Built to solve it.
None of them set out to become entrepreneurs when they enrolled. HIHIM gave them the systems-level fluency to see why problems existed, and eventually, the confidence to build the fix themselves.
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UW faculty publish innovative approach to preparing future healthcare leaders
University of Washington Master of Health Administration faculty members Kurt C. O’Brien and Robert H. Malte have published a new article describing an innovative, case-based approach to helping students develop the skills needed to lead complex healthcare organizations.
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Emely Diaz Barragan Selected for National Public Health Fellowship
Emely Diaz Barragan (COPHP MPH ’26) has been selected as one of just two students nationwide for the 2026–2027 American Public Health Association (APHA) and Kaiser Permanente Community Health Fellowship, recognizing her dedication to advancing community health and her commitment to serving diverse communities.
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Meeting students where they are: Chen named Outstanding Teaching Assistant 2026
“I focus on creating space for students to work through challenging concepts themselves, with me as a guide,” she said. “I adapt my pacing and examples to meet students where they are. I also see teaching as relational and iterative: I ask for feedback, reflect on what’s working, and adjust. I’m continually learning alongside my…
HSEED Award and Student Funding
Established by the Department of Health Systems and Population Health in 2016, the HSEED Award celebrates students who show outstanding potential to lead and innovate in public health and health services. The HSEED Award provides tuition support for outstanding students across our department’s academic programs. Recipients are honored for their academic merit, diversity of experiences and backgrounds, potential for leadership in public health, and committment to making a difference in their communities.