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Mailman School of Public Health

The Mailman School of Public Health has trained generations of public health leaders, helping to shape and improve health and safety for millions. Through our commitment to education, public health research, and community collaboration, we continue to lead the charge to address today's most pressing public health issues.

Currently ranked No. 4 among public health schools in the nation, and No. 1 in the New York metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report, the Mailman School is consistently counted as a leading institution for public health education. Our academic programs offer students the opportunity to learn from renowned experts across a wide range of disciplines. By combining an innovative curriculum, hands-on field experience, and unmatched opportunities for collaborative research, we prepare our students to become tomorrow's leaders in industry, research, academia, and shaping public policy.

As the sixth largest recipient of NIH research funds among schools of public health, we conduct groundbreaking research that helps define the direction of the field of public health. Our research programs and labs explore diverse topics like data science, urban health, and aging—helping us understand and address critical public health issues on a local and global scale.

As part of Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the Washington Heights community, the Mailman School works with diverse populations throughout New York City on complex health issues. In an evolving world with new and serious challenges to face, we train our students to seek and create innovative solutions to protect and improve the health of people here in our community, across the country, and around the world.

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The  Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health  allows highly-qualified General Studies undergraduate and Postbaccalaureate Premedical students to pursue several graduate programs of study in the field of public health. Students interested in the  Columbia MPH degree  may pursue one of several pathways depending on their interests or eligibility, including the traditional two-year MPH, the  Accelerated MPH program , and the Mailman 4+1 program. Applicants interested in the  Accelerated MPH program  must have at least two years of substantial health-care related work experience at the time of application.

Students interested in Environmental Health Sciences may apply to the Masters of Science degree with a track in Toxicology.

Additionally, GS undergraduate and postbac students may enroll in some of the courses offered at the Mailman School while they are matriculated at General Studies.

There are several advantages of applying to the available programs at the Mailman School of Public Health for GS students.

• Mailman will waive the GRE requirement for students with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5. 
• Mailman will waive the application fee for GS students.
• Mailman will help place accepted students in clinical and research settings with Mailman faculty prior to the start of their graduate program.
• Mailman will guarantee enrollment in the undergraduate public health courses that are part of the special concentration in public health to students who have received early acceptance to a Mailman program.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the information sessions conducted by the Mailman School of Public Health during New Student Orientation Week and other times in the fall semester.

Mailman School of Public Health 4+1 Dual Degree Program

Program overview.

The 4+1 Dual Degree program with the School of Public Health provides an opportunity for qualified GS students to receive both a liberal arts and a public health education. Undergraduate students from GS have the opportunity to obtain their undergraduate degree and a Masters of Public Health within five years. As the need for an educated public health workforce grows, as demonstrated by the current COVID-19 crisis, this program will help prepare students to address current global challenges.

Accepted students will enroll in  15-18 credits of graduate-level credits at Mailman during the fall of their 4th year (and final year of undergraduate studies). These approved Mailman courses will be applied toward the MPH degree and will also count as elective credit toward the 124 points required for the undergraduate degree. Tuition is charged at the undergraduate rate during this semester. Students will complete their remaining undergraduate requirements in the spring of 4th year and will have their BA conferred before matriculating at Mailman in the summer/fall. Upon matriculation at Mailman, during their fifth/final year, students will complete their remaining coursework toward the 42-45 points needed to complete their graduate degree. Students are required to complete at least 42 credits, or 3 full-time semesters at Mailman, while fulfilling the requirements toward their MPH degree.

Candidates from all undergraduate majors are invited to apply. Competitive candidates will have nearly all of their core requirements and major requirements completed by the end of their third year, have a GPA that exceeds 3.5, and will not have accrued more than 85 points at the time of submitting their application. Applicants are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and major advisor as soon as they express an interest in the GS-Mailman 4+1 program to review and discuss their candidacy.

Students must have at least 12 credits earned at Columbia at the time they submit their application.

At minimum, applicants need to successfully complete one quantitative class (MATH 1003, Calculus, or Statistics) from the Columbia Math or Statistics department before applying. Two quantitative classes are encouraged.

Interested students are strongly encouraged to meet with GS graduate school advisor/coach to discuss their application. Students should be sure that all classes from completed semesters show final grades.

Application for Admission

Interested applicants must create a long-term academic plan in consultation with their academic advisor in order to confirm their eligibility before they apply and are considered for the program. Final confirmation of eligibility will be determined by the GS Dean of Students office. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA at GS. Students in all majors are welcomed to apply. The application deadline is January 15, preceding the fall semester of enrollment. There are no fall deadline dates, as there is no spring matriculation granted for this program. Students must complete the Mailman Masters in Public Health application.

The application deadline is December 1, preceding the fall semester of enrollment.

Application Components

Official transcripts (from all post-secondary academic institutions)

500 word Personal statement / Statement of Purpose

Letters of Recommendation (3)

Resume or CV

Optional Addendum

Standardized Test are waived

Please meet with your academic advisor and major advisor in order to develop a long term academic plan. For more information regarding the GS-Mailman 4+1 program, please contact Graduate School Advising at [email protected] . Additional information may also be found on the Mailman website.

Prospective applicants with questions about the application and admissions requirements may contact: Julie Davenport Director of Admissions Office of Enrollment Management [email protected]

Students with general questions regarding the program, and those who have already enrolled, should contact: Meredith Ryer Assistant Director of Student Support Office of Student Affairs [email protected]

Mailman School of Public Health Accelerated MPH Program

The Accelerated MPH program is available only to students who have at least two years of substantial healthcare experience. Qualified GS students may study for and receive a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree during the year following graduation from GS by pursuing the Mailman Accelerated MPH through the General Public Health Program . The General Public Health Program offers students broader participation in the field of public health as well as formal training in the methods and substantive areas of public health; moreover, it provides a superb foundation for medical education. The  General Public Health Program  also includes a practicum experience, which provides students with opportunities to apply their academic training within a work setting.

The  structure of the one-year degree program  includes five components, carefully timed and integrated, so that learning in one part of the program informs activities and assignments in another. 

Students begin the program by immersing themselves in the  Mailman Core Curriculum , which offers grounding in the history and methods of public health, as well as foundational studies of biological and environmental determinants of health; social, behavioral, and structural determinants of health; methods for public health research and programming; and health systems. 

Rather than focus on a single discipline within public health, students in the General Public Health track  draw their coursework from departments throughout the Mailman School.

In addition, each student is expected to develop and demonstrate improved skills in a technical area, such as research design, program evaluation, health education, health program planning, or administration, as well as select from the School’s curriculum, in consultation with their academic advisor, those courses that help meet this objective.

Students are eligible to apply for this program if they:

• have completed the Core curriculum, declared a major, and maintained an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• have received a grade of B+ or better in University Writing (undergraduate students)
• have received a grade of B+ in mathematics and statistics courses (postbac students)
• have taken a mathematics or statistics course at Columbia
• have a minimum of two years of work experience in a health-related field

Application Requirements

The following materials must be submitted as part of the required application:

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• GRE scores if the applicant’s undergraduate GPA is less than 3.5
• 500 word personal statement describing interest in the program
• Three letters of recommendation from faculty or supervisors
• IELTS or TOEFL scores for international students only
• CV or resume
• Academic transcripts from all previous undergraduate institutions, including GS

Admissions Deadlines

• Priority Deadline: December 1
• General Deadline: January 15 

Please see here for more information regarding admissions eligibility, application requirements, admissions timelines, and tuition and fees.

For more information on the Accelerated MPH Program, students should contact Juli Parker at the Mailman School of Public Health and the GS graduate school advisor .

Mailman School of Public Health MS in Environmental Sciences: Toxicology

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the Mailman School of Public Health offers students the opportunity to obtain the MS degree with a track in Toxicology . The program will train students to understand and communicate the effects of exposure to toxic substances from the environment on human health, assess risk and vulnerabilities, devise strategies to minimize exposure, and develop remedies in response to exposure to environmental hazards.  In addition to a robust curriculum that prepares students to address the most current topics and methods such as Computational Toxicology, students will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience during their practicum and thesis project. Students will learn laboratory methods in a semester-long lab-based course, gain quantitative skills and receive a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification as part of their Industrial Hygiene course. Upon graduation from the program, students will have the knowledge and expertise to pursue careers within governmental and nongovernmental agencies, industries, and academic or research institutions.

This 12-month MS degree program in Toxicology from the Mailman School of Public Health is ideal for postbac students seeking to add valuable skills and credentials to their portfolio during their gap year. Students can enroll in an EHS course during their second year of the postbac program. (The course can count towards the MS required credits.)

Students in the MS Toxicology program will complete a minimum of 40 credits of course work. The requisite three-month practicum will provide students with professional experience in a real work setting, and the mandatory master’s research thesis will afford students research training. Please refer to the complete list of required courses for additional information.

Competitive applicants to the MS in Toxicology program should have a strong academic foundation in chemistry and biology. Applicants typically have a strong GPA. 

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The deadline for admission to the MS Program in Toxicology is June 1 for enrollment in the subsequent fall semester.

Nina Kulacki  at the Mailman School of Public Health can provide program specific information. Students should also contact the GS graduate school advisor .

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Doctor of philosophy (phd), ignite your future with a columbia nursing phd.

The Columbia University School of Nursing PhD program is a full-time, research-intensive curriculum that prepares nurses for careers as nurse scientists who will conduct research across a broad range of populations and health conditions. Importantly, much of our research is focused on health disparity populations with the long-term goal of informing health policy and clinical practice across the lifespan.

Columbia Nursing provides three years (eight semesters) of funding for tuition, related fees, health insurance, and a stipend for full-time PhD students.

Program Design

Our PhD program provides students with an understanding of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of nursing science and a strong foundation in research methods (design, statistics, measurement, quantitative and qualitative methods) for clinical, translational and health services research. All students are mentored by research advisors with active programs of research as they move toward independent research and assume the roles of doctorally prepared nurse scientists.  

As a Columbia Nursing PhD student, you will learn to:

• Design, conduct, and report multidisciplinary research studies that increase knowledge to improve the health and well-being of patients and families across the lifespan
• Advance the state of the science in a substantive area of research through application of innovative and rigorous methods
• Promote health and well-being for individuals and families in the context of their communities
• Provide leadership in improving the health care delivery system at local, national, and international levels
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate and develop policies for delivery of health service
• Translate evidence accumulated through research into practice and policy at multiple levels

As part of Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), Columbia Nursing enjoys a unique collaboration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Mailman School of Public Health, and the College of Dental Medicine. CUIMC provides myriad opportunities for interprofessional collaboration in research . 

The PhD curriculum builds on the foundation of nursing science by bringing together practice, policy, translational research, and leadership. The core courses provide the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct relevant and well-designed research studies. Electives strengthen an area of clinical interest or intensify understanding of a specific research or analytic method. 

Both post-master's and post-BSN students admitted to the program will complete a minimum of 57 credits. The curriculum plan is designed to make it possible to complete the program in three years for those students with clearly defined plans for their dissertation research.

PhD courses are offered in three major areas:

• Theoretical foundations of nursing science
• Analytical foundations of nursing science
• Electives and application

Students must be registered as full-time for the duration of the program (typically three to four years). The minimum number of semester credits in required coursework is 37 (four semesters) for eligibility to progress to the qualifying exam. Six of the 37 credits required to be completed prior to the qualifying examination are elective courses tailored to the student’s dissertation topic and/or dissertation methods. The PhD program requires nine credits of elective courses. A minimum of 57 total credits is required for program completion. 

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• Research Experience (participating in faculty research projects and/or a research practicum)
• Research Faculty Training

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Qualifying Examination

The qualifying examination helped me to combine the content I learned in my courses and my research interests so I could further articulate my research question. Performing a scoping review on my topic of interest immersed me in the current literature and was crucial to the development of my dissertation. This experience prepared me to successfully work independently through the rest of my Ph.D.

 Kylie Dougherty, BSN, RN, M.Phil.

In addition to coursework, students must successfully complete a qualifying examination with written and oral components. The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is awarded after successful completion of the qualifying examination and the student enters doctoral candidacy status.

Dissertation

Students are expected to successfully defend a dissertation reporting original research. Four dissertation credits are required each semester during the dissertation phase of study. 

Scholarship Expectations

My advisor and the Columbia Nursing faculty provided me exceptional guidance throughout the PhD program to extend my learning beyond the classroom with the goal of becoming an independent nurse scientist. I learned valuable skills and knowledge to successfully obtain a NIH-funded predoctoral training award, present research findings at local, regional, and national conferences, and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals with good impact factors.

Joseph Belloir, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC

• Publication: At least one manuscript published in an appropriate peer-reviewed journal.
• Grantsmanship: At least one grant application submitted to an appropriate funding agency or organization.
• Presentation: At least one abstract submitted for presentation as a poster or oral presentation at an appropriate professional meeting.
• Networking: Student will attend at least one regional or national research meeting.

Preparation for Postdoctoral Fellowship: Research Career Next Step 

The coursework and research mentoring at Columbia Nursing helped prepare me for the next steps in my education and career post-PhD. In addition to structured coursework and educational seminars, the school provided beneficial informal support and resources. Feedback sessions with both peers and faculty were very helpful in preparing me to present posters and presentations at research conferences. The school also provided funds for travel to conferences where I presented my research. The grant writing workshop and mock reviews of grant applications provided me with tools and feedback needed to successfully apply for additional funding for my research. Finally, interdisciplinary research collaborations with faculty provided me with opportunities to work with researchers from several disciplines to complete my dissertation.

Melissa Beauchemin, PhD '19, MS '10, RN

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Building upon the foundations provided in the quantitative and qualitative research method courses, in this course students examine advanced methods and frameworks frequently used in studying health policy, health services research problems and comparative effectiveness research. In addition to a critical review of the methods, the course examines the relationship among science, policy and healthcare delivery, and identifies critical questions shaping the future policy research agenda.

Interdisciplinary research is an approach to advancing scientific knowledge in which researchers from different disciplines work at the borders of those disciplines in order to address complex questions and problems. Successful interdisciplinary efforts require mastery of specific competencies. This seminar will introduce students to competencies in interdisciplinary research through a combination of readings, case studies, and lectures in each necessary aspect, chosen from fields essential to successful interdisciplinary research. It is intended to assist learners to understand why and how different professional disciplines must work together to generate and disseminate knowledge. We will examine: different conceptualizations of interdisciplinary; barriers to and facilitators of interdisciplinary research; approaches, benefits, and limitations of collaboration and team science; methods for measuring interdisciplinary collaboration; the intersection of translational and interdisciplinary scientific strategies; and individual researchers' experiences with and evaluations of their own interdisciplinary scientific projects. Learners will develop a set of skills to be effective members and leaders of interdisciplinary research teams.

The student works with a faculty member or other scientist who is conducting a research project. The specific nature of the experience depends on the nature and stage of the research, but might include search and review of relevant literature, data collection, data analysis and/or grant preparation.

This course is intended for PhD students who are engaged in relevant scholarly activities that are associated with dissertation research.

This foundational course will examine the philosophy of nursing knowledge including foundations of nursing theory, concept development, and its application to research. Students will explore approaches to the analysis and development of concepts and the application of nursing concepts and frameworks to clinical practice and research. Ideas, assumptions, events, people, and writings are examined for their influence, inter-relationships, and significance to nursing. Types of reasoning will be evaluated within the context of nursing and health. Major theories, frameworks, and concepts of nursing and health and their implication for research will be discussed. The focus of the course will be on development of critical thinking skills in analyzing key elements of philosophies, concepts, and conceptual frameworks.

In this foundational course students will study the links between theory and the psychosocial and biophysical measures used in nursing research.  Students will employ the principles of classical test theory and item response theory to evaluate the reliability and validity of measurement.  Application of computational techniques will be covered in the lab portion of the course.  Course topics include types and uses of measures, item/scale development and validation, survey methods, reporting for publication, and the relationships between measurement and research ethics, cultural competency, and health disparities.

This course provides a foundation for quantitative research methods and design. Research process topics examined include: appraisal of the quality of existing evidence; identification of gaps in the literature; formulation of researchable questions and testable hypotheses; types of research variables; sampling designs and power analyses; and the uses, strengths, and weaknesses of various experimental and quasi-experimental research designs.

This course provides an in-depth examination of qualitative study designs and methods through a combination of theoretical discussion and hands-on practical experience. Topics include paradigm distinctions, theoretical perspectives, designs and methods, critique of research reports, and ethical issues in qualitative research.

The course is intended for PhD students who are engaged in relevant scholarly activities that are not associated with the required course sequence. Such activities must accrue more than 20 hours/week.

This course is intended to provide a hands-on introduction to delivering data visualizations to serve as a critical lens through which individual and population level health can be examined. The proposed course will combine concepts and theory in data visualization and exploration and practice to enable the student to gain the necessary knowledge to use graphics and statistics to explore the data, find and construct a narrative, and share findings in ways colleagues and decision-makes can readily understand and act upon.

This course is designed to provide the tools for the doctorally prepared nurse to evaluate, translate and integrate published research results into clinical practice. During the course, students will learn how to conceptualize clinical practice problems and transform them into answerable clinical research questions, how to search for the best clinical evidence, and how to assess clinical evidence using basic epidemiological, biostatistical and scientific principles. The course will culminate in a systematic review or meta-analysis of a body of research relevant to advanced practice nursing.

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November 16 – 17, 2024

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort Incline Village, Nevada

Registration fee is $275 and includes two breakfasts, one lunch, CME/CE certificate, and access to electronic handouts.

The 25th Annual Autumn Update will feature expert faculty presenting on the latest topics in the treatment and prevention of HIV, with the goal of providing practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to continue to deliver quality care to patients infected and affected by HIV. We look forward to another great program and to seeing you all in beautiful Lake Tahoe.

Who Should Attend

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, mental health providers, public health professionals, administrators, all members of the care team and other care providers are encouraged to attend.

Registration

The per-participant registration fee is $275 and includes two breakfasts, one lunch, CME/CE certificate, and access to electronic handouts.

The conference registration deadline is November 1, 2024. Register early, as space is limited.  

For additional information, multiple registrants, or to pay-by-check, please call (775) 784-4791 or email   [email protected] .

Program Support

This program is supported, in part, by the Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center-Nevada.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under cooperative agreement U10HA29292, Regional AIDS Education and Training Centers.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received by November 1, 2024 will receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations after November 1, 2024 are non-refundable. For additional information, please contact (775) 784-4791 or [email protected] .

Hotel Information

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort. The room rate for Friday, November 15 th and Saturday, November 16 th is $119.00 per night. All rooms are subject to the current resort fee of $15.00 per room per night, plus state and local taxes (currently 13%).

Room reservations can be made online at: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/TVLLT/G-AU11 or by calling (888) 421-1442 and refer to the conference name (Autumn Update 2024, Group code: G-AU11) to receive the group-lodging discount. We encourage you to make your room reservations early, as space is limited. The room block will expire October 16, 2024.

Levels of Support

Platinum: $10,000.

Three 6' draped display tables

Complimentary registration for up to 6

First choice of table placement

Admittance to the educational sessions

Admittance to all attendee meals

Recognition as a Platinum sponsor on marketing materials, including website and welcome PowerPoint - Name only, no logos

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Verbal Thank you from the podium during welcome remarks

Gold: $5,000

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Silver: $2,500

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Standard Exhibitor: $1,500

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EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM

Payment must be received by November 1, 2024

For questions or additional information contact Jeanne Tremaine at [email protected] or call (775) 784-4782.

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The receipt of this registration form is a commitment to the exhibit/sponsor. Cancellations will not be refunded except in extenuating circumstances; in which case, a request must be made in writing and reviewed by the conference planning committee. Cancellations will be refunded less a $75 processing fee.

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Staff Spotlight: Mychelle Harris

August 8, 2024  | Erin Bluvas,  [email protected]

“I like to say I’m from a little bit of everywhere and a little bit of nowhere,” says Mychelle Harris , training administrator for the Center for Community Health Alignment .

Harris’ family moved every three to four years for her dad’s assignments with the U.S. Army. She finished high school in Sumter while he was stationed at Shaw Air Force Base and spent a year studying biology at the College of Charleston before transferring to USC’s main campus.

I’m beyond grateful for my journey from student to staff. I would have never found a passion for my field and met the amazing people I work with.

“I was anxious about finding a niche or finding a group to fit in with,” Harris says. “I’ve never felt like I had a place to call home as a military brat, but Columbia opened its arms and welcomed me in.”

As an undergrad, she studied biology initially – knowing that she had a knack for science and math. She learned about the public health major during a statistics course and says that’s when the spark started.

Harris found mentors in her professors, particularly April Winningham (recently retired) and Sara Corwin , who taught her senior seminar.

“Dr. Winningham gave me the tools to succeed and taught me skills I use to this very day,” Harris says. “Dr. Corwin encouraged us all to try something we’re interested in even if we don’t know if it’ll work out. If you don’t like it, at least you tried it and now you know more about what you do like.”

After graduating in 2020, Harris began volunteering with PASOs and the Community Health Worker Institute – both programs within the Center for Community Health Alignment. She spent six months working closely with the training team and the Southeast Community Health Worker Network.

“Working on these projects and with these teams ignited my passion for community health work,” says Harris, who was then hired as a training administrator for the Center. “I’m beyond grateful for my journey from student to staff. I would have never found a passion for my field and met the amazing people I work with.”

Since then, Harris has been an integral part of the training conducted for community health workers and their allies. She handles logistics and supports the training team to ensure they have everything they need to successfully engage participants.

"As the workforce of Community Health Workers increases, so has the demand for training," says Greg Green , training manager for the Center. "Mychelle has been an integral part of our relationship-building with organizations and individuals who want our training, inside and outside of South Carolina. The logistics for keeping up with the rapid demand increase, across the nation, is not an easy task, but Mychelle does so with grace."

Harris’ favorite part of her job is listening to and sharing the experiences of trainees. She says their perspectives and the contributions they bring to the trainings take the outcomes to the next level and result in lasting connections. 

“Throughout my time in Columbia, I’ve made unforgettable friendships and memories as well as learned many life lessons,” Harris says. “I wouldn’t trade my time here for anything.”

The Staff Spotlight Series is sponsored by the Arnold School's Office of Access and Collective Engagement.

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