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Multiple HSPop programs in US News & World Report’s 2026 Rankings


The Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) has three programs receiving recognition in this year’s US News & World Report Graduate School rankings.

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    Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: The Rise of Health Informatics and Health Information Management Careers

    As healthcare continues its digital transformation, the need for professionals who can navigate the intersection of health sciences, technology, and data has never been greater. HIHIM careers are experiencing explosive growth, offering not only stability and purpose, but also high earning potential and leadership opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.

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  • Student presents a poster at the UW MPH capstone symposium

    MPH student publishes study examining gun culture and “the armed home”

    HSPop MPH student ThuyMi Phung recently published a mixed-methods article in the Journal of Integrated Social Sciences examining the legitimization of gun use in the home, mixing quantitative and qualitative methods. “My findings suggest that maybe people view gun violence and the threat of firearms outside of the home to be great, and they counteract…

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    Merging Pharmacy, Health Informatics, and Leadership: Advancing Careers via the MHIHIM Program

    Alumnae Christabel Lo and Julie Duong discuss their experience in the UW Master of Health Informatics and Information Management (MHIHIM) program while completing their UW Pharmacy residency. The two graduates describe how the program shaped their careers, enhanced their skills in data-driven healthcare, and opened doors to leadership opportunities in pharmacy informatics.

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HSEED Award and Student Funding

The Health Systems Excellence, Equity, and Distinction (HSEED) Award honors students and helps increase diversity in the field of public health. The HSEED Award is presented annually to students in our degree programs.