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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University School of Public Health

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University School of Public Health

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University School of Public Health

Introduction

Welcome to SUNY Downstate School of Public Health, a beacon of excellence in public health education and research. As a distinguished institution within the SUNY system, we are dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge and skills to address global health challenges and lead innovative solutions.

Our School of Public Health is renowned for its rigorous academic programs and commitment to community health. We offer a range of degrees, including Advanced Certificates in 4 areas within Public Health, a Master of Public Health (MPH) in 6 concentrations and a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program each designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of public health and healthcare administration issues through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

What sets SUNY Downstate apart is our interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to collaborate with experts across various fields, including medicine, nursing, and biomedical sciences. Our faculty comprises leaders in public health research and practice, who bring real-world experience into the classroom, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for the challenges of a globalized health environment.

Our campus is uniquely positioned in Brooklyn, one of New York City’s most diverse and dynamic boroughs. This vibrant setting provides students with unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning and community engagement. The surrounding urban environment serves as a living laboratory for public health interventions, offering rich experiences in community health, epidemiology and biostatistics, environmental and occupational health and health policy development and management.

At SUNY Downstate, we embrace a global perspective, welcoming students from around the world and fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse viewpoints and experiences. Our international students benefit from a supportive network and tailored resources designed to facilitate a smooth transition and success in their studies.

Join us at SUNY Downstate School of Public Health, where you will gain the expertise and global perspective needed to make a meaningful impact in public health worldwide.

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Admissions

Focus on urban and immigrant health in our graduate-level public health programs.

As a student in Downstate's School of Public Health, you'll study alongside physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and other health professionals, as well as recent college graduates and professionals seeking additional education. In addition to covering foundational public health topics, you'll also study community organization; sex, gender, race and ethnicity; and other elements of the urban and immigrant experience.

Scholarships and Funding

Lenard And Christine Szarek Fellowship Fund

The criteria to select awardees for the Lenard and Christine Szarek Fellowship Fund for SUNY Downstate School of Public Health (SPH) Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) are presented below:

  • Academic Record: Applicants must submit an official transcript. Each applicant must also have completed 12 or more SPH academic credits with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.75 or greater.
  • Resume: Each applicant must submit a recent resume which delineates his or her academic and employment record.
  • Personal Statement: Each applicant must submit a personal statement of 1,000 words or less in which s/he delineates how the funding will assist him or her.
  • Letter of Recommendation: Each applicant must submit a Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member of the SUNY Downstate School of Public Health.

Campus Life & Facilities

As a student in the School of Public Health, you'll experience Brooklyn as a Brooklynite.

Living in one of the nation's most culturally vibrant cities is a daily thrill. Even blocks you walk all the time will change constantly. When you're at Downstate, you'll have more opportunities to get involved with your new community than you could take advantage of.

Faculty and student projects often include collaboration with our College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Health Professions, School of Graduate Studies, community-based organizations, and the University Hospital at Downstate and its affiliated hospitals and institutions. And you can join a host of community service-oriented student groups, including:

  • The Brooklyn Free Clinic (BFC), a student-run healthcare clinic that works with others to improve access to medical treatment.
  • The Street Medicine Outreach Association at Downstate, a student-led group that serves the homeless population near Downstate.
  • Project TEACH @ SUNY Downstate, which gives pediatric patients a chance to do fun science experiments with Downstate students.
  • Students Partnering and Reaching Kids (SPARK), a mentoring program that puts Downstate students into K–12 classrooms to teach life skills.
  • Students for Social Responsibility, a student-run service group that sponsors events such as flu shots and bone marrow drives.

Locations

  • Brooklyn

    Clarkson Avenue, 450, 11203, Brooklyn

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