DrPH
Education & Academia abbreviation · Degree
| Stands for | Doctor of Public Health |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
DrPH stands for Doctor of Public Health, a degree abbreviation.
Professional doctorate preparing leaders for senior roles in health departments, global health organizations and health policy, with a focus on applied research and leadership. Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Columbia and UNC Chapel Hill are among the schools offering it.
Example: She completed a DrPH at Johns Hopkins before leading the state's immunization program.
Usage notes
Written Dr.P.H. The DrPH differs from a PhD in epidemiology or biostatistics, which trains academic researchers. Programs accredited by CEPH require a doctoral-level applied practice experience. Students usually already hold an MPH or a clinical degree and several years of public health experience.
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