demonstrating prociency in bioinformatics and typically including the culminating project as well as coursework. Scm in Biostatistics The Master of Science (ScM) is a twoyear program that emphasizes statistical methods, biometry, statistical computing and epidemiology. Applicants to the ScM program should have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent at the time they expect to begin their graduate studies. They should have a major in one of the biological, physical or social sciences, or in mathematics. All applicants should have strong quantitative interests. ScM candidates are required to take 64 units of
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coursework and pass a comprehensive written exam at the end of the rst year. A thesis is required and usually involves applications of statistical methods to health or medical data. ScM students are also required to take the course Public Health Perspectives on Research (550.865-866), as well as a course in research ethics: Research Ethics and Integrity (550.860) or Research Ethics and Integrity: U.S. and International Issues (306.665).
For more information regarding application requirements, please visit the Admissions Services website at www.jhsph.edu/admissions.
concurrent Doctoral Degree/ mhS in Bioinformatics This program provides doctoral students in other departments the opportunity to pursue an MHS in Bioinformatics concurrently with their doctoral program. The administrative requirements and certications by the facultyas set forth in the existing Policy and Procedure Memoranda for the respective doctoral degreesapply to the doctoral degree requirements of the concurrent Schoolwide Doctoral/MHS program in Bioinformatics. Students must have been accepted into one of the doctoral programs in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. With the primary departments approval, the student may apply to the MHS program in Bioinformatics. Students already in residence may also apply to the program. Specic details about sequencing of courses, etc., are arranged in conjunction with the doctoral program involved. The degree requires 64 units in bioinformatics and other areas. These units must be taken over the course of the students rst two or three years in residence in the doctoral program. The curriculum is the same as that for MHS candidates in bioinformatics. The bioinformatics program directors work with the student and the students adviser in the primary department to suggest course sequencing and discuss any problems that might arise. Completion of the degree also requires a culminating bioinformatics project and the development and posting of a Web portfolioa student website with links to one or more software development projects demonstrating prociency in bioinformatics and typically including the culminating project as well as coursework.
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concurrent Doctoral Degree/ mhS in Biostatistics This program provides doctoral students in other departments the opportunity to pursue an MHS in Biostatistics concurrently with their doctoral program. The administrative requirements and certifications by the facultyas set forth in the existing Policy and Procedure Memoranda for the respective doctoral degreesapply to the doctoral degree requirements of the concurrent Schoolwide Doctoral/MHS program in Biostatistics. Students must have been accepted into one of the doctoral programs in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. With the primary departments approval, the student may apply to the MHS program in Biostatistics. Students already in residence may also apply to the program. Specic details about sequencing of courses, etc., are arranged in conjunction with the doctoral program involved. The degree requires 64 units in biostatistics and other areas. These units must be taken over the course of the students rst two or three years in residence in the doctoral program. The curriculum is the same as that for MHS candidates in biostatistics. The biostatistics graduate program works with the student and the students adviser in the primary department to suggest course sequencing and discuss any problems that might arise. Students must take a written comprehensive examination and complete a culminating data analysis project. Upon completion of these requirements, the student is eligible for the MHS in Biostatistics degree.
Doctoral ProgramS
PhD in Biostatistics Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Biostatistics should have done undergraduate work in the biological, physical or social sciences or in mathematics and have strong quantitative skills. Knowledge of calculus and linear algebra is highly desired. Applicants must also submit results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). A comprehensive written examination covering course material is taken at the end of the rst year. PhD students are also required to take the course Public Health Perspectives on Research (550.865-866 ) as well as a course in research ethics: Research Ethics and Integrity (550.860) or Research Ethics and Integrity: U.S. and International Issues(306.665). Research leading to a dissertation may involve development of new theory and methodology, or it may be concerned with applications of statistics and probability to problems in public health, medicine or biology.

Individuals who intend to apply for admission to any biostatistics degree program should have completed undergraduate work in the natural sciences, the social sciences, and mathematics. For the PhD, a thorough knowledge of calculus, including differential equations, and familiarity with matrix algebra are highly desirable.

chair John D. Groopman, PhD academic Program manager Nina Kulacki, MBA 410-955-2212
Traditionally, the eld of environmental health sciences has focused on hazardous agents in the environment, including biological, chemical, and physical environmental agents. The Department engages in a number of activities within this traditional approach including studies of the sources and environmental distribution of such agents; human exposure to such agents; the bodys response at the molecular, cellular, organ system, and whole-body levels; environmental risk assessment; and prevention and intervention strategies (including environmental engineering, law, policy, and communications solutions). New thinking on the environment and health has encouraged us to consider how the built environment inuences human health and health-related behaviors beyond the traditional focus on hazardous agents. For example, urban sprawlclearly an emergent environmental issuehas been linked to asthma, cardiovascular disease and obesity risks; it also inuences physical activity and other health-related behaviors. The social environment inuences how socioeconomic and other social interactions among people can directly affect health and also modify the risks associated with traditional hazardous agent exposures. The Department is also pursuing research on the health effects of global environmental change including those due to global warming, persistent organic pollutants, and ecosystems change. The Department is committed to the performance of the highest quality mechanism-based and populationbased research and the application of this research to help dene, analyze, prevent and control adverse inuences of the environment on human health. Faculty members are dedicated to educating and training students and professionals through a variety of rigorous, exible educational programs.
For more detailed information on departmental resources and programs, visit www.jhsph.edu/dept/ehs.
Degree ProgramS
MHS in Environmental Health MHS in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene BA/MHS Program PhD in Environmental Health Engineering PhD in Occupational and Environmental Health PhD in Physiology PhD in Toxicology DrPH in Environmental Health
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The Department of Environmental Health Sciences is concerned with the adverse inuence of the environment on human health and with controlling these inuences. In this regard, the Department considers environment in its broadest sense, including the natural, built and social environments. Here, the natural environment is that part of our physical environment not created by humans, while the built environment is that part of our physical environment created by our activities. The social environment includes factors other than physical processes, such as community socioeconomic status, social integration, neighborhood safety or level of political empowerment.
maSterS ProgramS
mhS in environmental health The academic Master of Health Science (MHS) program in Environmental Health provides a systematic introduction to environmental health sciences. The program is intended for talented baccalaureate graduates who seek an introduction to environmental health studies with a focus in one of three specialty areas to help identify long-term career goals and to provide a foundation for further education and training. Students complete a core environmental health science curriculum and select one of three specialty tracks to provide focus and depth to their program. Specialty track areas include: Human Toxicology and Pathophysiology Population Environmental Health Sustainability and Global Environmental Health Students who wish to sit for the exam to become Certified in Public Health (CPH) through the National Board of Public Health Examiners must complete, in addition to Core and Track Requirements, one course each
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in Health Policy and Management and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Recent graduates have pursued higher degrees in various areas of public health and medicine. While the program is not specifically designed to prepare students for employment, others have taken positions with government and nonprofit agencies in the private sector. The program is also designed for experienced government or industry employees who desire to become more qualied in environmental health issues and physicians seeking training in the environmental factors involved in disease and health. The MHS graduate will have competence in the following areas: basic biological mechanisms; toxicology; statistical evaluation of data; epidemiological studies in environmental health; legal and regulatory issues in environmental health; and occupational or environmental disease from either an engineering or medical perspective. In addition to successful completion of coursework, MHS students are required to prepare an essay addressing an environmental health problem and make a formal presentation of the topic to an audience of faculty and students. No written or oral comprehensive examination is required for this degree. The essay and presentation also fulll the Bloomberg Schools requirement for a culminating experience. Applicants are expected to submit the basic documents and test scores that the Bloomberg School requires for admission. MHS in Environmental Health applicants must demonstrate an adequate undergraduate level of education that typically includes biology, chemistry and physics. mhS in occupational and environmental hygiene The professional Master of Health Science (MHS) program in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (formerly Industrial Hygiene) is designed for students interested in developing or advancing professional careers in oc-
cupational and environmental risk assessment and management. Graduates of the program are employed in consulting, private industry, and/ or government and are prepared to pursue doctoral studies in Environmental Health Sciences. For students particularly interested in careers in occupational hygiene, the program is accredited by the Applied Sciences Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012: 410-347-7700, and is designed to prepare students to pass the Certied Industrial Hygienist (CIH) examination given by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Training in the program covers principals of risk assessment and management in the workplace and in the general environment. Coursework includes toxicology, epidemiology, biostatistics, occupational health, occupational and environmental hygiene, air pollution, environmental sampling techniques, exposure assessment, program management, as well as risk assessment, risk management and risk communication. This program, which is part of the Departments National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) sponsored Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center, requires 1 years to complete and includes a three-month internship. The internship is designed to provide professional experience tailored to the needs and interests of each student. During the internship, the student is expected to assume independent responsibility for a project, which is described in a culminating paper that serves as a review of the entire educational experience. Results from the internship project and an overall review of the educational experience are also presented orally to an audience of faculty and students. Applicants for professional training should have a strong background in the physical, chemical, and biological sciences, including college-level physics and calculus. Admission is based on aca-
demic records, references and a resum of professional experience. In addition to the usual departmental requirements, the GRE or MCAT is required of all applicants. In addition to the full-time program, the MHS in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene is also offered part-time via the Internet so that students all over the world can have access to advanced education in this field. The majority of the coursework can be completed online, however, students will attend classes on the East Baltimore campus for four two-week sessions in January and June during the program. Detailed information about the online program is available at www.jhsph.edu/dept/ehs/ programs/degree/mhs/OEH/online/index. html. Partial financial support may be available for some full-time candidates (see Financial Support page 19). Ba/mhS Undergraduate students currently enrolled in the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences program in Public Health have a unique opportunity to receive both bachelors and masters degrees. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences offers early graduate school admission to students enrolled in this undergraduate program. Standardized test scores are not required for admission review, however, they may be required for matriculation into the MHS program if satisfactory academic progress (as defined in the EHS Student Handbook) is not maintained in JHSPH courses taken during the senior year. The application fee for BA/MHS applicants is waived. The graduate credits taken at the Bloomberg School of Public Health while in the BA/MHS apply toward the BA and one half of these (up to 16 credits) may also be used to fulfill MHS degree requirements. Students in this program will receive co-advising from both schools to
optimize their academic experience. Applications for the BA/MHS degree are expected by July 1 between the junior and senior years to insure completion of the review process prior to the first day of the academic year. Students must be accepted before the start of their senior year. Please note that admitted students must complete the BA degree before formally enrolling in the Bloomberg School. Both masters programs, MHS in Environmental Health and MHS in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, participate in the BA/MHS degree but the applicant must specify one of these programs on the application. Additional information about this program may be found in the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences catalog or the EHS departmental website: www.jhsph.edu/ dept/ehs/programs/degree/mhs/ba. For more information, please contact Ms. Nina Kulacki, (410)-955-2212, nkulacki@jhsph.edu.
emphasize exposure assessment methods and models for recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards in the workplace and community environment. Assessments consider the continuum of exposure from source to effect and are comprehensive in nature, incorporating all relevant routes and pathways, emphasizing airborne and waterborne contaminants. Such assessments are integral to evaluating risk, discovering environmental disease associations, and developing methods and strategies for hazard reduction. Applicants for research training should have a strong background in the physical, chemical, and biological sciences, including college-level physics and calculus. PhD in occupational and environmental health Occupational and Environmental Health scientists prevent disease and injury related to occupational and environmental stressors and promote health among individuals and in populations through research, professional practice, and teaching. The Department offers formal training in occupational and environmental health, with particular strength in the areas of the application of biomarkers of exposure, dose, and susceptibility; molecular, occupational, and environmental epidemiology; and occupational and environmental policy and management. Training opportunities include residency programs in Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Occupational Health Nursing, as well as degree programs within the Department of Epidemiology in occupational epidemiology. The doctoral program in Occupational and Environmental Health prepares students for academic careers in teaching and research. Students pursue excellence in scholarly creative research in the etiology, detection and (biologic) monitoring, diagnosis, and prevention of human diseases of occupational and environmental origin. Research toward the PhD
degree leads to an expanded understanding of one of several domains of occupational and environmental health, including occupational, environmental, and molecular epidemiology; validation and application of biomarkers to human studies; application of mechanistic knowledge from clinical and laboratory toxicology to human studies; population health management and health promotion, especially in the workplace; and intervention studies focused on disease prevention. Occupational and environmental health faculty members are engaged in a wide range of research projects, primarily in human research studies utilizing epidemiological methods and often with a focus on disease etiology and causal pathways. Research activities include a prominent focus on biomarkers and their development, validation, and demonstration of utility for prevention; development, validation, and effectiveness of medical surveillance activities; occupational and environmental health policy; evaluation of the health effects of global environmental change; interaction between genetic factors and occupational and environmental exposures in causing disease; the impact of health conditions on productivity and ability to work; and causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of occupational and environmental diseases and injuries. Students in this program show an interest in human studies, biology, epidemiology, policy management, and social and built environments. PhD in Physiology Physiology is the branch of biology dealing with the processes, activities, and dynamics of life and living organisms. The focus of physiology is on function in intact animals, organs, cells, and molecules. Research in the Physiology Division is focused on mechanisms responsible for pathologic changes in the normal physiology. There are many causes of these pathologies under investigation, including the effects of toxic
Doctoral ProgramS
PhD in environmental health engineering The Environmental Health Engineering program seeks to improve public health through interdisciplinary research, professional training and practice. Research focuses on ways to prevent or minimize the adverse effects of physical, chemical, and biological agents by identifying and studying their sources, fate, and transport in both occupational and non-occupational environments, and by developing and evaluating risk management strategies that effectively protect human health. Exposure assessment is an integrating theme throughout this program. Research and training in exposure and risk assessment employs principles and methods in chemistry, biology, physics, and includes development and evaluation of biomarkers of exposure. Environmental health engineering research opportunities in the Department
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chemicals, inhaled pollutant gases and particles, altered immunologic defenses, and genetic susceptibility. The research in most labs has a primary focus on the pathobiology of the cardiopulmonary system. The lung is the major target organ for environmental air pollutants, and lung disease is a major international public health problem. Research toward a doctoral degree in physiology leads to competency in at least one of several domains focused on cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, including: pulmonary epithelium, airway smooth muscle, pulmonary endothelium, innate and adaptive immune responses, control of ventilation, and genetic factors underlying lung disease, particularly asthma and emphysema. There is also practical training in writing scientific papers and grant proposals. Students in this program come from a wide spectrum of backgrounds including, biology, physiology, toxicology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, physics, or pharmacology. PhD in toxicology Toxicological research and training in the Department focuses on the mechanisms of toxicity in cells, tissues and organisms at the chemical, biochemical, cellular and molecular levels. Faculty research programs involve investigation of the mechanisms of toxicity of environmental agents, the mechanisms controlling host responses to environmental toxicants, the potential hazards of exposure to such agents and methods for protecting the exposed host from environmentally induced disease. Emphasis is on cellular macromolecules and biochemical/molecular processes as targets for environmental toxicants. Doctoral students receive basic training in toxicology as well as in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, and biostatistics. Doctoral students also gain initial research experience through research rotations in the laboratories of departmental faculty. Following completion of basic coursework and laboratory rotations, students proceed to advanced training in a
selected area of concentration, including biochemical/molecular toxicology, neurotoxicology, immunotoxicology, and molecular biomarkers. The diversity of interests represented in the Department provides a unique interdisciplinary background in toxicology that will ultimately permit students to address toxicologic problems affecting public health in comprehensive and innovative ways. Facilities available to toxicology students for research and training activities include molecular imaging, mass spectrometry, as well as equipment and facilities for gene array and proteomics and other molecular genetic techniques, cell culture, and microbiology. Applicants should have at least a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field such as a focused undergraduate program in either biology or chemistry or a broader undergraduate program in environmental sciences or public health. DrPh in environmental health Sciences The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) emphasizes the application of in-depth public health knowledge to problem solving, and the development of skills necessary to assess and solve the needs for occupational and environmental health challenges at regional, national, and international levels; the creation and implementation of policy; and an understanding of the regulatory framework. The goal of the DrPH program is the development of senior-level professionals with in-depth comprehension of biomedical sciences, behavioral sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, legal, economic and social issues, engineering technologies, management technologies and concepts, and communication skills. DrPH program graduates are well equipped to assess complex environmental risks and to offer leadership, guidance, and advice for the reduction of these risks. The graduate is a practitioner who can comprehend and integrate the many dimensions of
environmental health sciences, define the disciplines that can best be applied to a problem, make sound and critical judgments, and interpret his or her recommendations clearly in the decisionmaking processes of policy formulation in industry, government, or academia. Applicants to the DrPH program in Environmental Health must meet the Bloomberg Schools requirements for admission in addition to satisfying departmental admission standards. Similarly, the School has established minimum requirements for completion of the DrPH degree, which are in addition to those set by the Department. Please see the Doctor of Public Health Program chapter of this publication for detailed information.

All applicants are expected to submit a completed application and supporting documentation as required by the Bloomberg Schools Admissions Services. All EHS masters and doctoral applicants must have at least a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field. This usually means a focused undergraduate program in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, or a broader undergraduate program in environmental sciences or public health. Application review is based on prior background and coursework, academic success, work history, statement of purpose and three letters of recommendation. A critical consideration in the review process is the match between the applicant and the specific program within the Department. For doctoral candidates, the match between the applicants specific interests and those of the faculty is also evaluated. GREs and other standardized test scores are required of applicants unless noted otherwise in the program description. For applicants whose native language is not English, scores from the TOEFL or IELTS exam are required. For more information, please visit the Admissions Services website at www.jhsph.edu/admissions.
The priority deadline for doctoral applications is December 15. Applications received by the priority deadline will be given first consideration for recruitment events and funding opportunities. Admissions decisions and financial awards are usually made by the end of March. Applications to the masters programs are requested by June 1 but will be considered throughout the year. Applicants to the MHS in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene program who would like to be considered for partial funding should apply by February 1. Admissions decisions for the two masters programs are made as applications are received. Applications for the BA/MHS degree are due by July 1 between the applicants junior and senior year. Admission decisions for the BA/MHS program must be made before the start of the senior year. Please contact the Academic Program Manager at 410-955-2212 or Admission Services at www.jhsph.edu/admissions for more information.
the term in which the final course is to be taken. The Departments Office of Educational Programs may be contacted at 410-955-2212, nkulacki@jhsph.edu, Office E7039. certificate in environmental and occupational health This certificate program educates and trains students to identify major environmental health issues facing public health professionals today. Courses explore the sources of environmental agents, their distribution in community and work environments, transfer routes to humans and possible health effects; the basic biological mechanisms underlying the association between prior exposure and subsequent development of adverse health effects; and control strategies and interventions. The program is intended for public health professionals currently practicing environmental/ occupational health who are seeking formal training, current degree candidates in the Bloomberg School, and nondegree candidates wishing to begin their formal training in environmental health. A selection of online courses is available for students who wish to complete the certificate via the Internet. certificate in health and human rights The Certificate Program in Health and Human Rights is designed to provide students with increased knowledge and understanding of human rights policy and law with emphasis on the numerous practical relationships between health and human rights. Courses focus on the mutually reinforcing relationships between health, including public health, and the protection of human rights; and an understanding that human rights law, based on differing political structures and legal systems, including both treaty law and other law created by the member states of the United Nations, is integral to these relationships. Courses within the certificate curriculum explore the vital roles of health professionals in promoting human rights, through
increased familiarity with international human rights standards, instruments and law, and help to build a culture of human rights, especially as related to both population and individual health. Courses in the certificate program are also designed to provide a knowledge base that allows students to begin to develop skills that promote human rights in health policies, health programs and in the education of other health professionals. The certificate program introduces skills that are used to investigate, analyze and document abuses of human rights as they relate to both public health and clinical practice. The certificate program is open to any student in any degree-granting program at the Johns Hopkins University. Total course credits required for the Certificate are 16 and must include successful completion of all coursework and active participation in the second and third term Seminar on Health and Human Rights. certificate in humane Sciences and toxicology Policy This certificate program provides students with an understanding of the principles that govern the relationship between biomedical researchers and laboratory animals, demonstrates the application of transgenic, in vitro, computational, non-mammalian and non-animal research in toxicology; and illustrates the ways in which humane science and alternatives are used in setting regulatory standards and making environmental health policy decisions. Students will be introduced to the application of the 3Rs, (reduction, replacement and refinement), which are the guiding principles of humane science as well as how the use of humane science principles in biomedical research can lead to more robust scientific methodology and knowledge. The program covers the scientific principles needed to appreciate humane science and identify and evaluate its implications in biomedical research and public health policy. Persons completing

certificate Programs Three certificates are offered by the Department of Environmental Health Sciences: the Certificate in Environmental and Occupational Health, the Certificate in Health and Human Rights, and the Certificate in Humane Sciences and Toxicology Policy. Each program requires the successful completion of a set of courses, which may be selected from a specified list available at http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/academics/ Certificate.cfm. Qualifications for each certificate are noted in the program description. It is recommended that students contact the Office of Educational Programs to inform the department of their intent to pursue the certificate so that arrangements can be made to meet with a program director and discuss course options. The Department must be informed in writing as soon as possible, but no later than the first week of
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the certificate will be well-equipped to translate new toxicological knowledge into scientifically credible product safety evaluations and hazard assessments and apply these concepts to environmental health decision-making. Certificateholders will also be well qualified to understand the policy issues that affect humane science and learn how to design and implement proactive policies in this area. Postdoctoral Fellowship The Department of Environmental Health Sciences accepts applications for postdoctoral students. The postdoctoral fellowship program provides concentrated training with individual faculty from the Department. Postdoctoral programs are open to qualified individuals with a health sciences/biology background. Postdoctoral positions that become available in the Department may also be found on our website at www.jhsph.edu/dept/ehs. Interested applicants should follow application procedures as specified by Admissions Services, available at www.jhsph.edu/ admissions/postdoc_info/index.html.
Funding sources are very limited for the MHS programs; however, some candidates for the MHS in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene may be considered for partial tuition support. Most students in this program receive a tuition discount during the second year of the program. All qualified applicants are considered for scholarship opportunities. Please note that funding for non-U.S. citizens is very limited. The allocation process is very competitive and funding sources vary each year. Additional means of financial support may be identified on the Bloomberg Schools website at www.jhsph.edu/SFR.
Financial SUPPort
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences offers a number of pre and postdoctoral fellowship opportunities for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents, which are sponsored by various training grants funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute for Occupational Safety Health (NIOSH), and private foundations. These positions include tuition and stipend support for select applicants to programs offered by the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. The Department also participates with the Bloomberg School in the selection and award of scholarships for doctoral students after their first year of enrollment for the Sommer Scholars Program.
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chair David Celentano, ScD Deputy chairs Terri Beaty, PhD Stephen J. Gange, PhD academic Program manager Frances S. Burman, MS 410-955-3926
The Department of Epidemiology offers a broad selection of educational and research programs. These include infectious and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, congenital malformations, cancer and occupational diseases. Human genetics, statistical epidemiology, social and behavioral studies, health disparities and health outcomes are of major interest. The faculty are involved in planning and evaluating community health programs for various diseases, and these activities provide excellent training opportunities for students. The mission of the Department of Epidemiology is to improve the publics health by training epidemiologists and by advancing knowledge concerning the causes and prevention of disease and the promotion of health. As the oldest autonomous academic department of epidemiology in the world, the Department of Epidemiology of Johns Hopkins University has maintained leadership in fullling this mission. The specic goals of the Department are to: Provide the highest quality education in epidemiology and thus prepare the next generation of epidemiologists Advance the science of epidemiology by developing new methods and applications Use epidemiologic methods to investigate the etiology of disease in human populations Use epidemiologic methods to evaluate health care delivery and prevention programs Develop methodology for translating epidemiologic research ndings into clinical practice Develop approaches for applying the ndings of epidemiologic research in the formulation of public policy and to participate in formu-
lating and evaluating the effects of such policy All degree candidates in the Department are automatically members of The Epidemiology Students Organization (ESO). As a faculty- and administration-independent organization, its mission is to promote the professional development of students in the Department and to act as an advocate for student needs. This is accomplished by working with faculty, administration and other student organizations in the Bloomberg School. ESOs goal is to create an environment that facilitates discussion, interaction among students and networking.
Degree ProgramS
BA/MHS MHS and ScM PhD and ScD DrPH All departmental students are required to take a three-course primary sequence of epidemiology and a four-course sequence in Biostatistics. Students complete courses within the area of concentration selected as their focus of interest. In addition to coursework, the Department offers weekly seminars in which speakers from other institutions or agencies deal with applied epidemiological problems and faculty members and students discuss their current or planned research, and Journal Clubs designed as forums for students and faculty to examine current research in selected elds of interest.
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Epidemiology is the study of the incidence and prevalence of diseases and of the determinants of health and disease risk in human populations. Epidemiologic evidence provides a basis for preventive approaches in medicine and public health. The Departments mission is to provide education and training of the highest quality in epidemiology, to conduct epidemiologic research of the highest caliber to promote health and prevent disease, and to provide service to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and to local, national and international communities on issues that involve the discipline.
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The Department provides broad training in general epidemiology and in: Cancer Epidemiology Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology Clinical Epidemiology
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Epidemiology of Aging General Epidemiology and Methodology Genetic Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Masters students complete a minimum of 64 credits in epidemiology and elective courses, pass a written comprehensive exam, write a 30-50 page publishable quality manuscript, and present their research in a Masters Poster Symposium.
resources and facilities that enhance learning. The doctoral programs in epidemiology are comprised of two years of coursework followed by two to three years of intensive and independent research. Students may design their research to be completed in any appropriate setting locally or throughout the world. Doctoral students complete a minimum of 128 credits, serve as teaching assistant, pass a written comprehensive exam and two preliminary oral exams, present their proposed research to their research group and the Department, attend a professional conference, and write and publicly defend an independent research project for their dissertation. DrPh Program in epidemiology
ence in clinical research. We encourage all undergraduates to take one full year of calculus, plus courses in biology, microbiology, genetics, and statistics. Cell biology and biochemistry are also very helpful in understanding the mechanics of disease. Sociology, anthropology, economics, and geography are extremely helpful in putting public health research and advocacy in greater context. Admission to the doctoral programs is limited to individuals with signicant prior training or experience in epidemiology or related elds, including medicine and other health areas, and a masters degree in a health-related eld. Applicants to the DrPH program must hold an MPH or its equivalent. All applicants are required to submit the results of a recent (less than three years) general Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Admission to the masters program does not guarantee subsequent admission to the doctoral program. All applicants for doctoral programs are evaluated based on prior professional experience, academic excellence and their potential as individual public health/ epidemiologic researchers. In the Personal Statement, applicants should indicate the degree program desired and the area of concentration, if known; very briey describe their background and accomplishments; and spend most of the essay discussing the relevance of these accomplishments to epidemiology and their area of interest. It is critical that applicants emphasize their academic and research goals in epidemiology and in public health. Statements should not exceed two pages, 12 point font, and should clearly define the applicants goals for research and future career in epidemiology. For more information regarding application requirements, please visit the Admissions Services website at www.jhsph.edu/admissions.
Doctoral ProgramS
The Department provides a broad set of training opportunities in general epidemiology and in specic focused areas, including the following: Cancer Epidemiology
This is offered on a full- or part-time basis. The part-time DrPH requires a prior or concurrent full-time year of coursework at Johns Hopkins. Applicants are Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology expected to develop research in one of the areas listed above and customize Clinical Epidemiology their programs based on their profes Clinical Trials sional goals. Epidemiology of Aging General Epidemiology and Methodology Genetic Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology The various areas of concentration offer both required and elective courses and include a fourth advanced methods course during the rst year. Students are expected to tailor their curriculum, working with their advisers to create a comprehensive plan of study and research. Faculty interests cover many specic and general topics. Incoming students may want to link with faculty who have shared interests, although this is not required. The Departments broad research portfolio is the foundation for research training. In addition, the Department houses a number of special

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements of the Bloomberg School, individuals applying to the Department should have at least a university-level bachelors degree with coursework in biology, mathematics and statistics. While no specic undergraduate major is specied, candidates should have coursework in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, mathematics and calculus. A statistics course is also preferred. Those whose area of interest is infectious disease epidemiology must have a solid background in microbiology. Genetic epidemiology applicants should have courses in genetics and molecular or cellular biology. It is strongly recommended that applicants to the clinical epidemiology program have a background in biomedical/clinical sciences or experi-

A combined MD/PhD program in epidemiology is available to students enrolled in the medical sciences doctorate at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Additionally, an approved residency program in general preventive medicine is afliated with the Department. A total of three years of training is specied, of which one or more may be academic, with the balance devoted to supervised eld experience. Applications may be accepted for the entire period of training. The BA/MHS program in epidemiology invites applications from juniors (third-year students) at Johns Hopkins University. Current JHU undergrads should plan to submit their applications no later than February of their junior year, and enroll in the Fundamentals of Epidemiology course. Upon admission, the BA/MHS applicant will be assigned an adviser and be expected to take
courses and participate in the general offerings of the Department during the senior year. Upon completion of the BA requirements, students would enroll in the core methods courses in Epidemiology and Biostatistics as masters students. The working relationships that the Department enjoys with other departments within the Universityand with a number of institutions concerned with health and disease both in the U.S. and abroadoffer students opportunities to broaden their experience.These resources include the George W. Comstock Center for Public Health Research and Prevention in Washington County, Md.; the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Comprehensive Cancer Center; metropolitan Baltimore hospitals; the Social Security Administration; the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; the Baltimore City Health De-
partment; and a number of institutions in other cities. Students and faculty may also conduct research with the National Center for Health Statistics, the Frederick Cancer Research Center of the National Cancer Institute, the National Institutes of Health, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, the U.S. Veterans Administration, the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. Our students also enjoy rotations with our collaborative centers at Chiang Mai University, Thailand, and in Blantyre, Malawi. Additional learning opportunities for students and fellows can be found at www.jhsph.edu/researchcenters. Within the Bloomberg School, joint programs with other departments are also possible. A number of joint programs are afliated with interdepartmental centers: the Center for Clinical Trials, the Johns Hopkins Comprehen-
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sive Cancer Center, Institute for Global Tobacco Control, the Center for Health Disparities, the Center for a Livable Future, the Center for Global Health, The Center for Public Health and Human Rights, the Risk Sciences and Public Policy Institute, and the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research. More information on each of these Centers and Institutes can be found at www.jhsph.edu/researchcenters. The Certicate in Risk Sciences and Public Policy is an interdepartmental program offering research and training opportunities designed to bridge science and public policy. The Risk Sciences and Public Policy Institute serves as an academic focus for addressing the critical science and policy issues inherent in managing disease risks from environmental and occupational exposures. Research by the faculty at the Institute focuses on strengthening the application of science-based risk analysis and encouraging innovative public health
solutions to complex risk problems. For more information, contact Mr. Ronald White at 410-614-4961 or rwhite@jhsph.edu. The Certicate in Gerontology is designed for doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows who are pursuing an academic masters degree (either ScM or MHS) involving a research-oriented thesis. It is intended for students at the Bloomberg School who are committed to a career in the eld of gerontology and who wish to be recognized as broadly trained in core competencies as well as in their particular area of specialization. For more information, contact Mr. Brian Buta at 410-502-3412 or bbuta@jhmi.edu.
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chair N. Franklin Adkinson Jr., MD co-chair Charles W. Flexner, MD academic Program manager Cristina A. DeNardo, M.Ed. 410-502-9734
The Graduate Training Programs in Clinical Investigation (GTPCI) are targeted toward internal physicians, postdoctoral fellows and/or faculty in clinical departments of the School of Medicine. Students with other backgrounds may also be considered for the MHS track of the GTPCI. The degree programs were designed to provide competence in a wide variety of skills necessary for successful clinical research. The GTPCI seeks students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. Our best candidates demonstrate a combination of strong analytical and quantitative skills as well as clinical research experience. Each new trainee is expected to bring new energy and perspectives that can enrich our diverse academic environment. Detailed curriculum information can be found at www.jhsph.edu/ gtpci/degrees/curriculum.html.
Medicine clinical department or division. Upon successfully completing didactic instruction and demonstrating substantial achievement in clinical investigation in the form of an acceptable PhD or ScM thesis, the candidate is awarded the PhD or ScM degree. Note: PhD candidates who cannot fulfill the full set of requirements for a PhD because of time restrictions, unanticipated research difficulties or late shifts in thesis projects may be considered for a Master of Science (ScM) degree. Candidates interested in applying for a masters level degree program should apply to the MHS track.

The following requirements apply to both MHS and PhD tracks: MD or appropriate advanced degree in a biomedical science Personal statement of professional and clinical research goals Two letters of support that meet the criteria outlined on the GTPCI website: www.jhsph.edu/gtpci GRE or MCAT required USMLE scores or applicable test scores TOEFL or IELTS scores (for applicants who speak English as a second language) Note: Minimum requirements may differ slightly for each degree program. Please contact the program office with any questions regarding the admission criteria. mhS-specificthe mhS track will accept: Physicians and other health professionals with advanced degrees but only one year available for full-time training Postdoctoral clinical investigators without current academic appointments within JHMI
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Degree ProgramS
MHS in Clinical Investigation PhD in Clinical Investigation
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The purpose of the Graduate Training Programs in Clinical Investigation (GTPCI) is to nurture and empower the clinical research community. The rst of its kind in the U.S., this program was created in 1992 to address the growing national concern over the shortage of academic clinical investigators by training postdoctoral fellows and faculty to be more effective clinical scientists. The Master of Health Science (MHS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Clinical Investigation are a joint enterprise of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
maSterS Program
mhS in clinical investigation Health professionals with an advanced degree who are interested in pursuing a career in patient-oriented research may apply for the MHS degree in Clinical Investigation. The MHS is a one-year, full-time program.
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PhD in clinical investigation Following one year of their nal clinical fellowship, accepted applicants will undertake a year of full-time coursework. Subsequently, candidates complete additional coursework and two or more years of mentored clinical research in conjunction with a faculty mentor from the sponsoring School of
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Postdoctoral clinical investigators interested in coursework without a thesis research requirement Medical students desiring intensive clinical research training at the predoctoral level PhD-specificadditional PhD admissions requirements include: Physicians or other medical professionals who will have completed at least one year of their terminal subspecialty clinical training Physicians must have at least a guaranteed academic appointment at the fellowship and/or faculty level within JHMI for at least a three-year term Other health professionals with an appropriate advanced degree and substantial human subjects research experience are also eligible to apply Note: Only students who are accepted and matriculate into the MHS degree program will be eligible to receive the MHS degree. PhD or ScM students who are not able to complete their thesis research do not have the option to receive an MHS degree. Please contact the program office with any questions regarding the admission criteria or visit www.jhsph.edu/gtpci.
and/or a course project. These courses may be taken by University employees supported by the tuition remission program. A limited number of positions are reserved for postdoctoral fellows who are not eligible for tuition remission. Please visit www.jhsph.edu/gtpci for details.
Financial SUPPort
The GTPCI is one of 12 national recipients of an NIH-sponsored CTSA KL2 Award to support institutional career development programs for physicians and dentists, encouraging them to become independent, patient-oriented clinical investigators. This Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Program funds clinical research training for a broad group of physicians, dentists and other scientists who have a doctorate in a health-related eld, including pharmacy, nursing, epidemiology and behavioral sciences. The Johns Hopkins KL2 program will provide career development support for postdoctoral and junior faculty physicians or dentists from within Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions or Howard University. Visit www.jhsph.edu/gtpci for details.

The Science of Clinical Investigation (SOCI) is a series of evening courses that can qualify for a Certicate in Clinical Investigation. The SOCI curriculum is intended for scientists, clinicians and support personnel who are fully engaged in clinical investigation. This program is not for degree students. Each course is held in the evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., once per week for eight weeks, at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore. Lectures, case studies and small interactive group discussions or projects help to clarify the subject matter. Readings are assigned, and evaluation is based on homework exercises
Degree ProgramS
MHS in Health Education and Health Communication MHS in Social Factors in Health ScM in Genetic Counseling PhD/ScD in Social and Behavioral Sciences DrPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences
cants are permitted in this program. Students who successfully complete this degree program are eligible to sit for the national certication exam to become a Certied Health Education Specialist. For further information, contact Eileen McDonald, MS, co-director of the MHS in Health Education and Health Communication program, 410-614-0225 or emcdonal@jhsph.edu. mhS in Social Factors in health The MHS in Social Factors in Health is an advanced research degree for students with undergraduate exposure to social and behavioral sciences and/ or public health, who are interested in further training in the theory and methods in this area. The degree is intended to prepare students either for further doctoral training in public health, or to work in a public health research or policy position. The focus of the MHS in Social Factors program is on integrating and applying a broad range of knowledge and analytical skills in social aspects of public health, with an emphasis on contemporary health problems. The curriculum provides broad foundational training in public health, as well as specific training to build substantive knowledge and analytic skills as social scientists in public health, with the ability to understand problems and to design and implement solutions. The program focuses on understanding and influencing the societal structures and behaviors that create risk for disease and illness, as well as social factors that are protective and health enhancing. Rigorous training in applied research methods is also a key element of the curriculum. The program consists of 1 to two years of full-time study, combining classroom-based coursework, seminars and independent study, development of a research plan and completion of a mentored research project, and a masters research paper presenting original

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maSterS ProgramS
mhS in health education and health communication The MHS in Health Education and Health Communication is designed for individuals seeking specialized formal academic training in health education, health promotion and health communication. The program equips students with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for a career in health education, promotion and communication practice. The curriculum emphasizes health promotion, education and communication strategies for working with individuals, organizations and communities. A solid foundation in behavioral sciences principles and theories is provided along with advanced skills in program planning, implementation and evaluation. While the curriculum consists of a number of required courses, students are also provided with adequate flexibility to select among numerous electives. The program consists of one academic year of coursework followed by a minimum six-month eld placement. The eld placement is designed to provide students with an opportunity, under supervision, to apply the knowledge and skills from the classroom to real health education, promotion and communication practice. Students conclude the program by producing a nal paper that critically evaluates an activity or activities performed during the eld placement. Part-time appli-
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The Department of Health, Behavior and Society was established in the summer of 2005 with a mission dedicated to research and training that advance scientic understanding of the impact of the societal context and behavior on health. The Department seeks to understand how behaviors within the environmental context operate at the individual, organizational, community and societal levels to affect health, as well as to develop, implement, evaluate and disseminate interventions that facilitate health behaviors to improve health outcomes. We emphasize theoretical, methodological and applied studies in three signature areas: Social determinants of health, and structural- and community-level interventions to improve health Health communication and health education Behavioral and social aspects of genetics and genetic counseling
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research. The final program requirement is a presentation of the research by the student in a department seminar. The research project, planned with the guidance of the students academic adviser, may begin after successful completion of 64 credits, typically at the end of the first year, and must include the equivalent of 600 hours of activity, in a paid or unpaid position. For further information, contact program directors Ann Klassen, PhD, aklassen@jhsph.edu, or Katherine Smith, PhD, kasmith@jhsph.edu. Scm in genetic counseling The ScM in Genetic Counseling is designed to prepare graduates to provide genetic counseling with an emphasis on clients psychological and educational needs. A joint effort of the Department and the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health, the program provides a solid foundation in conducting social and behavioral research related to genetic counseling and teaches the skills necessary for graduates to educate health care providers, policymakers and the public about genetics and related health and social issues. The 2 -year, full-time program consists of coursework taken at the East Baltimore campus of the Bloomberg School and at the NIH in Bethesda, Md. The curriculum consists of didactic coursework in the areas of human genetics, genetic counseling, health education, communication, ethics, public policy and research methodology. The program also requires a minimum of 400 contact hours of supervised clinical rotations in a variety of settings in the Baltimore-Washington area. Clinical rotations begin in the second term of the program and are required throughout. These rotations provide a critical opportunity for students to learn directly about genetic conditions and their impact on individuals and families and to receive an introduction to the breadth of services and variety of
counselor responsibilities. Students are required to pass a written departmental comprehensive exam and complete a thesis project. The program is accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, and graduates are eligible to sit for the board examinations after completion of the program. For further information, contact Ms. Mary Ann Dunevant, program manager, at 410-955-2315 or mdunevan@jhsph.edu.
on contemporary health problems. Understanding and inuencing health behaviors that are risk factors in disease and illness, as well as behaviors that can be considered protective and health enhancing, are strengths of the program. Rigorous training in research methodology, program design and evaluation are also key elements of the curriculum. DrPh in Social and Behavioral Studies The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) is a Schoolwide advanced professional degree program designed for the student who has a Master of Public Health (MPH) or its equivalent and who intends to pursue a leadership career in the professional practice of public health. The focus of the DrPH program in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society is on integrating and applying a broad range of knowledge and analytical skills in leadership, practice, policy analysis, program and budget management, and communication, with an emphasis on the application of behavioral and social science perspectives to contemporary health problems. The Department focuses its doctoral training in two areas: Health Education and Communication This area focuses on the application of principles from education, communication, behavioral, social science and psychological theories to inuence health behaviors conducive to optimal health in individuals, groups and communities. Students are exposed to current research on health education and communication, with particular focus on multilevel, ecological models of health and health behavior, design and evaluation of multifaceted intervention programs and patient-provider communication. Social and Psychological Inuences on Health This area focuses on social and psychological influences and processes in the etiology of disease, health care seeking behavior, disease prevention, and the
Doctoral ProgramS
Health, Behavior and Society offers doctoral training leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), the Doctor of Science (ScD), and the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). Doctoral students take departmental core courses in addition to recommended courses in their area of interest. In the second year, students take courses in preparation for beginning research in their area of interest. Seminar courses are offered to inform students of the state-of-the-art research and to assist them in preparing a research thesis proposal. By September of the third year, students present themselves and their dissertation proposal for the preliminary oral examinations, in which faculty examine students readiness to begin research. Upon passing both a departmental and a Schoolwide oral exam, students pursue a research topic leading to a written dissertation. The doctoral program can be completed in four years of full-time study. PhD/ScD in Social and Behavioral Sciences The doctoral program in Social and Behavioral Sciences is designed for individuals seeking training for careers as social and behavioral scientists, health educators and health promotion or communication specialists in the public health arena. The emphasis of the curriculum is on the application of behavioral and social science perspectives to research
social and cultural context in which illness occurs. We focus on structuraland community-level interventions to improve health. Students are exposed to the current theories and research on social, cultural, and pyschological factors in etiology and definition of disease and to the design and evaluation of structural- and community-level interventions. We emphasize social and behavioral science methods as applied to public health.
plicants qualications will be considered. Applications must be submitted and completed by the January 2 deadline. Invitations for interviews will be presented in early March, with nal decisions and offers made on May 1.
global tobacco control certificate Intended students for this certificate are public health professionals who want specialized skills and knowledge to work in the area of global tobacco control practice and research. Tobacco use is the number one preventable cause of death in the world, and it is projected to kill one billion people in the 21st century unless effective tobacco control measures are implemented. In order to slow and ultimately end the global burden of tobacco-related death and disease, public health professionals, tobacco control professionals, and research scientists need to be equipped with the technical skills necessary to advance global tobacco control efforts. Currently there is no other certificate in the field of global tobacco control offered in the U.S. The aim of this certificate program is to provide formal education to research scientists and tobacco control professionals to equip them with the technical skills necessary to play a core role in the global tobacco control movement. health communication certicate
To be eligible to receive the Health Communication Certicate, students must be admitted to a graduate degree program in Johns Hopkins University. Students with an interest in communication, social marketing, and health behavior change are welcome to pursue this certicate. Students completing the certicate will have a basic understanding of the theoretical and applied aspects of Health Communication. Competencies achieved will include, but are not limited to: 1) awareness of behavior change and communication theories; 2) knowledge of media effects and audiences use of media/communication modes; and 3) recognition of quantitative and qualitative methods used in the study of Health Communication. Additionally, the Health Communication Certicate program will familiarize students with the design and evaluation (formative, process, and summative) of communication messages, campaigns, and programs.

All applicants are expected to submit the completed application with the following documentation: transcripts from all institutions attended; scores from the GRE exam; three letters of recommendation (at least one should be an academic recommendation from an instructor or adviser); curriculum vitae or resum; and a personal statement. For applicants whose native language is not English, TOEFL or IELTS scores are required. For more information, please visit Admissions Services at www.jhsph.edu/admissions. Admission Criteria for MHS: Applicants are reviewed for an overall balance of qualications and the t between the applicants career goals and the academic program.
Individuals interested in full-time study in the MHS in Health Education and Health Communication program must submit a complete application by the January 2 deadline for consideration for the following fall. Those interested in part-time study may submit an application for consideration at any time during the year. Applicants to the MHS in Social Factors in Health program must submit a complete application by the April 1 deadline for consideration for the following fall
Admission Criteria for Doctoral Programs: Successful candidates should possess strong analytic, theoretical and methodological skills. The overall balance of each applicants qualifications and the t between the applicants career goals and the academic program will be considered. Applications must be submitted and completed by the December 1 deadline.
For complete details on the application process, and access to the online application, please visit www.jhsph.edu/admissions/application_instructions/.

The Department encourages students to pursue certicate programs offered by the Bloomberg School in various areas of public health.
community-Based Public health certificate

To be eligible to receive a CommunityBased Public Health Certificate, students must be admitted to a graduate degree program in Johns Hopkins University. Applicants must submit a letter addressed to the faculty sponsor outlining their career objectives and how the certificate program will enhance those objectives. This certificate will train recipients in the skills and knowledge necessary for community-based public health program development, management and evaluation, community-based participatory research (CBPR) and other research in community settings. It will also train students in key competencies for community-based public health practice and research, including: cultural competence; an understanding of the social and environmental causes of disease; and skills for collaborations across academia, health departments, and community organizations.
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health education certicate

To be eligible to receive a Health Education Certificate, students must be admitted to a graduate degree program in Johns Hopkins University. Students with an interest in health education, health promotion, and behavior change are welcome to pursue this certificate. Upon completion of the core courses for the certicate, students will have gained a broad understanding of health education principles, theories and strategies and will possess the competencies considered central to effective health education and promotion practice. Students will be able to assess individual and community needs for health education, plan and implement effective health education programs, evaluate the effectiveness of health education programs and coordinate the provision of health education services.
The Department invites its pre- and postdoctoral students who are interested to apply for training and support in the cancer control track of the Cancer Epidemiology Prevention and Control Training Program, an NCI-sponsored pre- and postdoctoral training program shared with the Department of Epidemiology. In addition, the Department offers support for students specifically interested in breast cancer disparities through our Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Disparities Training Center. For more information, contact Dr. Ann Klassen, aklassen@jhsph.edu.
Financial SUPPort
The Department is committed to seeking opportunities that will allow it to provide nancial support to its students. Below is a description of the various types of nancial support currently available to students in the Department. First-year MHS students are eligible for a limited number of partial tuition scholarships to be used toward full-time study. As judged by a committee of faculty, scholarships are offered to selected students based on their prior academic achievements and professional potential. All full-time, second-year students in good academic standing are eligible for a Masters Tuition Scholarship (MTS) from the Bloomberg School. The MTS provides 75 percent tuition support during year two of the program. The Department offers several NIHsupported pre- and postdoctoral fellowship opportunities for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents. These training grants have different numbers of available slots for incoming students on a year-to-year basis. We are also pleased to offer scholarship opportunities for highly qualied and outstanding applicants.

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The Department of Health Policy and Management of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health trains public health professionals and researchers in diverse disciplines and promotes the translation of public health science into practice and policy. Its goal is to train leaders who will become agents of change to assure the publics health through effective, efficient and equitable policies, programs and services. The Department emphasizes the importance of sound management and creative leadership in finding and implementing effective and equitable solutions.
The Department of Health Policy and Management has a multidisciplinary faculty from many elds and disciplines, including: biostatistics; economics; environmental policy; epidemiology; ethics; gerontology; health nance; health law; health services research; medicine; nursing; operations research; organizational behavior and management sciences; political science; policy analysis; psychology; public policy; public health practice; and sociology. Many hold joint appointments in the Johns Hopkins Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Arts and Sciences, and Engineering. The faculty also participate in Schoolwide programs, including the Master of Public Health and the Doctor of Public Health programs. The Department is fortunate to have distinguished part-time faculty, including leaders in policy, management and public health. These faculty members have appointments as adjunct professors, senior associates and associates. They teach courses, serve as preceptors and are available to guide students seeking career counseling. In addition, faculty from other Johns Hopkins Schools have joint appointments in the Department, reecting their interest in teaching and serving as mentors to departmental students.
maSterS ProgramS
master of health administration (mha) The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is a professional degree that prepares students for management, leadership and consultant positions in the health care delivery system. In todays rapidly changing environment, health care managers have a unique opportunity to improve the health care of the public through designing and managing high-quality, cost-effective services. The program emphasizes the conceptual and analytical skills required to understand and manage todays health care organizations and to prepare for tomorrows challenges. Since it began in 1972, the program has graduated more than 500 students, many of whom hold leadership positions in both the public and private health sectors. The program, referred to as a Master of Health Science prior to the 2009-2010 academic year, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
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The program requires one academic year of coursework and an 11-month eld placement of full-time employment in a health care organization. A part-time program is only available Degree ProgramS for those who currently hold management positions in health care organiza MHA tions; these students conduct a project MHS in Health Policy in lieu of a eld placement. Because BA/MHS in Health Policy the program is located in a school of public health, students develop skills MHS in Health Economics in working with physicians, nurses and DrPH in Health Care Management other health professionals with whom and Leadership they share classes. PhD in Bioethics and Health Policy Required courses address theories and PhD in Health Economics practice of management, nancial and Policy accounting and budgeting, nancial management, policy analysis, health PhD in Health Services Research law, legal and ethical issues, strateand Policy gic planning, payment mechanisms, PhD in Health and Public Policy human resources, quantitative tools, health management information systems, marketing, health econom-
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ics, epidemiology and biostatistics. The faculty have broad national and international experience and include practitioners who bring the real world into the classroom. Director: Mr. William Ward; Associate Director: Dr. Ann-Michele Gundlach; Assistant Director: Ms. Teresa Schwartz. mhS in health Policy The MHS in Health Policy is a professionally-oriented degree program designed for individuals seeking specialized academic training in health policy to establish or expand their careers as health policy analysts. The interdisciplinary faculty associated with the program are recognized nationally and internationally for their excellence in policy analysis, health services research and teaching. Faculty members are actively involved in formulating and implementing health policy at federal, state and municipal levels. The program requires one year of academic coursework, followed by a nine-month eld placement of full-time employment in a professional health policy setting. Through their coursework, students acquire a solid foundation in fundamental policy analysis, along with substantive knowledge of the U.S. health care system and key health policy issues. The required curriculum and eld placement experience provide students with a rich understanding of U.S. health policy, knowledge of the processes by which public policy decisions are made, training in basic quantitative and analytic methods, and the skills needed to critically assess and apply research ndings to the development and analysis of health policy. In addition to core requirements, the curriculum offers adequate exibility to allow students to pursue their individual interests in the health policy arena. Elective courses may be selected, with the advisers consent, from those offered by the Department of Health Policy and Management or any other department in the Bloomberg School.
The MHS program in Health Policy has trained health policy professionals for over 15 years and counts many top health policy leaders among the ranks of its alumni. Graduates of this program establish careers in the federal government, advocacy organizations, consulting firms, think tanks, foundations and other arenas where health policy is at the forefront. Director: Dr. Lisa Dubay; Assistant Director: Ms. Beth Resnick. Ba/mhS in health Policy Undergraduate students currently enrolled in the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences program in Public Health have a unique opportunity to receive both bachelors and masters degrees. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Department of Health Policy and Management offers early graduate school admission to students enrolled in this undergraduate program. Standardized test scores are not required for admission review provided that a minimum GPA of 3.3 in the Public Health core is reached. The test scores may be required for masters matriculation if satisfactory academic progress is not maintained in JHSPH courses taken during the senior year. The application fee for BA/MHS applicants is waived. The graduate credits taken at JHSPH while in the BA/MHS apply toward the BA and up to 16 credits may be used to fulfill MHS elective credits within the degree. Students in this program will receive co-advising from both schools to optimize their academic experience. Applications for the BA/MHS degree are expected by July 1 between the junior and senior years to insure completion of review process prior to the first day of the academic year. Students must be accepted before the start of their senior year. Please note that admitted students must complete the BA degree before formally enrolling in the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
mhS in health economics The MHS in Health Economics is a one year, academic degree, offered jointly by the departments of Health Policy and Management and International Health. The program provides students with a solid foundation in general health economics and evaluation methods necessary to promote the efficient and equitable allocation of health care resources in public health and to identify relevant regulatory policies, strategies and interventions. Such methods are important in designing and assessing preventative and curative services, and are relevant to health care systems around the globe. Graduates will be well positioned to pursue doctoral training in economics and health policy or careers as analysts in both the public and private sector. Prospective students apply to one of the two departments based on academic and career interests. However, students from both departments participate in a common core of classes spanning health economics, economic evaluation, econometrics, statistics and epidemiology. Students have an opportunity to specialize, based on interests and experience, by choosing from elective courses that focus on U.S. or non-U.S. settings. Ideal applicants should have some experience in economics and a strong background in math with awareness of both calculus and linear algebra. Director: Dr. Johns Bridges.
Doctoral ProgramS
DrPh in health care management and leadership The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program offered in Health Policy and Management is focused on Health Care Management and Leadership. The focus of the program is on measuring, monitoring and improving the clinical and nancial performance of health services organizations, as well as training leaders for organizational change. The program curriculum is based on the Malcolm
Baldridge Health Care Criteria for Performance Excellence framework and targets those students with masters level training related to health care management. The DrPH in Health Care Management and Leadership is principally designed for part-time students working full-time during their enrollment in the program. It is expected that students will complete the required coursework over a three-year period while participating in program activities. These activities include seminars, research, journal clubs and other opportunities to promote interaction among program students and faculty. After the completion of most coursework, students will sit for the written comprehensive exam. Students then present themselves for the preliminary oral examinations (departmental and schoolwide), after which they may begin substantive work on their dissertation. It is possible to complete the degree (including both departmental and Schoolwide requirements as well as dissertation work) within a five-year period. Students will have up to nine years, if needed, to complete the program requirements. PhD in Bioethics and health Policy The PhD in Bioethics and Health Policy is designed for students who want bioethics to be the distinguishing characteristic of their careers in public health. This bioethics program differs from most other bioethics doctoral programs in two important ways: first, it focuses on bioethics as it relates to moral questions in public health and health policy (rather than, for example, in medical or bedside dilemmas); and second, it provides rigorous training in quantitative and qualitative empirical research methods. Students examine ethical issues in population health practice, research, and policy such as ethics and emergency preparedness, domestic and international research ethics, genetic screening policy, HIV screening, social justice and resource allocation. By the end of their PhD training, students are
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prepared to provide not only normative recommendations regarding ethics and public health policy but are also equipped to function as independent researchers, conducting empirical research related to bioethics, public health, and health policy. Students enrolled in this PhD program participate in a variety of educational opportunities in bioethics and health policy, including lectures and seminars sponsored by the Berman Institute of Bioethics, the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and collaborations with the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University. Students take courses within the Department of Health Policy and Management and the Bloomberg School, as well as at the Johns Hopkins School of Arts and Sciences and Georgetown University. PhD in health economics and Policy Health economics is a field of study that applies the theoretical concepts and empirical methods of economic analysis to various issues throughout the health sector, ranging from the managerial efficiency of health care providers to the implications of alternative arrangements of financing health services. The PhD in Health Economics and Policy in the Department of Health Policy and Management prepares doctoral students for conducting innovative research on the economics of health and health care. The health economics curriculum stresses a solid grounding in applied modern microeconomic theory, economic evaluation, quantitative methods, and econometrics applications. It offers a broad exposure to the health economics literature and public health disciplines, and stresses the policy implications of these fields of research. The PhD program offers two concentrations: applied economics and economic evaluation. The courses taken during the first year of the PhD program is the same for both concentrations, while the courses taken during the second year of the
PhD program depends on the concentration chosen by the student. The applied economics concentration focuses on conducting empirical analyses of hypotheses generated by economic theory. The coursework includes PhD level classes from the Department of Economics at the Universitys Homewood campus. The economic evaluation concentration focuses on state-of-theart methods for performing economic evaluation of various interventions and includes courses from the Department of Epidemiology. PhD in health Services research and Policy The health care systems in the U.S. and other nations are under extreme pressure. Costs are rising, quality and outcomes are not optimal, many vulnerable groups have inadequate access, and programs and technologies are often poorly implemented. There is a great need for doctorally prepared researchers and senior policy analysts to address these issues within public and private organizations and to lead health care reform in the U.S. and globally. The Health Services Research and Policy (HSR&P) PhD training program provides a firm grounding in public health principles, research and evaluation methods, policy analysis and numerous content areas related to health and health services delivery. In this program, students acquire the conceptual and methodological tools needed to conduct research, program evaluation and policy analysis and synthesis to advance the state of knowledge. The curriculum emphasizes the following areas: public and private sector health insurance and financing, organizations for the delivery of health care, methodologies for measuring and improving quality and safety of medical care, methods to measure personal and population health status, methods for assessing the impact of government health care policy on individuals and populations, and comparative effectiveness methods for assessing the impact of technology and treatments on patient
outcomes. The program places emphasis on special need populations, such as children, older populations, minorities and persons with high burden diseases and disabilities. The program stresses the development of research and analysis methods, as well as content knowledge. In addition to careers in academia, this program prepares students for leadership careers as health services researchers and health care policy analysts working in public or private agencies or organizations. The program emphasizes issues of relevance to the U.S. and other highly developed nations. There are many research opportunities within research centers of the Department and elsewhere within the Johns Hopkins University and Health System. Also the Baltimore/Washington area is the home to the largest concentration of public and private health services research and health care policy analysis organizations in the world. Formal and informal relationship with these agencies, including research practicums, thesis collaborations and part time employment are encouraged and facilitated. All students in the HSR&P PhD training program will be exposed to a broad array of methods and content. In addition, it is expected that all students will select at least one methods sub area (e.g., econometrics, epidemiology, measurement, policy analysis, informatics, or qualitative analysis). It is also expected that all students will develop expertise in one or more content areas. Students interested in gerontology and aging may develop a specialization in the program applied to this domain. PhD in health and Public Policy Finding solutions to public health problems through the development, analysis, implementation, and evaluation of health and health policies is the focus of the PhD program in Health and Public Policy. Public policy is viewed in its broadest sense and includes social issues, law, politics, environmental matters and the role of scientific discovery. Students in this program examine some of the
most challenging public health issues of the day and learn how to translate their understanding of the risk factors underlying those challenges into policy solutions. Students also engage in policy evaluations to assess the impact of public policies on disease and injury. Faculty employ an interdisciplinary approach to their teaching and research which is reflected by their backgrounds in medicine, epidemiology, public health practice, social and political science, law, and environmental health and the risk sciences. Within this program, students may focus their studies in the areas of social policy and health, injury prevention and control, the practice of prevention, or environmental and occupational health policy. Through coursework and research, students learn to apply the general principles of health policy and health, the impact of social policies on the level of health and well-being of populations is emphasized, as is the relationship between health care and social care. For those who focus on injury control, preventing injuries, reducing disability and providing emergency services and rehabilitation are all areas of emphasis. Students in the practice of prevention specialization examine specific public health problems such as AIDs, tobacco, obesity, or violence and develop strategies for addressing these problems through traditional and innovative policy interventions. Environmental and occupational health policy students examine those factors in the human environment that impact population health, the methods for assessing risks, and the development and evaluation of policies to improve environmental public health.
be an academic recommendation from an instructor or adviser); curriculum vitae (C.V.) or resum; and a personal statement. For applicants whose native language is not English, either TOEFL or IELTS scores are required. For more information, visit www.jhsph.edu/admissions. Applications are considered by an admissions committee that reviews the entire application package and considers the overall balance of each applicants qualications. Note to MHA Applicants: Applicants to the MHA program can submit GMAT scores in lieu of GRE scores. Note to PhD Applicants: GRE scores are required of all applicants, regardless of academic or professional background. Applications for the PhD program must be submitted and completed by December 1 to be considered for the following fall. Admission decisions and notication of funding offers are made by postal mail in late February/early March. Note to DrPH Applicants: Applications to the DrPH program must be submitted by December 1 to be considered for the following fall. GRE or GMAT scores are required.

The department sponsors several certicate programs which provide academic training to students seeking targeted education in a specic area of public health. Several of the certicate programs will appeal to students enrolled in a concurrent degree program, while others will appeal to non-degreeseeking students. Certificates currently available include: Certificate in Health Finance and Management; Certificate in Injury Control; Certificate in Public Health Preparedness; Certificate in Health Disparities and Health Inequality; Certificate in Bioethics and Health Policy; Certificate in Gerontology; Certificate in Public Health Informatics;
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Certificate in Public Health Economics and Certificate in Risk Sciences and Public Policy. For further information on available certicates, visit www.jhsph. edu/academics, and select Certificate Programs from the left-hand navigation. The Department also provides shortterm, intensive educational opportunities for public health practitioners and other professionals through several institutes. The HPM Summer Institute, offered in June in Baltimore, Md.; the Winter Institute, offered in January in Washington, D.C.; and the Fall Institute, offered in November in Barcelona, Spain, provide graduate academic courses in a compressed format. For further information on institute offerings, visit www.jhsph.edu/dept/hpm. There are also numerous research centers based in the Department. These research centers foster collaborative research throughout the University and with other institutions worldwide. These centers provide faculty and students with the opportunity to examine signicant public health issues from a variety of perspectives and approaches. The centers include: the Phoebe R. Berman Bioethics Institute; the Center for Gun Policy and Research; the Center for Injury Research and Policy; the Primary Care Policy Center; the Center for Law and the Publics Health; the Risk Sciences and Public Policy Institute; the Roger C. Lipitz Center for Integrated Health Care; the Center for Hospital Finance and Management; the Center for Health Disparities Solutions; the Health Services Research and Development Center. Further information on each of the centers can be found at www.jhsph.edu/dept/hpm.
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masters Programs For the professional MHA and MHS in health policy programs, during the field placement year, all eligible students receive a 75 percent masters tuition scholarship. No special application for funding is required for consideration. Eligibility is determined by each program. No funding is available for the academic MHS in health economics. Doctoral Programs The Department offers a limited number of NIH-sponsored predoctoral fellowship opportunities for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Note that predoctoral designation is limited to those candidates without doctoral degrees who are applying to the fulltime PhD or DrPH degree programs. These positions include tuition and stipend support for candidates in the areas of health services research and occupational injury control. Applicants interested in being considered for one of these training grant opportunities should discuss their interest within their application statement. In addition, a limited number of departmental scholarships, also providing tuition and stipend support, are available. No special application for funding is required for consideration. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to review the eligibility criteria for the Bloomberg Schools Brown Scholars Programs.
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chair Robert E. Black, MD, MPH academic Program administrator Cristina G. Salazar 410-955-3734
The Department of International Health is organized into four program areas: global disease epidemiology and control, health systems, human nutrition, and social and behavioral interventions. Academic training programs coincide with these program areas, and students must specify both a degree program and program area of interest when applying for admission (with the exception of DrPH). Available degree options include the Master of Health Science (MHS), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). All faculty and staff have a primary appointment in one of the program areas, but collaborations on research, service and teaching programs routinely cross these boundaries.
Human Nutrition Social and Behavioral Interventions. The MHS programs provide students with specialized training within their chosen eld, as well as general training in the eld of public health. These programs are targeted to individuals interested in pursuing careers as public health professionals or those interested in continuing on with a more advanced research degree. Applications are welcomed from both recent college graduates and those with current careers in other elds. Prior exposure to public health is helpful but not required. Applicants must choose a specific program area when applying to the MHS. Program requirements consist of a minimum of four academic terms of 64 credits of coursework followed by a comprehensive exam, a two-term (minimum of four months in duration) practicum in which 32 credits are earned, and an essay. Admission criteria and degree requirements vary slightly by program area. The practicum can be a full-time activity of four months in duration or a part-time effort extending over a period of up to 12 months. The practicum can follow the completion of coursework or be interspersed with the classroom learning. The MHS may be pursued in the context of the MA/MHS dual-degree program with the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Students wishing to pursue the dual degree program can complete both degrees in three years. For more details, go to the Combined Degrees section on page 56 of this Prospectus. As a complement to our MHS program, the Department also provides an opportunity for students to fulfill the practicum requirements through the Peace Corps Masters International Program (PCMI). The academic requirements for this program are
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The Department of International Health seeks to understand health problems and develop affordable means of disease reduction and health protection in underserved populations of the world. Established in 1961 to meet the long-standing interests of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and respond to the needs of international agencies and national governments for teaching and research in the eld, the Department continues to conduct research, educate scientists and health professionals, guide health policy and public health practice, and build institutional capacity to achieve sustained, improved health for all. International Health draws on all relevant disciplines for application in international settings and emphasizes masters and doctoral training programs for students with international and cross-cultural interests, focusing principally on traditionally disadvantaged and underrepresented communities.
Degree ProgramS
The Department of International Health offers the following full-time degree programs: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (by program area) Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Master of Health Science (MHS) (by program area; professional, 2-years) Master of Health Science (MHS) in Health Economics (academic, 1-year) MA/MHS dual degree with SAIS MHS/MI with Peace Corps (PCMI) MHS/RD in Human Nutrition
maSterS ProgramS
master of health Science (mhS) The Department of International Health offers professionally oriented Master of Health Science (MHS) degrees in the following academic programs: Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Health Systems
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the same as for the MHS program, but instead of completing a two-term practicum through the Bloomberg School, students fulll their practicum requirement with a two-year U.S. Peace Corps volunteer assignment that is complementary to the skills and training they received at the School. Selected MHS students in Human Nutrition can meet their practicum requirements by participating in the Dietetics Program at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. This program offers students interested in public health nutrition the opportunity both to obtain the MHS degree and to complete an 8-month dietetics internship in public health nutrition in preparation for obtaining the RD credential. Students interested in this option should indicate their interest at the time they apply to the MHS program. For details of this program, please read the Human Nutrition section. master of health Science (mhS) in health economics The MHS in Health Economics is an academic, 1-year degree, offered jointly by the departments of International Health and Health Policy and Management. Program requirements consist of four academic terms of 70 credits of coursework, a comprehensive exam and a scholarly paper. Prospective students apply to one of the two departments based on academic and career interests. However, students from both departments participate in a common core of classes spanning health economics, economic evaluation, econometrics, statistics and epidemiology. Students have an opportunity to specialize, based on interests and experience, by choosing from elective courses that focus on U.S. or non-U.S. settings.
Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Health Systems Human Nutrition Social and Behavioral Interventions. Candidates for a research degree must complete courses in international health generally and in their selected program, undertake research in their specialized eld of interest, and prepare and defend a thesis based on this investigation. Those preparing for international leadership positions in public health practice beyond the masters level may apply to the DrPH program in International Health. Students entering the program should already have substantial public health experience (minimum of three years to be eligible to apply) and graduate-level training in the eld (MPH or other related degree). In addition, the DrPH program will include more advanced courses in public health generally and in international public health specically. global Disease epidemiology and control (gDec) Director Joanne Katz, ScD Deputy Directors for Academic Programs: PhD Program Lawrence Moulton, PhD 410-955-6370 lmoulton@jhsph.edu MHS Program Karen Charron, BSN, MPH 443-287-2628 kcharron@jhsph.edu This program area provides training for future public health practitioners (MHS) and researchers (PhD) who will use epidemiologic, immunologic, laboratory and statistical methods to design, implement and evaluate disease control interventions for diseases of public health importance to underserved populations. Graduates will have
a fundamental understanding of the pathogenesis, epidemiology and control measures applicable to diseases of public health importance in disadvantaged populations. Interventions to be studied will be primarily biomedical (e.g., therapeutic or prophylactic drugs, vaccines or environmental modifications), although there may be a behavioral component to effective implementation of such interventions. Special strengths of the program are infectious disease epidemiology (including emerging infections) and vaccinology. Students can acquire a broad understanding of the methods needed to design studies and gain hands-on experience in the design, conduct an analysis of community and clinical trials and/or laboratory-based investigations, including the immunologic and biologic basis of responses to immunizations and other prophylactic or therapeutic interventions. GDEC offers the most comprehensive and state of the art vaccine curriculum of any school of public health and provides students the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Vaccine Science and Policy. GDEC faculty are leaders in the field of vaccines and offer courses in vaccine research, development, regulations, policy, and finance. The Vaccine Certificate highlights GDEC faculty and other leading experts working in cutting edge research and provides a framework for understanding vaccine science and policy, from clinical research to implementation, in both the U.S. and internationally. The certificate is open to all degreeseeking candidates within the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Applicants for the GDEC MHS program should have a strong undergraduate background in biology and quantitative sciences. This is a professional degree but involves a combination of programmatic and research skills to prepare graduates for a variety of public health careers with a global health focus.
Doctoral ProgramS
Those interested in a doctoral research degree (PhD) must apply to one of the four program areas:
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The PhD is a research degree and applicants should have a degree in medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistryor a masters level degree or equivalent graduate training in epidemiology, statistics, international health, tropical medicine, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, mycology or virology. Prior work experience is preferred. health Systems Director David Peters, MD, MPH, DrPH Deputy Director for Academic Programs Adnan Hyder, MD, MPH, PhD 410-955-1253 ahyder@jhsph.edu MHS in Health Systems Program Coordinator Bill Weiss, DrPH 410-614-6172 bweiss@jhsph.edu MHS graduates of the Health Systems program will have the competencies to play management roles in a variety of international settings. Courses within the Health Systems Program develop skills and knowledge for those who play a role in management of health programs planning research in low- and middle-income countries and with disadvantaged populations. The curriculum focuses on planning and managing health projects and programs at the community, district, national and global levels. Graduates will be capable of developing and applying their skills in a variety of settings, from community to national and international levels, working particularly in low- and middle-income countries and with disadvantaged populations. Students should have a prior degree in biological or health sciences or, alternately, in management or social science. Some prior international or health systems experience is highly desired.
MHS in Health Economics Director Antonio Trujillo, PhD 443-287-3003 atrujill@jhsph.edu This degree provides students with a solid foundation in general health economics and evaluation methods necessary to promote the efficient and equitable allocation of health care resources in public health and to identify relevant regulatory policies, strategies and interventions. Such methods are important in designing and assessing preventive and curative services, and are relevant to health care systems around the globe. Graduates will be well positioned to pursue doctoral training in economics and health policy or careers as analysts in both the public and private sector. Ideal applicants should have some experience in economics and a strong background in math with awareness of both calculus and linear algebra. PhD in Health Systems Program Coordinator Adnan Hyder, MD, MPH, PhD 410-955-1253 ahyder@jhsph.edu The overall goal of the PhD program is to produce the next generation of leaders in the research and practice of public health dealing with health systems. Doctoral research focuses on health policy, health planning, financing, management and evaluation, public health teaching, institution building, community development and research on health systems. Opportunities for thesis work include the study of health systems performance, health and poverty, equity issues, intervention analysis, health nancing, economic analysis, disaster management, private sector analysis, injury prevention and control, refugee health care, and neonatal health programs.
human nutrition Director Keith West, Jr, DrPH, MPH, RD 410-955-2061 kwest@jhsph.edu Deputy Director for Academic Programs Parul Christian, DrPH 410-955-1188 pchristi@jhsph.edu The program in Human Nutrition provides training that can lead to either the Master of Health Science (MHS) or Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The aim of the program is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and state-of-the-art scientific, programmatic, policy and leadership skills for addressing pressing global challenges in public health nutrition. Through a broad array of required and elective coursework, and with the guidance of experienced faculty advisers, doctoral and masters degree students acquire and apply knowledge and skills in nutritional biochemistry and molecular biology, assessment, epidemiology, biostatistics, anthropology, programming and policy development and other disciplines of public health application. Students are challenged to identify and consider solutions to important nutritional problems facing societies in terms of their causes, extent, severity, health concentrate in the areas of international nutrition, effects and approaches to their prevention throughout the life cycle. Students are encouraged to explore nutritional and dietary influences on growth and body composition, reproductive health, cognition, behavior and development, infectious diseases and associated interactions, and age-related and chronic diseases within diverse global settings. Context is emphasized in designing, implementing and evaluating intervention options, such as conditions facing societies undergoing a nutrition transition, endemic obesity,
chronic poverty and food insecurity, or social disruption. Working closely with nutrition and other faculty, the Program places emphasis on gaining research experience, developing technical skills, and translating nutritional assessment and data management methodologies for use under field and program conditions. MHS in Human Nutrition The MHS degree in Human Nutrition prepares students to assume professional, technical and management positions within public health nutrition programs or agencies. Often, the MHS program also prepares students for subsequent doctoral research in the field of human nutrition or medical training. In the MHS program, students concentrate in their first year on coursework in core areas of public health and nutrition, and choose electives in accordance with their intended career interests across a broad range of nutrition-related topics. During the second year, students complete a planned and supervised practicum leading to the completion of a thesis in their intended area. Practicums can, for example, involve placement into an overseas or domestic nutrition program or research project, an assignment with a UN, bilateral or non-governmental agency, or data analysis and preparation of a report under faculty guidance, depending on student interests and opportunities that are available. Students interested in becoming registered dietitians (RD) can apply for the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (MHS/RD Program), which is a collaborative program between JHSPH and the Dietetics Education Program at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (JHBMC). Students accepted into this track complete their MHS practicum with JHBMC. In this intense, 18-month MHS/RD program, students complete the didactic and rotation experiences that provide core educational competencies for entry-level dietetic practice and meet the require38 www.jhsph.edu
ments to sit for the Commission on Dietetics Registration Exam for Dietitians. Students enrolled in this program sign up for 32 credits supervised practice from June through January of their second academic year. During the practicum, students complete clinical and food service rotations at JHBMC and the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Students complete community nutrition rotations at sites such as Movable Feast and WIC, as well as a 9-week, self-designed, nutritionally focused public health rotation. Students interested in the MHS/ RD program need to comply with additional prerequisites found in www. jhsph.edu/dept/ih/globalhealthdegrees/ mhs/MHS-RD.html. Additionally, an interview with the practicum staff at JHBMC is required for admission to the MHS/RD program. There are additional fees charged to participate in the MHS/RD program, and a deposit fee for the program is due March 1 of the first academic year. The MHS/RD program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 606066995, 1-800-877-1600, ext. 5400. PhD in Human Nutrition The PhD program in Human Nutrition prepares candidates for careers in the design, conduct and publication of innovative research, and in public health leadership, across diverse areas of applied nutrition. Additional coursework beyond that required for a masters degree is taken to further develop analytical skills and knowledge in focal areas of interest. Doctoral dissertation research offers candidates opportunities to develop and establish critical skills in research, data analysis and interpretation, writing and public speaking which are required to be a future leader in public health nutrition.
JHU/Cornell University Educational Collaboration in Public Health Nutrition To enhance the training available in public health nutrition, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Cornell Universitys Division of Nutritional Sciences are offering students an opportunity to attend courses at both universities. Graduate students enrolled in a doctoral or masters program at Cornell or at the Bloomberg School are able to study at the other school for up to one academic year after they have completed one academic year of study at their home institution. Tuition is charged by the students home institution, and information on courses attended at the institution visited is recorded on the students transcript at the home institution. Social and Behavioral interventions Director and PhD Academic Program Director Peter Winch, MD, MPH 410-955-9854 pwinch@jhsph.edu MHS Academic Program Director Elli Leontsini, MD, MPH 410-955-3859 eleontsi@jhsph.edu The Social and Behavioral Interventions Program conducts research, training, and service on the development, implementation and evaluation of social, behavioral and communitybased public health interventions. The programs primary goal is to assist in the formulation of programs which reect the social, cultural, and policy context of health problems using a public health perspective, and a sound understanding of the epidemiology of health issues in developing countries. We strive to conduct work through equitable partnerships including partnerships with local affected communities, scientific experts, community and national leaders, and governmental and non-governmental
groups conducting intervention work in affected communities. The program area offers both MHS and PhD degrees. Its primary focus is on the direct application of theory and data collection into public health action. The program offers multidisciplinary training for researchers and public health practitioners who wish to use the social sciences in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs, particularly community-based interventions. The program provides students with exposure to applied social science theory and methods as well as training in public health research methods and analytical techniques from both the qualitative and quantitative perspectives. The combined use of qualitative and quantitative methods is a dening characteristic of the program, and students are trained in both epidemiologic and biostatistical research methods, as well as in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and observation techniques. Students may choose to specialize in areas such as HIV prevention, nutritional interventions, malaria control, and a host of other topic areas relevant to the enhancement of health in developing countries. Applicants to the masters program should have a prior degree in the social sciences or a related eld. Doctoral candidates have generally already completed a prior masters degree in a related eld of study and have some professional experience. Doctor of Public health (DrPh) Director Sara Bennett, PhD 410-614-5137 sbennett@jhsph.edu The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program in International Health is designed to train mid- to senior-level professionals for leadership positions in public health practice, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries and disadvantaged populations. The program offers a comprehensive
public health approach that draws on a variety of academic disciplines, including quantitative, biomedical, population, social and management sciences. The goal of the program is to provide students with an understanding of leadership skills and the ability to apply public health sciences to health problems in international settings. Graduates of the program are expected to be public health practitioners who can integrate knowledge across traditional academic disciplines; provide sound advice to national and international agencies in public health; and communicate effectively with governments, academia, nongovernmental organizations and the public. Components of the program include the acquisition of core knowledge through coursework, structured seminars, special studies, three practice-based projects, including the dissertation, in the following areas: organizational assessment, new program proposal, analysis of implementation, economic evaluation, and program or policy evaluation. There is also a communication component for the projects.
entire application package and considers the overall balance of each applicants qualications. Note to DrPH applicants: Admission is based on evaluation of the applicants educational and work experience, past performance and potential to provide leadership in public health practice. DrPH applicants must have a minimum of three years of public health experience and an MPH or equivalent degree to be eligible to apply.
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MHS Program: There are only a few tuition scholarships available to support students in their rst year of study. After successfully completing 64 credits in didactic courses in year one and during the practicum, all students will receive a 75 percent discount on their second year, provided they are registered for a minimum of 16 credits each term. Students in the MHS in Health Economics degree are excluded from receiving this scholarship. No special application is required for funding consideration; all admitted applicants will be considered. Doctoral Programs: A limited number of full- and partial-tuition scholarships and fellowships are available. After six terms (quarters) of full-time enrollment, all new doctoral students will receive a 75% tuition discount each term for the next four years (16 terms). The discount is given to all doctoral students provided a full-time enrollment (minimum 16 credits) and good academic status is maintained.

All applicants are expected to submit the completed application with the following documentation: transcripts from all institutions attended; scores from the GRE exam; three letters of recommendation (at least one should be an academic recommendation from an instructor or adviser); curriculum vitae or resum and a personal statement. Applicants should certify that third parties submit the letters of recommendation and transcripts by the deadline. Applications that remain incomplete past the deadline will not be reviewed. For applicants whose native language is not English, scores from either the TOEFL or IELTS exam are required. The minimum score for the computerized TOEFL is 250, Internet-based TOEFL 100, and the minimum IELTS score is 7.0. Applications are considered by an admissions committee that reviews the
mental health
chair William W. Eaton, PhD Senior academic Program coordinator Patricia E. Scott 410-955-1906
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The mission of the Department of Mental Health is to advance understanding of the causes and consequences of mental health and mental disorders to improve the health of the general population. The central focus of the mission is the prevention and control of mental disorders and impairments.
The target outcome of mental health and mental disorders is the distinguishing feature of the Department of Mental Health. Mental disorders are disturbances of thinking, feeling, and acting which have a proximate cause in the human brain. Disturbances of thinking include mental disorders like schizophrenia and dementia, as well as impairments like mental retardation. Disturbances of feeling include emotional problems like mood and anxiety disorders. Disturbances of behavior include misuse of alcohol, use of illicit drugs and violence. The expression of mental and behavioral problems in humans is diverse, and most disorders involve problems of varying intensity in all three areas of cognition, emotion, and behavior. Mental disorders typically involve disruption of the social relations of the individual, and are associated with neurological changes. Mental disorders occur at all ages and in all social groups. Understanding causes and consequences of mental health and mental disorders from the perspective of public health involves populationbased surveys in a developmental framework. Prevention and control of mental disorders involves design and execution of intervention trials to prevent disorder in individuals who are currently healthy, as well as to minimize future consequences for those with current disorder or a history of disorder. Interventions for promotion of mental health are part of the mission because good mental health protects against the onset of a variety of mental disorders, as well as being a valued outcome in itself.
maSterS ProgramS
mhS in mental health The Master of Health Science degree is organized around a core set of four terms of graduate courses and a nal research paper that demonstrates mastery of what has been learned in the coursework experience. The masters degree is completed in one academic year. The MHS degree in the Department of Mental Health may be combined with a certicate program offered in another department of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, e.g., Health Education, Health Finance and Management, Health Policy, Health and Human Rights, Health Communication, Health Disparities and Health Inequality, Injury Control or Maternal and Child Health. These certicate programs are at no extra cost to fulltime students and are available to enhance the mental health research educational experience. Ba/mhS Undergraduate students currently enrolled in the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences program in Public Health Studies have a unique opportunity to receive both bachelors and masters degrees. The Department of Mental Health of the Bloomberg School offers early graduate school admission to students enrolled in this undergraduate program.
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Doctoral ProgramS
PhD in mental health The doctoral program is organized around a core set of six terms of required graduate courses, followed by a comprehensive examination, usually scheduled at the end of the second year of study. After the comprehensive exam, the student prepares a prospectus for the dissertation, which serves to assist examiners in the preliminary doctoral oral examination, usually taken during the third year of study.
Degree ProgramS
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The dissertation, which represents a distinct increment to available knowledge and is deemed publishable by examiners, is often completed by the end of the fourth year of study. DrPh in mental health The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program in the Department of Mental Health focuses on the direct application of a broad range of knowledge and analytical skills in public mental health for individuals in leadership, policy analysis, finance, and management positions. It has Schoolwide and department components. The Schoolwide component emphasizes advanced knowledge and skills associated with leadership, integration and application of skills in public health as broadly defined. The department component emphasizes knowledge and skills and their practical context for public mental health.
The NIMH Child Mental Health Services and Service Systems Training Program The NIDA Drug Dependence Epidemiology Training Program The Department also hosts the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in Drug Abuse, which brings professionals from developing countries to the Department for a year of study on policy, treatment and prevention, with an orientation toward application in their home countries. aging and Dementia training Program The goal of this doctoral and postdoctoral program is to train young investigators in age-related cognitive and neuropsychiatric disorders. It is an interdisciplinary program, funded by the National Institute on Aging, affiliated with the Department of Neurology at the School of Medicine and the Department of Psychology and Brain Sciences at the School of Arts and Sciences.

Applicants should have an interest in psychopathology and a commitment to the public health approach, as well as a background consistent with the Bloomberg Schools general degree requirements. For more information regarding application requirements, please visit the Admissions Services website at www.jhsph.edu/admissions.
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Financial supportincluding tuition, fees and stipendis available for wellqualied applicants. The Department is able to fund selected doctoral- and postdoctoral-level individuals through its NIMH and NIDA training programs and the Bloomberg Schools Sommer Scholars and Brown Scholars Programs.

The Department has three NIMHfunded doctoral and postdoctoral training programs and one NIDA-funded doctoral and postdoctoral training program. These programs provide support for research training in public mental health: The NIMH Psychiatric Epidemiology Training Program The NIMH Prevention Research Training Program (postdoctoral only)
Degree ProgramS
MHS in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology ScM in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology ScM in Molecular Epidemiology (open to PhD candidates in Epidemiology) PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

chair Diane Grifn, MD, PhD Senior academic coordinator Gail OConnor 410-614-4232
maSterS ProgramS
mhS in molecular microbiology and immunology The Departments Master of Health Science (MHS) degree program provides educational opportunities to students who do not wish to pursue a laboratory research program but wish to gain greater knowledge within specic areas of departmental expertise and to participate in the departmental academic activities. The program has a flexible curriculum and requires nine months in residence. A written essay, which is usually based on a literature search, and a presentation at a departmental seminar are required for graduation. mhS in Bioinformatics offered through the Department of Biostatistics The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology and the Department of Biostatistics have developed a Master of Health Science (MHS) program in bioinformatics. The programs philosophy is to combine strong quantitative foundations with a broad cross-disciplinary experience. The degree is intended as a two-year program, though a one-year degree may be possible for students with more extensive prior training. The program emphasizes biology, statistical methods, computing and hands-on research. Applicants to the MHS program should apply to the Department of Biostatistics and are expected to have a baccalaureate degree
or equivalent at the time they expect to begin their graduate studies. They should have quantitative and computational interests, as well as a major in the biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics or engineering. A strong background in calculus, biology and chemistry is assumed. A minor in computer science or equivalent computational experience is also required. Completion of the degree also requires a culminating bioinformatics project and the development and posting of a Web portfolioa student website with links to one or more software development projects demonstrating prociency in bioinformatics and typically including the culminating project as well as coursework. Scm in molecular microbiology and immunology The Master of Science (ScM) degree is a two-year program offered to students who wish to gain experience in laboratory or eld research. In the rst year of the program, ScM students complete a core curriculum focused on virology, parasitology, bacterial pathogenesis, and public health ecology. Students complete one 11-week laboratory rotation and pass a written comprehensive examination by the end of the rst year. In the second year, students complete departmental and school course requirements and pursue thesis research. At the conclusion of their research, students submit a written thesis and present their thesis work at a departmental seminar. Scm in molecular epidemiology PhD candidates in Epidemiology who wish to obtain laboratory training in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology may apply to the ScM program. Accepted students complete most ScM course requirements and laboratory rotations, and conduct bench research relevant to their epidemiological interests in an MMI laboratory. At the completion of their MMI research, students submit a writ-
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The goal of the W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology is to advance knowledge of the biological mechanisms involved in infectious and immunological diseases. It employs the disciplines of virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, vector biology and ecology to gain a deeper understanding of the interaction between host and infectious agent. The Departments major focus is on laboratory-based investigations; in addition, some members of the Department conduct eld studies locally and abroad. It is the aim of the Department to encourage fundamental research and teaching in the disciplines described above and, at the same time, to seek ways of applying the information to the control of disease in human populations.
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research experience and accomplishments, and how these relate to their future goals.
Doctoral ProgramS
PhD in molecular microbiology and immunology The doctoral program (PhD) is intended to prepare students to become independent investigators in the biomedical sciences. In the rst year of the program, PhD students complete a core curriculum focused on virology, parasitology, bacterial pathogenesis, and public health ecology. Students complete three 11-week laboratory rotations and choose a thesis adviser by the end of the rst year. After completing rst year courses, students must pass a comprehensive written examination in the form of a grant proposal which the students defend orally in front of a faculty committee. In the second year, students complete departmental and school course requirements, including a graduate board oral examination, and conduct thesis research. Over the course of the PhD program, students attend and participate in departmental seminar and research forums. Research progress is monitored by annual meetings of the students advisory committee.
Financial SUPPort
All PhD students receive a stipend, a full tuition scholarship, and medical insurance.

All potential degree candidates should meet the general requirements of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and have taken collegelevel courses in mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. They are required to submit the results of the GRE (verbal, quantitative and analytical) and TOEFL or IELTS (foreign applicants) taken within two years prior to application. Please see the Admissions Services website for details: www.jhsph.edu/admissions. Interviews are generally required for PhD applicants. Interview weekends are scheduled for early February and March. For PhD applicants, the written statement should include a focus on the applicants prior

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Research, evaluation, practice and advocacy all play an integral part in the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health academic programs and faculty efforts. Faculty develop and apply a broad range of methods to research and professional practice. These methods are drawn from demography, developmental psychology, epidemiology, sociology, health services research, economics, policy analysis, behavioral sciences and other related disciplines. Graduates are trained as scientists, academics, administrators and health professionals for careers related to a broad spectrum of population and family health issues. Teaching and research activities focus on human development across the lifespan, basic reproductive processes, and biological and social determinants of population change and its social and economic consequences. Within the University, the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health serves as the primary academic base for the core discipline of demography. Faculty and students apply scientic and technical expertise toward addressing issues of family planning and population policy and solving population problems nationally and internationally. In addition, teaching and research activities advance the understanding of factors that inuence the growth and development of children toward optimum functioning as adults. The health of children is grounded in the context of families and communities. Major attention is given to the assessment of health status and the planning, organization, administration, communication and advocacy of community health programsat the local, state, national, and international levelsthat promote reproductive health and the health of populations across the lifespan. The Departments vision is to shape population and family health through research and education and to bring science to policy and practice. Our
concept of health encompasses a positive sense of well being with the capacity of each individual to attain his or her maximum potential.
Degree ProgramS
MHS (one- or two-year program) MHS in Demography DrPH PhD
maSterS ProgramS
The Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health (PFRH) offers a one-year or two-year professional Master of Health Science (MHS) in the areas of Child and Adolescent Health and Development; Population and Health; or Reproductive, Perinatal and Womens Health. PFRH also offers an academic one-year MHS in Demography. master of health Science (one- or two-year Program) The MHS in PFRH is intended for individuals with a baccalaureate degree who wish to focus their career in positions with such organizations as government ministries, nongovernmental health organizations in developing countries, state and local MCH agencies in the U.S., managed care organizations, research institutes, the Census Bureau, advocacy groups and academic institutions. Through their coursework and experience with faculty, students acquire a sound orientation to general public health principles and to specic areas of population, family and reproductive health. Program requirements allow exibility so that students may tailor their academic program to concentrate in one of three tracks: Child and Adolescent Health and Development Population and Health Reproductive, Perinatal and Womens Health
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Population, Family and Reproductive Health is an interdisciplinary department whose mission is to advance public health science and practice globally and domestically in order to improve the health of children, adolescents, men, women, and the elderly at both the family and the population levels.
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The two-year MHS program is required for individuals without prior health related experience or whose public health related work experience is less than two years. This program is similar to the one-year program in course requirements during the rst year, but the second year includes a four- to six-month (minimum 680 hours) supervised internship. The internship provides the opportunity to integrate formal classroom teaching with practical experience in the students chosen eld. The oneyear MHS program is designed for students who are currently working in their intended eld of concentration, have a minimum of two years of full-time health related or public health related work experience, and wish to strengthen their skills and knowledge base, improving their potential for career advancement. Given the public health practice prerequisite for the one-year masters program, the additional eld experience is not required. A part-time option is available for students who qualify for the one-year MHS program only. Applicants with doctoral degrees in related elds who do not meet the minimum experience requirement will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Students in both the one- and two-year programs are required to successfully complete a culminating MHS essay and a departmental presentation. The Department also participates in the Peace Corps Masters International Program, which is designed for students who wish to combine rigorous academic coursework with a rewarding volunteer experience through the Peace Corps. Students begin their program by completing nine months of coursework at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health including completion of the MHS essay and presentation, followed by a two to three month Peace Corps project orientation, and finally 24 months of volunteer service. Students will receive the MHS degree after the successful completion of 680 hours of Peace Corps Volunteer Service (this does not include the two to three
month training period) for a total of 96 academic units. mhS in Demography The one-year MHS in Demography program is designed for specialized training in applied demography. The educational objectives of this program are to give non-specialists the opportunity to acquire a tool-kit of specic substantive and methodological skills applicable to a wide range of public health problems and in a wide range of work settings. It also increases the range of professional opportunities available to graduates by enabling them to market themselves as trained in demography. The program includes a minimum of 32 units in demography courses of the total 64 units required for completion. A research paper is also required.
and Womens Health. Doctoral candidates must select one of these areas for academic concentration. Entering doctoral students begin the rst year with a set of core departmental courses to provide common theoretical foundations for their studies including core courses in biological/developmental, demographic/social science, and statistical/epidemiological foundations. Doctoral students are then required to complete a core set of courses determined by the track or area of study they have selected. All academic program areas require doctoral students to do a PhD or DrPH public health practicum.

Applicants should possess a background in accordance with the Bloomberg Schools general admission requirements and their anticipated course of study. Students are accepted from a wide variety of backgrounds, although undergraduate preparation in one of the biological, mathematical, or social sciences is desirable. Completed applications must include transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, three letters of recommendation, GRE scores, resum or curriculum vitae, personal statement, and TOEFL or IELTS scores, as required. The application deadline for doctoral degree programs is January 2. The deadline for MHS degree programs is May 1. For more information regarding application requirements, please visit the Admissions Services website at www.jhsph.edu/admissions.
Doctoral ProgramS
The Department offers two doctoral programs, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree. While both enable qualied students to obtain advanced training in one of the disciplines that underlie public health, each is designed with a specic set of criteria for students seeking entrance into the program. The DrPH is designed for individuals with a minimum of three years of full-time work experience in health and/ or human services field and an MPH or equivalent masters degree. It is intended for individuals who plan to assume a leadership position in the practice of public health. A part-time option is available for students who qualify for the DrPH program. The PhD degree is intended for students who may have little or no professional work experience in the public health arena and whose career goals are focused on conducting publishable, independent and original research. The Departments doctoral programs are organized into three academic tracks: Child and Adolescent Health and Development; Population and Health; and Reproductive, Perinatal

The Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health is home to or affiliated with key centers for research, teaching and practice. These include the Hopkins Population Center; Center for Adolescent Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Sexually Trans-
mitted Diseases Center; the Bill and Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health; the Womens and Childrens Health Policy Center, the Rakai Health Project; and the Urban Health Institute.
Financial SUPPort
There are various sources of nancial support for degree students in the Department. The sources of funding include several training grants and general departmental funds. Funding for MHS and doctoral students is determined on a case-by-case basis.
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mPh acaDemic Program

The MPH is a exible program that can be customized to meet a variety of professional and career goals. Students may study on a full-time basis or on a part-time/Internet-based basis. Fulltime and part-time/Internet-based students fulll the same academic requirements and receive the same degree. Full-time Study
Management Sciences Social and Behavioral Sciences Students must also complete the following projects: MPH Individualized Goals Analysis Practicum Experience in Population-based Health MPH Capstone The MPH Individualized Goals Analysis project is completed within two terms of matriculation and is an opportunity for students to develop a plan for their MPH program of study that meets their educational and professional goals. The MPH Capstone project is an opportunity for students to apply the competencies and skills they acquire in the program to a public health problem relevant to their professional goals and interests. Part-time/Internet-based students should also refer to the list of Web courses for online options to fulll the MPH curriculum. The complete MPH curriculum can be found on our website at www.jhsph.edu/academics/ degreeprograms/mph/curriculum/.
master of Public health Program

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The full-time option is a concentrated 11-month course of study at the East Baltimore campus. The program begins with an orientation in early July. Part-time/internet-Based Study Part-time/Internet-based students complete the degree within three years of matriculation through a combination of online courses and in-person classes taken either on the East Baltimore campus during regular academic terms, in intensive-learning Summer and Winter Institutes, or at other sites where Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health courses are offered for credit. Students can earn up to 80 percent of their academic credits online. mPh curriculum The MPH program provides a balance between a broad-based core curriculum and opportunities to pursue individual interests. The curriculum, which is grounded in the critical disciplines and competencies of public health, includes the following core courses: Environmental Health Principles of Epidemiology Problem Solving in Public Health or Making Change through Policy In addition, students are also required to complete coursework in each of the following areas: Biostatistics Public Health Biology
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The MPH is a Schoolwide program designed to provide students with a population perspective on health. The program prepares students to become leading public health professionals capable of addressing current global public health problems through multidisciplinary approaches that apply the latest scientic knowledge. Please contact the MPH ofce with any questions about the program.
aDmiSSion reQUirementS
The minimum requirements for admission to the MPH program include the following: A baccalaureate-level degree Additional health-related experience beyond the baccalaureate level. This requirement can be satised in any one of the following ways: - A minimum of two years of fulltime post-baccalaureate healthrelated work experience - A doctoral degree in a eld underlying public health - Completion of two years of medical school curriculum This requirement may be waived for applicants to the MPH/MSW,
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MPH/JD and MPH/MSN degree programs. All matriculating Master of Public Health students shall have successfully completed at least one collegelevel course in the following areas: - mathematics (e.g., calculus, algebra, statistics) - general biology - health-related science (e.g., nutrition, microbiology, anatomy or physiology), OR another biology course Submission of standardized test scores, such as the GRE, MCAT, GMAT or LSAT. MPH applicants who have a graduate degree beyond the baccalaureate may request an application review without the submission of standardized test scores. HOWEVER, THIS MAY PLACE THE APPLICANT AT A DISADVANTAGE IN THE ADMISSION AND SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION PROCESS. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must submit ofcial test scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computerized test, or 100 on the Internet-based test is required. Students may also submit an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 7. Submission of a statement of purpose that includes career goals and objectives in pursuing the MPH degree, including how the program will help in attaining those goals. Submission of three references that address the applicants potential for success in a public health career. Curriculum vitae or resum.
application Deadlines and matriculation Dates To be considered for admission to the MPH program, please note the following deadlines: December 1 Full-time students matriculating in July. (For scholarship consideration, all application materials must be submitted by December 1.) August 1 Part-time/Internet-based students matriculating in November at the Fall Institute in Barcelona, Spain. September 1 Part-time/Internet-based students matriculating in January February 1 Part-time/Internet-based students matriculating in June graduation requirements Complete 80 units required for graduation. Complete at least 60 units in formal Bloomberg School coursework units that are not special studies. Maintain a grade C or better in all required MPH core courses and in courses applied to meet concentration area requirements that are offered for a letter grade. Complete the MPH Goals Analysis project. Complete the MPH Capstone project. Satisfy the Practicum Requirement. Part-time/Internet-based students must complete at least 16 units of coursework in a face-to-face format. Maintain minimum academic standards as described in the MPH Program Manual. Complete the Bloomberg Schools Academic Ethics module. For a detailed description of graduation requirements, please refer to the MPH Program Manual at www.jhsph. edu/academics/degreeprograms/mph/ academic_overview/F_Student_Manuals. html.
mPh customized Programs and concentration areas Full-time MPH students may choose an optional concentration area or customize their program of study. Regardless of their choice, all students must complete the MPH core course requirements. Students electing a concentration must complete a number of required course units as specied by the concentration area over and above the MPH core course requirements. Alternately, students who customize their program of study must complete the core MPH requirements and then, in consultation with their faculty advisers, choose elective courses for the remaining units. Part-time/Internet-based students who participate through a predominantly off-campus format cannot elect a concentration but can use concentration requirements as a guideline to customize a specialization in a particular area of public health.
mPh concentrationS
child and adolescent health Faculty Concentration Directors Andrea Ruff, MD Professor, International Health Anne Riley, PhD Professor, Population, Family and Reproductive Health The MPH concentration in Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) focuses on understanding the health problems and health status of children and adolescents across the globe, the nature and scope of the multiple determinants of their health status, and the range of public health programs to address the health and well-being of children and their families, in developed and developing countries. Students will be assigned a faculty adviser with similar interests and will be assisted in developing an understanding in the following critical areas based on their coursework, their Capstone, and the seminars conducted monthly by the CAH Concentration:
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The concept of child/adolescent health, and the determinants of child and adolescent health status in industrialized and resource-limited settings, including socioeconomic, demographic, developmental, behavioral, cultural, political, and environmental determinants. Current basic understanding of specific health problems of children and adolescents, including obesity and other nutritional issues, injury, infectious diseases and HIV, chronic and disabling conditions, adolescent health concerns, and others. The design, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs to improve the health and well-being of children, including immunization programs, child survival strategies, primary health care, health promotion and disease prevention efforts, including those that target HIV/AIDS, and injury prevention. epidemiological and Biostatistical methods for Public health and clinical research Faculty Concentration Directors: Rosa Crum, MD Professor, Epidemiology Marie Diener-West, PhD Professor, Biostatistics This concentration is designed for students with quantitative backgrounds who are seeking to gain additional skills in epidemiologic study design and statistical data analysis. The goal of this concentration is to prepare students to participate in the design, conduct an analysis of research studies in public health and put concepts into practice. This concentration is best suited for students who have already worked in a particular substantive area and have identified specific research questions. The competencies gained from this concentration include the following:
Articulating an appropriate question/ hypothesis Identifying an appropriate study design and data set for answering the question Obtaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval Gaining familiarity with aspects of data management Identifying and applying appropriate statistical methods and correctly interpreting results Gaining familiarity with tracking and recording steps in the analysis of a data set Writing up the results of a data analysis for a professional publication Oral presentation of the results Food, nutrition and health Faculty Concentration Directors: Cheryl Anderson, PhD, MS Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology Laura E. Caulfield, PhD Professor, Center for Human Nutrition, International Health This concentration provides students with an opportunity to focus their study on nutrition and integrate this information with other coursework in order to develop the skills to address nutrition problems in the U.S. and around the world. Students choosing this concentration will gain an understanding of: The role of foods and nutrition in disease risk and prevention The methods for studying food consumption, nutritional status and the use and interpretation of nutritional data The design and implementation of nutrition programs to improve the nutrition and health of diverse populations
global environmental Sustainability & health Faculty Concentration Directors: Cindy Parker, MD, MPH Instructor, Environmental Health Sciences Brian Schwartz, MD, MS Professor, Environmental Health Sciences Peter Winch, MD, MPH Professor, International Health This concentration provides students with an understanding of how human consumption and standards of living have exceeded the carrying capacity of the earth; how, as a result, the environmental resources upon which we depend have been severely compromised; and how this affects the health of individuals, communities, and the global population. Specifically, students will learn how land use (including patterns of suburban sprawl), transportation patterns and systems, energy use, food production and distribution, water use, and population growth contribute to climate change, ecosystem degradation, and species extinctions and biodiversity losses, and how these, in turn, threaten human health on local, regional, and global scales. The goal of this concentration is to provide students with the necessary knowledge about the drivers of global environmental change and the consequences for health. In addition, students will gain necessary skills to develop solutions for global environmental sustainability through qualitative research methods and behavioral change interventions. The objectives of the MPH concentration include: 1. Acquire key knowledge of the drivers of global environmental change and possible solutions: a. Identify the five main drivers of global environmental change: land use, energy use, food use (i.e., food production and distribution), water use, and population growth.
b. Explain how these drivers interact with each other to result in global environmental consequences such as climate change, ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss, and species extinctions. c. Describe the complexities and interrelationships of these drivers and their environmental consequences. d. Explain the implications of the consequences to individual, community, and global health. e. Compare and contrast potential solutions to ensure global sustainability and improved health in the context of the complicating challenges of after peak oil, U.S. federal indebtedness, and myriad political obstacles. f. Describe the types of organizations and businesses working on addressing the problem of global environmental change, and the approaches each type is taking to producing change. 2. Develop a set of intervention skills to change behavior. a. Present information on global environmental change and possible solutions for a range of audiences (e.g., professional groups, community organizations, schools). b. Select models and theories relevant to the design of behavior change interventions for different groups and behaviors, and apply them in design of the intervention. c. Develop a plan for behavior change communication for behaviors related to sustainable use of the environment. health in crisis and humanitarian assistance Faculty Concentration Directors: Courtland Robinson, PhD Assistant Professor, International Health
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Shannon Doocy, PhD Assistant Professor, International Health This concentration focuses on health of populations in crisis, internationally and domestically. These include refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), populations affected by natural and human-made disasters, victims of human rights abuse, and survivors of human trafficking. The coursework will focus on why populations become vulnerable and the health issues they face. Preparedness, advocacy and response to promote effective and equitable interventions will be stressed. Emphasis will also be placed on gaining expertise in methods to assess needs and provide assistance to displaced populations and other vulnerable groups. A variety of methods will be used to teach students basic skills including to: Identify, protect and advocate for vulnerable groups Develop appropriate public health responses for refugees and displaced persons Measure health and demographic indicators in humanitarian emergencies Plan food, water, and sanitation programs for displaced populations Implement and monitor humanitarian assistance programs health leadership and management Faculty Concentration Directors: Ann-Michele Gundlach, EdD Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management Anbrasi Edward, PhD, MPH, MBA Assistant Professor, International Health This concentration provides students with an understanding of the challenges of organizational leadership and management in the health sector. The concentration is aimed at individuals whose responsibilities require them to have the knowledge and skills essential to balance the demands of leading and managing during times of change, but
do not require a full management degree. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of leading and managing health organizations in a range of settings in both the U.S. and other countries (especially low- and middleincome countries). Topics covered include the following: Understanding the health care environment Leadership and management development Organizational design Strategic management and planning Organizational stakeholders Governance Human resources management Managing conflict Change management Quantitative tools for management Budgeting and financial management Working with teams and groups Approaches to process improvement Measuring and monitoring organizational performance Through a variety of teaching methods (lectures, laboratories, group work, seminars, case methods, individual assignments) and application of leadership and management frameworks, students will be able to demonstrate the skills and attributes to function effectively in health sector organizations. These include: performing a stakeholder analysis and developing a detailed understanding of stakeholder expectations within an organization; analyzing problems using quantitative tools to support management and decision-making; planning strategically and setting management priorities; developing a budget based on information regarding business or service volume, staffing levels, salary rates, and supply usage and costs; team building, facilitating work team performance, conflict management and negotiation; acting ethically in an organization; and
applying performance improvement concepts and tools in order to design or redesign a specific process and using indicators to measure and monitor organizational performance. The Health Leadership and Management Concentration also offers a quarterly film series focused on leadership and management topics which is open to the whole School. health Systems and Policy Faculty Concentration Directors: Sarah Bennett, PhD Associate Professor, International Health Sara Bleich Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management This concentration develops skills and knowledge related to analysis and decision-making for health systems organization, financing and service delivery in the U.S. and internationally. The curriculum focuses on health policy analysis and formulation; financing, organization and oversight of health systems; and policies and programs for disease prevention, injury control and other public health priorities. This concentration area is aimed at developing skills, knowledge and attributes for policy makers, policy analysts and senior managers of health systems. The concentration emphasizes planning and managing national and international programs, institution building, and related analysis. Through their coursework, students acquire a solid foundation in policy analysis, an understanding of key health policy issues from a comparative perspectiveand substantive knowledge of health care systems and public policies and programs in the U.S. and in selected low-, middle- and high-income countries. The required curriculum provides students with a sound knowledge of the processes through which public policy decisions are made; training in basic quantitative and analytic methods; and the skills needed to use and critique
data, research findings and program evaluations in the development of health policy. The curriculum provides an overview of changes occurring in the U.S. and internationally in healthsector policy and financing, comparing countries at different levels of income and with varying health system infrastructures. Topics include the role of government in the health sector, sources of revenue for the health sector, health insurance systems, provider organization and payment methods, access to health care and the policy making process for the health sector and for specific public health areasfor example, road traffic injuries and occupational health. infectious Diseases Faculty Concentration Directors: Clive Shiff, PhD Associate Professor, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Ken Nelson, MD Professor, Epidemiology Neal Halsey, MD Professor, International Health This concentration provides students with competencies in multiple disciplines including epidemiology, immunology, microbiology, parasitology, and vector-borne diseases to address critical problems in the control and prevention of infectious diseases. Students who complete the concentration gain special expertise in the pathogenesis, epidemiology, and control of infectious diseases appropriate for careers within state health departments, federal agencies conducting research, and the pharmaceutical industry. Students are exposed to the fundamental concepts underlying the epidemiology and control of a number of infectious diseases affecting global health.
Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public health Faculty Concentration Directors: Andrea Gielen, ScD Professor, Health, Behavior and Society Caitlin Kennedy, PhD, MPH Assistant Professor, International Health This concentration provides students with competencies in the areas of: 1) theoretical basis of behavioral intervention and psychosocial influences on health and illness; 2) intervention design and implementation; and 3) program evaluation. The specific competencies included under these topic areas are: 1. Theoretical basis of social and behavioral intervention and psychosocial influences on health and illness. These have implications for both behavioral interventions and understanding psychosocial influences on health and social policies that affect health. Identify social and psychological factors and processes in the etiology of disease and health-related behaviors Articulate the influence of major social structural divisions such as gender, SES, and ethnicity on health and health-related behaviors Appropriately select and apply behavior change theories to studying health problems in diverse populations 2. Behavior change intervention design and implementation: Apply principles from educational, behavioral, communication, social and psychological theory to influence health related behaviors in diverse populations Utilize effective formative research, needs assessment and program planning skills to design health promotion programs
Implement a wide array of behavior change strategies, including media-based (mass media, small media, electronic media), interpersonal communication, social support and social network based interventions, advocacy and community organizing 3. Behavior change program evaluation: Conduct process, impact, and outcome evaluations of health behavior change programs Articulate and address issues that facilitate implementation and sustainability of effective behavior change programs Students completing this concentration can focus on skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs promoting healthy behaviors in international and/or domestic settings. Students can also focus on analysis of psychological and social influences on health and behavior. They can obtain skills necessary for working with diverse populations, on a variety of health topics, and in non-profit organizations and government agencies at all levels. The concentration includes required and elective courses, a special seminar, and a capstone experience. Students completing this concentration may be eligible to take the national exam to become a Certified Health Education Specialist. Womens and reproductive health Faculty Concentration Directors: Donna Strobino, PhD Professor, Population, Family and Reproductive Health Michelle Hindin, PhD Associate Professor, Population, Family and Reproductive Health This concentration focuses on understanding the health status of women with regard to their general and reproductive health, the determinants of their health status, and preventive strategies and programs to address womens health and well-being, as well as the health of
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their newborns. Students may opt to focus on womens, reproductive or perinatal health issues either domestically or in a developing country setting. The goals of the concentration provide students with competencies and understanding in several critical areas including: The scope and magnitude of health problems for women with regard to their health in general or reproductive health, with a focus across the life span, and including infectious, chronic and disabling conditions. The determinants of womens and reproductive health, including socioeconomic, cultural, behavioral, environmental, political and other determinants. Analytic skills in the core MPH courses, as they are applied to womens and reproductive health as well as other skills including demographic, evaluation, and epidemiologic methods. Development and implementation of public health programs and clinical interventions to improve the reproductive health and well being of women, including programs related to family planning services, safe motherhood, or health during the reproductive years.
into each program will be determined separately. Applicants are advised to apply to the MPH program and RD internship concurrently. It is anticipated that most students will complete the internship rst, and that this year will count towards the two-year healthrelated experience admission criterion for the MPH program. In the internship program, students complete clinical and food service rotations at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, which houses the Baltimore Regional Burn Center; the Johns Hopkins Hospital; the Johns Hopkins Childrens Center; and community nutrition rotations with the Movable Feast program, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, and in corporate wellness. Applicants must have completed an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics to be eligible for the Dietetic Internship. Further information may be found at www.hopkinsbayview.org/ dieteticinternship/index.html. During their MPH year, students could either choose the public health nutrition concentration, some other concentration, or customize with the MPH program. It is envisioned that students would engage in a MPH capstone experience related to prevention programs based on their clinical experiences and interests (e.g., obesity or diabetes prevention, food security or humanitarian assistance; research methods and clinical epidemiology). For further information, contact Dr. Laura Caulfield, Director, Program in Human Nutrition, Center for Human Nutrition, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, 410955-2786. For information on the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center internship program, please contact Ms. Sarah Post, Director of Nutrition Education and Practice, at 410-550-9863.

registered Dietitian internship The Bloomberg School, in cooperation with the Dietetic Internship program at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, offers students the opportunity to earn both the MPH degree and complete a Dietetic Internship leading to the RD credential. The 10-month internship program followed by completion of the 11-month MPH degree provides a unique training opportunity in both clinical dietetics and public health nutrition. Applicants apply to the MPH program stating their interest in the linked program, but acceptance
The DrPH Program has both a Schoolwide component and a departmental component. Generally stated, the Schoolwide component emphasizes the advanced, cross-cutting knowledge and skills associated with leadership, integration and application of public health concepts. The departmental component emphasizes the disciplinary knowledge and competence in a specific public health field.
tion as part of a career development plan. Specic deadlines for completion of the full- and part-time program requirements are found in the departmental handbooks. The doctoral dissertation for the DrPH demonstrates the students capacity for public health analytic work. The DrPH dissertation meets the following criteria: addresses a practical problem confronting a leader in public health practice; represents original thought and work; uses a rigorous and scientically defensible analytic component; and is based on a conceptual model that relates the work to existing knowledge and practice. The specic content of the dissertation is developed by the student in consultation with the faculty of his/her department. For specic graduation requirements, DrPH candidates should consult their departmental handbooks/student manuals. The departments offering the DrPH include the following: Environmental Health Sciences www.jhsph.edu/dept/ehs Epidemiology www.jhsph.edu/dept/epi Health, Behavior and Society www.jhsph.edu/dept/hbs Health Policy and Management www.jhsph.edu/dept/hpm International Health* www.jhsph.edu/dept/ih Mental Health www.jhsph.edu/dept/mh Population, Family and Reproductive Health www.jhsph.edu/dept/pfrh *Full-time program only Additional information on these departments can be located in the respective department chapters of this prospectus.
Doctor of Public health Program

Director Laura Morlock, PhD academic Program administrator Gail L. Miller 410-502-6150
cUrricUlUm
Core competencies to be mastered by DrPH students include the core knowledge and abilities of the MPH program plus advanced expertise in health and disease in human populations, public health leadership, and methodologies essential to the solution of public health problems, as well as the administration and evaluation of public health programs. The core curriculum shall include formal course work plus a DrPH Schoolwide Seminar, where informal interactions among student and faculty enhance student professional development. The objectives of the DrPH seminar, are to help students understand the intellectual origins of public health as a field and to help build a DrPH intellectual community by linking DrPH students across departments and across cohorts as well as with public health practitioners and faculty working on a wide range of public health challenges. Full-time Study The DrPH degree may be completed on either a full- or part-time basis depending on the department and course of study. Candidates in the full-time DrPH program fulfill the residency requirement and register for a full course load each term. Part-time Study The part-time DrPH is designed to allow working public health professionals to complete a doctoral educa-
gwhite@jhsph.edu
The Doctor of Public Health Degree (DrPH) is a Schoolwide advanced professional degree program designed for the student who has a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or its equivalent and who intends to pursue a leadership career in the professional practice of public health. The mission of the DrPH program is to prepare graduates to advance the publics health through the integration and application of a broad range of knowledge and analytical skills in leadership, practice, policy analysis, program management and professional communication, coupled with preparation in a specic disciplinary public health eld. The DrPH program prepares graduates to apply these skills and methods in both academic and non-academic settings, as well as in public-agency or private-sector settings that emphasize improving the health of the public.
www.jhsph.edu/academics/ degreeprograms/drph
aDmiSSion reQUirementS
The DrPH degree is designed for the student who already has a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or an equivalent masters. Beyond the MPH degree, admission requirements include the following: At least two years of relevant work experience or relevant professional skills as determined by the department to which the student is applying. In addition to specic departmental requirements, evidence of quantitative or evaluative skills and ability, usually in the form of scores on recent GRE or other standardized exams taken in the last ve years. If applicable, results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Admission to the DrPH program is determined by each department offering the degree. Admission is based on evaluation of the applicants educational and work experience, past academic performance and potential to provide leadership in public health. Questions about specic admission requirements for the DrPH should be addressed to both the DrPH program ofce and the department of interest.
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additional academic opportunities
Degree ProgramS oFFereD With other SchoolS

Ba/mhS The School of Arts and Sciences, in conjunction with the Bloomberg School, offers an undergraduate major in Public Health Studies. The major has been tailored to prepare students for careers that have a basic science foundation, including medicine, and to familiarize students with health policy and management issues (domestic and international), with other social and behavioral sciences and with the quantitative sciences fundamental to public health. The Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Department of Epidemiology, Department of Health Policy and Management and the Department of Mental Health will consider JHU undergraduates majoring in Public Health Studies for admission to the BA/MHS program before the start of the senior year. Johns Hopkins undergraduate Public Health Studies majors are welcome to apply to any MHS program offered by the School during their senior year. Applications can be obtained from Admissions Services (www.jhsph.edu/ admissions) or from the Public Health Studies adviser on the Homewood campus (Dr. James D. Goodyear, 3505 N. Charles Street, Homewood campus, 410-516-7812, or goodyear@jhu. edu). Admitted students must complete the BA degree before formally enrolling in the Bloomberg School, but up to one-half of the public health credits (up to a total of 16 credits) earned interdivisionally toward the BA may also apply toward the MHS degree. ma/mhS This joint degree program combines the Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations degree at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington,
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D.C., with the Master of Health Science (MHS) in International Health degree at the Bloomberg School. Both two-year programs may be completed in a total of three years. The program is designed to prepare students for careers requiring a high level of health care expertise and a sophisticated understanding of international, political, socioeconomic and cultural issues. It emphasizes the synthesis of knowledge and experience essential for planning and managing health services in a variety of settings around the world. Students in the combined MA/MHS degree program normally spend one and a half years at the Bloomberg School and after completing the practicum, can enroll in the SAIS program for another year and a half. The SAIS portion emphasizes public policy, development economics, regional studies and foreign language instruction. The Bloomberg Schools component stresses the basic disciplines of epidemiology, biostatistics and health policy and planning, along with specialized training in public health. Candidates must submit separate applications to each school and admission is offered by both. Students already enrolled in one school will be considered by the other school in competition with all other applicants for admission to the incoming class. For a SAIS catalog and application, visit www.sais-jhu.edu/admissions/ma/joint/ bloomberg.htm or call 202-663-5700. mPh/mBa The Bloomberg School, in conjunction with the Carey Business School of Johns Hopkins University, offers the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program. This unique, 18-month, full-time program of study enables students to integrate the philosophies, functions and competencies of the seemingly disparate elds of public health and business. Students
comBineD Degree ProgramS

Graduate students working towards degrees in medicine, nursing, business, social work, international relations or law may integrate their degree programs with a public health degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. These degrees will provide students with additional credentials and unique skill sets that will prepare them for careers within their fields requiring a high degree of health care expertise. Current PhD students in the Bloomberg School may pursue an additional masters or doctoral program, and undergraduates majoring in Public Health Studies at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) may enroll in a BA/MHS degree program. The Bloomberg Schools Committee on Academic Standards approves these degree programs.
acquire knowledge and skills in the principles of population-based health as well as of nance and management, enabling them to be more effective managers and leaders in health-related agencies and organizations. Graduates will be able to assess the public health needs of a dened population; develop, analyze and implement targeted health policies and programs; lead the process of change within their own organizations and communities; manage health care organizations so that identified goals can be achieved; and communicate healthrelated messages to targeted audiences. An application for the MPH/MBA degree program is available at www. jhsph.edu/admissions. The admissions committees of both schools will review all applications. For more information, contact the MPH Program Ofce at 410-955-1291. mPh/mSW In collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW), the Bloomberg School offers the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective practitioners and leaders in health-related agencies and settings. Students obtain a population-based perspective as well as expertise in the quantitative sciences that, when combined with training in social work, prepares them to be effective members of the social work community who can plan, implement and evaluate such programs. MPH/MSW students complete the core MPH requirements, along with a customized public health curriculum and all required MSW coursework within a specic area of concentration. In a combined public health and social work practicum, the University of Maryland grants 6 to 9 academic credits for public health coursework, and the Bloomberg School allows up to 20 credits of special studies.
The MPH/MSW program is designed for full-time students. Students normally complete one year of the MSW program at UMSSW and then spend 11 months (starting in July) completing the requirements for the MPH program, returning to UMSSW to complete the MSW program. The MPH degree is awarded upon completion of the MSW degree. Interested applicants must apply to each school separately and simultaneously, taking care to indicate on the schools application form the appropriate beginning year for the MPH program. For students who successfully complete the degree program, the standard MPH admission prerequisite of previous healthprofessional training or two years of health-related experience is waived. All other prerequisites must be met. Applicants must send their ofcial transcripts and GRE scores separately to each school, and must also provide separate recommendations using the appropriate forms. Further information about the University of Marylands MSW program may be obtained by contacting the Ofce of the Associate Dean for Admissions at 410-706-3025. mPh/mSn The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and the Bloomberg School offer a Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program. This 18-month curriculum of full-time study is designed specically for nurses seeking to link their clinical and managerial interests with public health so as to streamline the delivery of nursing services in a variety of settings. Two-thirds of the program consists of core courses in nursing and public health; the remaining elective courses allow students to pursue individualized concentrations. Please note that both degrees will be awarded jointly on a single diploma. Applications for the MPH/MSN degree program must be obtained from and submitted to the School of Nursing, and
will be reviewed by the admissions committees of both the School of Nursing and the Bloomberg School. The steering committee for the degree program will make the nal admission decision. For more information and an application, contact the Ofce of Admissions and Student Services, The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, 525 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205; call 410-9557548 or visit www.son.jhmi.edu/academics/academic_programs/masters/msn-mph. aspx. mPh/JD The Bloomberg School offers degree programs in law and public health which prepare students in the overlapping fields of law, public health, policy, and ethics. Eligible candidates must apply and be accepted into the full-time MPH program at the Bloomberg School of Public Health and also separately apply and be accepted into the full time program at Georgetown Unversity Law Center, which was our original partner; or into another accredited U.S. law school for the Juris Doctor degree. Students in the JD/MPH program will earn a Juris Doctor degree from their accredited law school and a Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins. This degree program is offered in a full-time format only and takes a total of four years to complete. Students will complete one or two years of the JD degree program at an accredited U.S. law school, which is a minimum of two full-time semesters. Then starting in July spend 11 months completing the MPH program requirements. They will then return to their law school to complete the remaining year(s) of their JD program. To be eligible for the JD/ MPH program, the applicant must provide written approval from the students law school to take a leave of absence for one year to attend Johns Hopkins. JD/ MPH applicants need not have fulfilled the usual MPH requirement of either an advanced degree or two years of healthrelated work experience at the time of admission to Johns Hopkins. All other
MPH admission prerequisites such as, college-level math and biological science coursework must be completed. The MPH degree is awarded upon the students successful completion of the JD degree. For further information on the program, contact Associate Dean Stephen Teret (410-955-3995) or Professor Jon Vernick (410-955-7982), 624 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205. mD/PhD The Bloomberg School, in conjunction with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, offers the MD/PhD degree program. Admitted students complete two years of medical school before pursuing a PhD program full-time at the Bloomberg School. After completion of the PhD degree requirements, students return to the School of Medicine to complete the MD degree. Candidates for the MD/PhD degree must fulll all of the normal requirements for the PhD degree. Prospective students must submit application materials to the Admissions Ofce at the School of Medicine. For more information, visit the programs website at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mdphd, or contact the MD/PhD Program Administrator, Ms. Sharon Welling (swelling@jhmi.edu or 410-955-8543).
Biostatistics during the course of their doctoral studies. Candidates must apply directly to, and be admitted by, the Department of Biostatistics. Accepted students must have the permission of their doctoral department to enroll and to complete all requirements for the MHS degree. The MHS must be relevant to the candidates eld of doctoral study and must not impede progress in the doctoral program. For information about the MHS programs in the Department of Biostatistics, contact Mary Joy Argo at 410-614-4454 or margo@jhsph.edu. Doctoral/mhS in international health The Department of International Health provides students who are candidates for doctoral-level degrees in one department of the Bloomberg School with the opportunity to earn a Master of Health Science (MHS) degree from the Department of International Health during the course of their doctoral studies. A similar opportunity exists for PhD students in the Department of the History of Medicine in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Candidates must apply directly to, and be admitted by, the Department of International Health. Accepted students must have the permission of their doctoral department to enroll and to complete all requirements for the MHS degree. The MHS must be relevant to the candidates eld of doctoral study and must not impede progress in the doctoral program. For information about the MHS programs from the Department of International Health, call 410-955-3734. Doctoral/Scm in molecular epidemiology Program The Bloomberg School offers specialized cross-training in molecular epidemiology, whereby PhD students in one of the Schools laboratory-based science departments (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Environmental Health Sciences; Molecular Microbiology and
Immunology; and the laboratory groups in International Health) earn a concurrent Master of Science (ScM) degree from the Department of Epidemiology. PhD students in the Department of Epidemiology have a similar opportunity to concurrently earn an ScM degree from one of the laboratory-based science departments. Candidates must apply and be admitted to the department of doctoral study and then to the department of masters study. Accepted students must have the permission of their doctoral department to enroll and to complete all requirements for the ScM degree. A number of shared course requirements and value-added activities will provide candidates with solid training in the complementary sciences to encourage interdisciplinary approaches to solving public health problems. For information about the Molecular Epidemiology Program, contact Patti Gravitt, PhD, at 443-287-6179.
comBineD Degree ProgramS oFFereD Within the BloomBerg School

Note: The PhD program is the primary program of study for any student accepted into a concurrent masters degree program. Doctoral/mhS in Biostatistics or Bioinformatics The Department of Biostatistics provides students who are candidates for doctoral-level degrees in one department of the School with the opportunity to earn a Master of Health Science (MHS) degree in either Bioinformatics (offered jointly with the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology) or
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certiFicate ProgramS For hoPKinS Degree StUDentS

Sponsoring department(s) are noted in parentheses. Bioethics and Health Policy (Health Policy and Management) Community-based Public Health (Health, Behavior and Society) Gerontology (Epidemiology/ Health Policy and Management)
Health Finance and Management (Health Policy and Management) Public Health Informatics* (Health Policy and Management) Public Health Preparedness* (Health Policy and Management) Public Health Training Certicate for American Indian Health Professionals (International Health) Public Mental Health Research* (Mental Health) Risk Sciences and Public Policy (Environmental Health Sciences/ Epidemiology/Health Policy and Management) Tropical Medicine (International Health/Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)
certificate Programs
The certificate programs offered by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health provide academic training designed to appeal to students seeking targeted education in a specic area of public health. Certificate programs have fewer course requirements than do formal degree programs and are offered to Hopkins degree students (those enrolled in a Hopkins degree program) who may pursue certificates as part of their curriculum and non-degree students (individuals not enrolled in a Hopkins degree program). Certificate courses must be taken for academic credit with the exception of the Public Health Training Certificate for American Indian Health Professionals, the Training Certificate in Public Health, and the Science of Clinical Investigation (SOCI) Training Certificate. Admission requirements, educational objectives and completion requirements vary with each certicate program. For more information, including a complete list of certificate programs, prerequisites and required courses, visit www.jhsph.edu and click on Academics and then Certicate Programs.
Health and Human Rights (Environmental Health Sciences) Health Communication (Health, Behavior and Society) Health Disparities and Health Inequality (Health Policy and Management) Health Education (Health, Behavior and Society) Humanitarian Assistance (International Health) Maternal and Child Health (Population, Family and Reproductive Health) Vaccine Science and Policy (International Health)
certiFicate ProgramS For non-Degree StUDentS only

Sponsoring department(s) are noted in parentheses. Training Certificate in Public Health* (Office of Continuing Education) Training Certicate in Public Health Practice* (Ofce of Continuing Education) Training Certicate in Quantitative Methods in Public Health* (Ofce of Continuing Education) Science of Clinical Investigation (SOCI) Training Certificate (Graduate Training Program in Clinical Investigation)
certiFicate ProgramS For hoPKinS Degree anD non-Degree StUDentS

Sponsoring department(s) are noted in parentheses. Environmental and Occupational Health (Environmental Health Sciences) Global Tobacco Control* (Health, Behavior and Society) Humane Sciences and Toxicology Policy (Environmental Health Sciences) Injury Control* (Health Policy and Management) Public Health Economics* (Health Policy and Management/ International Health/Population, Family and Reproductive Health)

For admission, students should contact the sponsoring department as noted above except where noted with an asterisk.
*Indicates that applicants who are not currently Bloomberg School degree candidates should apply directly through the Admissions Services website at www.jhsph. edu/admissions/.
institutes
Various departments within the Bloomberg School sponsor Summer Institutes at the East Baltimore campus. The School also offers a twoweek Winter Institute in January with courses available in East Baltimore and in Washington, D.C., and a Fall Institute in Barcelona, Spain. Institute courses are available to degree and non-degree students. Institutes provide short-term, intensive educational opportunities for public health practitioners and other professionals whose schedules demand a exible, nontraditional approach. They also serve as a convenient method for students to further their education in a variety of public health disciplines or to receive an introduction to a new eld of study. Additional information can be found at www.jhsph.edu/academics/ continuing_ed/institutes/.
Postdoctoral training Programs

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health provides opportunities for postdoctoral training in all departments. Individuals interested in postdoctoral training should first establish contact with a member of the faculty with whom they wish to work. The research interests of the Schools faculty can be found at the Schools website (www.jhsph.edu) by clicking on Departments or the Faculty Directory. For more detailed information about postdoctoral training at the School visit www.jhsph.edu/GER/Postdocs.html.
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the general Preventive meDicine reSiDency Program

Director Miriam H. Alexander, MD, MPH The General Preventive Medicine Residency (GPMR) is a two-year program that prepares physicians in the theoretical, practical, and clinical knowledge and skills essential to leadership roles in the design, management, and evaluation of populationbased approaches to health. Preventive Medicine is the specialty of medical practice that focuses on the health of individuals, communities, and defined populations. Its goal is to protect, promote, and maintain health and well-being and to prevent disease, disability, and death. As preventive medicine specialists, graduates of the program assume leadership positions in government, international health, academia, and clinical medicine. The program consists of an academic year and a practicum year and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Completion of the program leads to eligibility for certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. The GPMR training consists of PGY2 and PGY3. Physicians entering the program must have completed at least one year of clinical training in an approved program in the U.S. prior to entering the program. This year may either be a transitional internship or part of a residency. Graduating medical students in the U.S. or Canada have the option of selecting the GPMR through the National Resident Matching Program; such residents do a rotating internship at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, N.Y., prior to beginning their academic year at Johns Hopkins. Applicants for this position must apply simultaneously to GPMR for admission to begin the year following the internship. This combined in-
ternship/residency program is limited to one resident each year. The first (academic) year of residency training begins in July and is a combined residency and Master of Public Health (MPH) degree year. The MPH program is enriched by a two-month summer orientation to the specialty of preventive medicine. Throughout the year, twice-weekly preventive medicine seminars, quarterly Grand Rounds, and a preventive medicine core course enhance the educational program. In the second half of the year, residents participate in teaching an undergraduate introduction to public health course on the Hopkins Homewood campus. Residents are expected to participate in preventive medicine research during the academic and/or practicum years of the residency; publication and presentation of research results are encouraged. The second (practicum) year of the program is designed to train the resident in a variety of preventive medicine skills through practical preventive medicine rotations that last two to three months each. The program offers approximately 20 different established rotations in a wide variety of local, state, federal, and international public health settings. Residents complete a minimum of one rotation in each of the following competency areas: biostatistics/epidemiology, management and administration/medical management, and either clinical preventive medicine or occupational medicine/ environmental health. Note: Admission to the Bloomberg Schools Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is a prerequisite for admission to the residency program. Applicants apply simultaneously for the MPH and residency programs, using one application. Applicants will be notified separately of each decision. Applicants who possess an MPH from Johns Hopkins may apply for the practicum year of the residency.
residency Programs for Physicians

Program manager Chris Brown 410-955-3362
cjbrown@jhsph.edu
The School offers residency programs for physicians in General Preventive Medicine and Occupational Medicine. Both programs are two years in duration. The first year is primarily an academic year in which the MPH degree is earned. The second year is a practicum year during which residents fulfill rotation requirements.
www.jhsph.edu/academics/ residency_programs
A one-month elective in preventive medicine is available for third- or fourth-year medical students who have completed some clinical rotations, as well as for residents in other specialties. The purpose of the elective is to provide both a broad overview of the field and a brief, in-depth experience in a specific area of preventive medicine/public health. To apply for the residency training, applicants should submit a complete application and supporting materials to Admissions Services by December 1. Interviews are required; applicants selected for interviews are invited to come to campus in January and February. For application information please visit the Bloomberg Schools website, www.jhsph.edu/admissions. For further information about the General Preventive Medicine Residency or the elective, visit www.jhsph.edu/ gpmr, or contact the administrator, Christine Brown, General Preventive Medicine Residency Program, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street WB602, Baltimore, MD 21205; phone: 410-955-3362; fax: 410-614-1582; email: cjbrown@jhsph.edu.
tive Medicine. In general, all residents receive stipend support, tuition support, and health, life, and disability insurance. The OEMR training consists of PGY2 and PGY3. Physicians entering the program must have completed at least one year of clinical training in an approved program in the U.S. prior to entering the program. This year may either be a transitional internship or part of a residency. The most competitive applicant will already have completed residency training in another clinical specialty (e.g., internal medicine, family practice). The first (academic) year involves coursework leading to the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, plus certain experiences specific to the residency such as seminars, research projects, and plant visits. The second (practicum) year consists of rotations in a variety of settings, including clinical, government, industry, and union organizations. An optional third year may be spent in a postdoctoral research fellowship for trainees interested in academic careers. Note: Admission to the Bloomberg Schools Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is a prerequisite for admission to the residency program. Applicants apply simultaneously for the MPH and residency programs, using one application. Applicants will be notified separately of each decision. Applicants who possess an MPH may apply for the practicum year of the residency. To apply for the residency training, applicants should submit a complete application and supporting materials to Admissions Services by October 31. Interviews are required; applicants selected for interviews are invited to come to campus in November and early December. Candidates are notied by December 15 of the Residency Admissions Committees decision. For application information please visit the Bloomberg Schools website, www.jhsph.edu/admissions.
For further information about the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency, visit www.jhsph.edu/omr, or contact the administrator, Christine Brown, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Program, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street WB602, Baltimore, MD 21205; phone: 410-955-3362; fax: 410-614-1582; email cjbrown@jhsph.edu.
the occUPational anD environmental meDicine reSiDency Program

Director Virginia Weaver, MD, MPH The overall objective of the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency (OEMR) is to train specialists for careers in any of the major sectors of the fieldacademia, industry, government, clinical practice, or laborand provide expertise in both clinical and preventive aspects of occupational and environmental medicine. The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Completion of the program leads to eligibility for certification by the American Board of Preven62 www.jhsph.edu
applying to the Bloomberg School
application Deadlines and requirements The Bloomberg School has over a dozen different application deadlines and a variety of requirements. Please carefully identify the application deadline and requirements for your particular program of interest. This information can be found in the tables on pages 6667 and on page 74. The Bloomberg School encourages you to keep this information in mind as you move forward with the application process. Please apply early! test Preparation Take time to prepare for your standardized exams. Results of these exams (e.g., GRE) are often used as an indicator for scholarship consideration. test Scores Plan to take your exam far in advance of the application deadline. Despite the automated nature of many of these tests, results often take up to ve weeks to reach our ofce. international applicants Applicants who will be submitting documentation from post-secondary institutions outside of the U.S. will be required to have their documents evaluated by an external credential evaluation agency. Please be sure to only use a credentialing agency that will include a copy of the transcript or marks sheet in their credentialing report. If a copy of the transcript or marks sheet is not included in the credentialing report, the document will be considered insufficient for admissions review. If the credentialing report does include a copy of the transcript or marks sheet, and Admissions Services considers this evaluation sufficient, we will use this documentation for the review of your application and to satisfy official JHSPH transcript contingencies.
First things First: identify the right Program for you

admissions Services team
410-955-3543
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for all applicants for whom English is not their rst language and who are applying from countries where English is not the language of instruction. The minimum requirements for TOEFL are 250 for computer-based or 100 for the Internet-based test. The minimum requirement for IELTS is a score of 7. Exception: International applicants who meet the following requirements may not be required to submit TOEFL/IELTS test scores: Nonnative speakers who hold degrees or diplomas from postsecondary institutions in English-speaking countries and who have successfully completed at least a two-year course of study in which English was the language of instruction Nonnative speakers who have taken the TOEFL or IELTS within the past two years and who have successfully pursued academic work for a specied period, generally four yearsat schools where English was the language of instruction in an English-speaking country Please visit the Admissions Services website for additional details www.jhsph.edu/admissions.
admiss@jhsph.edu
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health hopes to provide you with the information you need to locate the academic program that best ts your interests. Please take time before you apply to ensure you are choosing the correct program. Selection of the wrong program could potentially slow or stop the processing of your application.
applying to the Bloomberg School

Once you are ready to apply to the Bloomberg School, keep in mind the following information to ensure that your application process is a smooth one.
the online application

Apply to any of our academic programs online by visiting www.jhsph.edu/admissions. The online application fee is $45. A separate application and application fee is required for any additional applications. Application fees are nonrefundable.
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academic calendar
the JohnS hoPKinS BloomBerg School oF PUBlic health
2010-2011 academic year calendar SUmmer term
Summer Institutes ..................................................................................... Begin week of June 7 Internet-Based/Part-Time MPH New Student Orientation ....................... Su June 6 Registration Begins for Regular Summer Term .......................................... Tu April 13 REGULAR SUMMER TERM (37 class days) .......................................... W June 30-F Aug 20 1st Term Registration Begins for Continuing and Special Students ............ T June 1 Regular Summer Term Registration Ends .................................................. F June 18 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION/REGISTRATION .......................... M June 28-T June 29 Instruction Begins for Summer Term......................................................... W June 30 INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ....................................................... M July 5 Regular Summer Add/Drop Period ........................................................... Varies per course schedule 2nd Term Registration Begins ................................................................... F July 30 1st Term Registration Ends for Continuing and Special Students .............. F Aug 13 Last Class Day of Summer Term ............................................................... F Aug 20 1St term (39 class days, m-F) .........................................................th aug 26-W oct 20 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION/REGISTRATION .......................... M Aug 23-W Aug 25 Instruction Begins for 1st Term ................................................................. Th Aug 26 Add/Drop Period ...................................................................................... Th Aug 26-W Sept 8 LABOR DAY RECESS ............................................................................. M Sep 6 2nd Term Registration Ends ...................................................................... F Oct 8 Winter Intersession Registration Begins..................................................... Th Oct 14 Last Class Day of 1st Term ........................................................................ W Oct 20 2nD term (40 class days, m-F) ........................................................th oct 21-F Dec 17 Instruction Begins for 2nd Term................................................................ Th Oct 21 Add/Drop Period ...................................................................................... Th Oct 21-W Nov 3 THANKSGIVING RECESS .................................................................... Th Nov 25-Su Nov 28 Registration Begins for 3rd Term ............................................................... T Nov 23 Winter Intersession Registration Ends ....................................................... F Dec 10 Last Class Day of 2nd Term ...................................................................... F Dec 17 Internet-Based/Part-Time MPH New Student Orientation ....................... Su Jan 9 WINTER INTERSESSION ..................................................................... M Jan 10-F Jan 21 3rd Term Registration Ends ...................................................................... T Jan 11 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY RECESS ............................ M Jan 17 3rD term (40 class days, m-F) ........................................................m Jan 24-F mar 18 Instruction Begins for 3rd Term ................................................................ M Jan 24 Add/Drop Period ...................................................................................... M Jan 24-F Feb 4 Registration Begins for 4th Term ............................................................... M Feb 7 Last Class Day of 3rd Term ....................................................................... F Mar 18 4th Term Registration Ends ....................................................................... F Mar 18 SPRING RECESS .................................................................................... M Mar 21-F Mar 25 4th term (40 class days, m-F) ........................................................m mar 28-F may 20 Instruction Begins for 4th Term ................................................................ M Mar 28 Add/Drop Period ...................................................................................... M Mar 28-F Apr 8 Last Class Day of 4th Term ....................................................................... F May 20 PUBLIC HEALTH CONVOCATION .................................................... W May 25 UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT...................................................... Th May 26 RESIDENCY PROGRAM ENDS............................................................ Th June 30
application requirements
Statement Biochemistry and molecular Biology (BmB)
Masters Doctoral Special Student Regular Postdoctoral Fellowship required required required not required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required GRE or MCAT GRE not required not required GRE not required not required GRE or MCAT not required not required not required GRE or MCAT GRE GRE not required
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Biostatistics (Bio)
Masters and Doctoral Special Student Regular Postdoctoral Fellowship
environmental health Sciences (ehS)

Masters and Doctoral BA/MHS Special Student Regular Postdoctoral Fellowship
epidemiology (ePi)
Masters Doctoral Special Student Regular Postdoctoral Fellowship
graduate training Program in clinical investigation (gtPci)**

Masters Doctoral required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required not required required required required required required required not required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required required USMLE and GRE or MCAT USMLE and GRE or MCAT GRE GRE not required not required GRE or GMAT GRE GRE or GMAT GRE not required not required GRE or MCAT GRE GRE GRE or MCAT not required GRE or MCAT not required not required GRE or MCAT GRE
not required, but GRE strongly recommended
health, Behavior and Society (hBS)

health Policy and management (hPm)

BA/MHS MastersMHA MastersMHS (Health Policy and Health Economics) DoctoralDrPH DoctoralPhD Special Student Regular Postdoctoral Fellowship
international health (ih)

Masters (except Health Economics) MHS in Health Economics Doctoral Special Student Regular Postdoctoral Fellowship
mental health (mh)

molecular microbiology and immunology (mmi)

Masters Doctoral Special Student Regular Postdoctoral Fellowship
not required
GRE (MCAT or LSAT accepted in some cases)
Population, Family and reproductive health (PFrh)

Masters and Doctoral Special Student Regular Postdoctoral Fellowship required not required standardized test score appropriate to previous degree USMLE Steps 1 &2 required
master of Public health

All Programs (must have a minimum of 2 years, full-time, post-baccalaureate health-related work experience)
residency Programs
Occupational Med. and Gen. Prev. Med. Residency required required
*Listed TOEFL score minimums are computer-based and Internet-based test, respectively. **See important application instructions for Clinical Investigation (GTPCI) at www.jhsph.edu/gtpci/degree/application_instructions.html
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required from all universities attended required from all universities attended required from all universities attended proof required for doctoral degrees only required from all universities attended required from all universities attended proof required for doctoral degrees only required from all universities attended required from all universities attended required from all universities attended proof required for doctoral degrees only required from all universities attended required from all universities attended required from all universities attended required from doctoral degree granting institution
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two required two required (one must show funding) three required three required three required three required three required three required three required three required one required, three preferred department mentor letter required three required three required three required three required not required three required three required three required three required three required three required two required three required three required two required three required
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International applicants required to submit an English language test score may submit TOEFL or IELTS score.
the hoPKinS Sommer ScholarS Program

Hopkins Sommer Scholars are selected for their scholarly abilities and leadership potential. Each year the Hopkins Sommer Scholars program supports up to 15 Master of Public Health (MPH) and 11 doctoral students at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Sommer Scholars receive full tuition and stipends for the duration of their academic programs. Each student pursues a curriculum that best meets his or her unique needs and participates in the Sommer Scholars Enrichment Program. This specially designed series of co-curricular activities develops the Scholars personal and professional skills, fosters collaboration and builds a network of contacts. The Enrichment Program includes: Training in conflict management, advocacy, and team building
The program seeks individuals who have demonstrated innate leadership skills and want to channel those skills in the direction of public health. Sommer Scholars may include writers, doctors, lawyers, scientists, politicians, business executives, journalists, engineers, nancial analysts, economists and others who want to make a difference in the world and are seeking the tools to do so effectively. To be considered for a Sommer Scholarship, applicants must be admitted into the full-time Master of Public Health (MPH) program or have completed at least one academic year in a full-time doctoral program at the Bloomberg School. There is no special application form for this scholarship. Please note that application deadlines vary by program and may be as early as December 1. For more details, please visit www.jhsph.edu/sommerscholars.
Bloomberg School Funding

Funding opportunities can vary per degree and department. Please contact your department of interest to learn more about available funding opportunities specific to that department. We encourage you to complete a financial aid application as soon as possible to seek student loans through the School. We also encourage you to seek out funding from appropriate external groups who help fund our students through various means. The Student Funding Resources website www.jhsph.edu/SFR is available to help students secure outside funding for education or research, typically in the form of grants or fellowships. Admissions Services is also able to supply a resource sheet to assist you in identifying appropriate outside funding opportunities; however, this list is not exhaustive and provided only as a starting point for you in your search. For a copy of our funding resource sheet, please email admiss@jhsph.edu.
In addition to this Schoolwide scholarship opportunity, the Community service and studentBloomberg School offers a variled team project opportunities ety of other scholarships. Visit www.jhsph.edu/student_affairs/ On-camera training in media relafinancial/Institutional_Scholarships/ tions Study trips to Washington, DC and institutional_funding.html for complete details. New York City Professional and peer mentoring opportunities
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tUition 2010-2011
The following tuition rates and fees are for the 2010-2011 academic year. This information is also available at www.jhsph.edu/studentaccts/tuition_and_fees.html. Doctoral, mha, mhS, Scm per 9-month academic year (full time) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$41,376 per term, full-time students (12+ credits) . . . . . . . . . . .$10,344 per credit unit, part-time students (1-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $862 master of Public health per 11-month MPH academic year (full time) . . . . . . .$51,720 per term, full-time students (12+ credits) . . . . . . . . . . .$10,344 per credit unit, part-time students (1-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $862 Postdoctoral Fellows 4 terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 5 terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Special Students/others per term, full-time students(12+ credits) . . . . . . . . . . .$10,344 per credit unit, part-time students (1-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $862
Financial aid information

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health offers several financial aid programs to help students pay for educational expenses. In addition to federal loans and work-study, eligible students may receive institutional, state, and private scholarship funds. www.jhsph.edu/student_affairs/ financial/overview
eStimateD living eXPenSeS

Listed below are the estimated living costs for the 2010-2011 academic year. These costs were developed in compliance with the federal regulations used to determine a single students eligibility for the federal student aid. The dollar amounts listed below are estimates only; actual costs may vary. 9 Months Housing Food Transportation Books and supplies Insurance Miscellaneous Total $8,370 $3,393 $1,827 $1,600 $2,560 $2,016 $19,766 11 Months $10,230 $4,147 $2,233 $2,000 $3,072 $2,464 $24,146
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Student affairs
Student Affairs is a comprehensive student services unit in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health that provides advising to students, faculty and staff on academic policies, nancial support and information management, and helps to create links between the academic mission of the School and public health careers. Student Affairs brings together the functions of several ofces, and collaborates with many other units, to serve students from the time of their initial inquiry through graduation and beyond: Admissions Services, Disability Support Services, Records and Registration, Student Career Services, Student Diversity, Financial Aid, and SOURCE (Student Outreach Resource Center). To the right is important contact information for Student Affairs ofces and additional Schoolwide ofces of interest to both new and current students.
Student Affairs Main Line 443-287-7277 www.jhsph.edu/student_affairs Admissions Services 410-955-3543 www.jhsph.edu/admissions Email: admiss@jhsph.edu Disability Support Services 410-955-3034 www.jhsph.edu/student_affairs/disability Email: dss@jhsph.edu Financial Aid 410-955-3004 www.jhsph.edu/student_affairs/financial Email: naid@jhsph.edu Records and Registration 410-955-3552 www.jhsph.edu/student_affairs/registrar Email: registra@jhsph.edu Student Career Services 410-955-3034 www.jhsph.edu/student_affairs/career Email: careers@jhsph.edu Student Diversity 410-502-0494 www.jhsph.edu/student_affairs/diversity Email: diverse@jhsph.edu SOURCE (Student Outreach Resource Center) 410-955-3880 www.jhsph.edu/source Email: source@jhsph.edu
additional Schoolwide ofces Student Accounts and Business Services 410-955-5725 www.jhsph.edu/studentaccts Email: bursar@jhsph.edu Housing OfceOn-Campus 410-955-3905 www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/students/ life/housing International Services 410-955-3371 www.hopkinsmedicine.org/intlsvcs International Society 410-955-3371 www.hopkinsmedicine.org/intlsvcs Email: internationalsociety@jhmi.edu Student Funding Resources 410-955-3257 www.jhsph.edu/SFR Email: sfr@jhsph.edu
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cUltUral attractionS
Among Baltimores cultural resources is the Baltimore Museum of Art, which houses an outstanding collection of contemporary and classical painting and sculpture and features special exhibits, lectures and art classes. One of the most important collections of art in the U.S., tracing civilization from the ancient empires through the nineteenth century, can be found at the Walters Art Museum. Nestled at the base of historic Federal Hill, the American Visionary Art Museum displays works created by selftaught artiststhe building itself is an artistic creation, having won many international and national awards for its design and beauty. The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (JHMI) and the University host a variety of art exhibits, performances, workshops, lectures and lm series. Many of these cultural programs are open to the general public as well as to students, faculty and staff. The Universitys Ofce of Special Events presents a free Wednesday noon series, and special student rates are available for ticketed events. In addition, students of the School are invited to attend lm and lecture series presented by other local colleges. For almost 40 years, the Shriver Hall Concert Series has been one of Baltimores premier classical music presenters, featuring the worlds nest classical chamber ensembles and soloists in a series of eight to ten concerts per
season in the Shriver Auditorium on the Homewood campus. Regular and student subscriptions are available for the entire season. Special student rush tickets are offered one hour prior to each concert to students with School ID cards. Also based at Shriver Hall on the Homewood campus is one of the areas leading community orchestras, the Hopkins Symphony Orchestra. Each year, this talented pool of Hopkins students, faculty and staffas well as community members from as far away as Washington, D.C., and Virginia present four exciting symphonic concerts with world-renowned guest soloists and three conducted chamber concerts. Discount tickets are available for all Johns Hopkins University afliates. Hopkins students are admitted free with a valid student ID. Fine music is also available from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, the Concert Artists of Baltimore and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society. Baltimore regularly attracts outstanding jazz, folk and rock artists, as well as ballet companies. For those who enjoy the theater, Broadway shows are presented at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center/Hippodrome Theatre. Contemporary drama and traditional gems are produced by the professional resident company at Center Stage and at many other well-regarded local theaters.
life in Baltimore, maryland

Baltimore is located in a region rich in history, with many historic and scenic attractions. A wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities enrich student life.
Baltimore FactS
Population: 635,815 climate Average Winter temperatures: 50o F to 20o F, with 2-3 snowfalls Average Summer temperatures: 70o F to 90o F, with high humidity Famous Baltimoreans Babe Ruth (baseball player), John Waters (film-maker), Cal Ripkin (baseball player), Michael Phelps (Olympic swimmer), Jada Pinket Smith (actor), Billie Holliday (singer), Edger Allen Poe (writer), H.L. Menken (writer), Rembrant Peale (artist), John Astin (actor)to name a few! city nicknames Charm City, City of Firsts, City of Neighborhoods, Monument City Baltimore resources More Baltimore facts may be found:
www.baltimorecollegetown.org www.bop.org www.livebaltimore.com www.baltimoremagazine.net www.jhsph.edu/source
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Baltimore neighBorhooDS
Homewood campus refers to the Johns Hopkins Universitys undergraduate and graduate campus for the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering and the School of Education. The Homewood campus is located at 3400 N. Charles Street, north of the JHMI campus. Homewood is in the Baltimore neighborhood of Charles Village. The campus is a welcoming and peaceful place of green grass, wide-spreading trees, brick residence halls and classroom buildings, crisscrossed with interconnecting walkways that combine to create a comfortable country atmosphere in the heart of a major city. Bloomberg School students who live near or visit the Homewood campus can enjoy access to libraries, the performing arts, guest speakers and more. The neighborhood has a strong small business climate and an abundance of well-known cultural and educational resources, including the Baltimore Museum of Art. An eclectic mix of professional rms (especially in the elds of graphic design, advertising, architecture and printing) and ethnic restaurants are also nearby. The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (JHMI) refers to the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the Johns Hopkins Hospital located in East Baltimore. JHMI lies east of the Inner Harbor and is just minutes from many of Baltimores entertainment and cultural centers, including Patterson Park (largest park in downtown Baltimore), Fells Point, Canton, Inner Harbor, Camden Yards, the Lyric, the Meyerhoff, Center Stage and the Walters Art Museum.
The following are a few, but not all, of the neighborhoods popular with Hopkins students and staff: Charles Village / Homewood / Hampden / Roland Park / Guilford / Canterbury / Tuscanyadjacent to Hopkins Homewood campus Mt. Vernonarea around Hopkins Peabody campus Butchers Hill / Canton / Fells Point / Federal Hilllocated along Baltimores waterfront to the south and west of the Medical Institutions Rodgers Forge / Towsonnorth Baltimore County Mt. Washington / Pikesville northwest Baltimore City and County Columbiaa town west of Baltimore in Howard County (Columbia, Md., is midway between Washington and Baltimore) You can nd additional information about Baltimore neighborhoods at www.ci.baltimore.md.us/neighborhoods/ index.html or www.livebaltimore.com.
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viSit US on the WeB

The website for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is rich with information and resources designed with you in mind. Visit us at www.jhsph.edu. JhSPh Student Web Pages View a listing of current students, their degree programs, research interests and more! Contact them directly to ask any Schoolrelated questions you may have at www.jhsph.edu/admissions, then click the Connect with Current Students link. interactive map of Worldwide research Faculty and students of the Bloomberg School engage in research activities in more than 90 countries across a wide range of public health disciplines. The result is policy and programs that improve health and prevent disease. To see the types of research we are conducting, and where, check out our Global Projects Map at http:// faculty.jhsph.edu/map. JhSPh Faculty Web Pages: Find an expert! As recognized experts in elds ranging from AIDS to vitamin A, the faculty of the Bloomberg School can provide a wealth of insight and information to news organizations, prospective and current students, and the community at large. This guide to faculty research is always expanding and features those faculty members who have explicitly stated their eld of expertise and identied their chosen areas of interest or are willing to discuss selected topics related to their eld of study. To view a faculty list, visit http://faculty.jhsph.edu/facultylist.cfm. Subscribe to the magazine Browse and subscribe to our awardwinning magazine: http://magazine. jhsph.edu.
your Department or Program of interest For more detailed information about your specic department or program of interest, or to compare programs, visit www.jhsph.edu/dept. course information Find out what courses are currently being offered at the Bloomberg School by visiting www.jhsph.edu/courses. opencourseware JHSPH OpenCourseWare (OCW) provides independent learners and educators with free access to open educational resources from a wide variety of the Schools courses. For more information, visit http://ocw.jhsph.edu.
connect with JhSPh

We encourage you to explore our academic community through a visit, phone call or email. See the opportunities to the left to get started!
Follow Us through Social media!

Use your favorite social media to follow news and events at the Bloomberg School. JHSPH RSS Feeds
viSit US in PerSon
The Bloomberg School invites you to nd out more by taking advantage of the following resources and events: guided tours Sign up to talk with an admissions representative as you take a walk around our campus. Visit www.jhsph. edu/admissions/visit_jhsph/campus_tour/ index.html for tour dates and registration. Fall open house Spend the day touring the Bloomberg School and meeting with Student Affairs staff, individual department coordinators and current students. admitted Student visitors Days Having trouble deciding which public health school is right for you? Admitted Student Visitors Days provide you the opportunity to learn more about our unique School and ask specific questions. University calendar Want to join the Bloomberg School for an upcoming lecture or special event? Visit the University calendar at http://calendar.jhu.edu/calendar.
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application Deadlines
oct 31 Biochemistry and molecular Biology Doctoral programs (priority deadline) Masters programs Biostatistics Doctoral programs Masters programs environmental health Sciences Doctoral programs (priority deadline)** MHS in Environmental Health** MHS in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene** BA/MHS (between junior and senior yr of college) epidemiology Doctoral programs Masters programs graduate training Program in clinical investigation (gtPci) All programs health, Behavior and Society Doctoral programs MHS in Health Ed. and Health Communication ScM in Genetic Counseling MHS in Social Factors in Health health Policy and management Doctoral programs MHS in Health Policy and MHA MHS in Health Economics BA/MHS in Health Policy (between junior and senior year of college) international health All programs except MHS Health Economics (priority deadline)** All programs except MHS Health Economics (final deadline)*** MHS in Health Economics mental health Doctoral programs Masters programs molecular microbiology and immunology Doctoral programs ScM programs MHS program (International applicants) MHS program (Domestic applicants) Population, Family and reproductive health Doctoral Programs Masters Programs mPh Program Full-time program (July start)* Part-time/Internet-based program (June start) Part-time/Internet-based program (Jan start) Part-time/Internet-based program in Barcelona (Nov start) residency Programs Occupational Medicine Residency General Preventive Medicine Residency X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Dec 1 Dec 15 Dec 22 Jan 2 Jan 15 Feb 1 mar 1 apr 1 may 1 Jun 1 Jul 1 aug 1 Sep 1
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Environmental Impact
By printing on this combination of papers, the Bloomberg School was able to save: trees: 43 total Energy: 13 million BTUs Greenhouse Gases: 5,116 lbs CO2 Wastewater: 19,824 gallons Solid Waste: 1,204 lbs The JHSPH 2011-2012 Academic Prospectus text pages were printed on FSC-certified Rolland Opaque 50-50% pcw. The cover was printed on FSC-certified Flo Gloss, 10% pcw. The paper was supplied by a SmartWay Transport Partner. Since 2004, SmartWay Partners have saved nearly 1.5 billion gallons of gasoline and 14.7 million metric tons of CO2 and other emissions that contribute to climate change through a collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the freight sector. Environmental impact estimates were made using the Environmental Defense Fund calculator. For more information, visit http://papercalculator.org.
JHSPH Admissions Services
Student Affairs 615 N. Wolfe Street, Suite E1002 Baltimore, Maryland 21205-2179 Walk-in Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.4 p.m. Phone Inquiries Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.12 p.m. Phone 410-955-3543 Email admiss@jhsph.edu Website www.jhsph.edu/admissions

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The World is Our Campus

Administrative Officers and Policies

POLIcIES: nOndIScrImInAtIOn And dISABILItIES

From the Dean

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

What is Public health?

Who WaS JohnS hoPKinS?

JohnS hoPKinS UniverSity

Johns hopkins: an overview

the Bloomberg School of Public health

Departmental and Schoolwide Programs

Summary of Degrees offered

Degrees and Departments: a closer look

Health Finance and Management

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology**

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology*

Reproductive and Cancer Biology

Environmental Health Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

Environmental Health Engineering* Occupational and Environmental Health* Physiology* Toxicology*

Health Policy and Management**

Health Education and Health Communication Social Factors in Health

Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Health Economics Health Policy

Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

Molecular Microbiology and Immunology*

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Health Care Management and Leadership

Offered with the Carey Business School of Johns Hopkins University.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Residency Offered with the Bloomberg School Residency Programs Office.

Residency Offered with the Bloomberg School Residency Programs Office.

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Biochemistry and molecular Biology

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environmental health Sciences

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graduate training Programs in clinical investigation

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health, Behavior and Society

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community-Based Public health certificate

health education certicate

health Policy and management

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