Admissions

  

Thinking about applying?

You may have a number of reasons why you landed on our site and are checking out our MCH program.

Could it be that you are:

  • Just beginning your search for an MCH program?
  • Looking for an MCH program that matches your interests?
  • Trying to choose between GW and other schools?
  • Interested in living and learning in Washington, D.C.?
  • Checking out our new GW Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health?
  • Wanting to know about our faculty and students?
  • Interested in honing your research skills?
  • Looking for opportunities to apply what you are learning?

While we don’t know for sure your reasons for stopping by, we are awfully glad you did! 

 

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Benefits for All MCH Students Who Are Accepted

  • Opportunities to apply for Practice and Research Fellowships in the second year of their MPH studies. These Fellowship awards are $2,000 each and are stipends to help support students in their Practicum experiences and their Culminating Experience research projects.
  • Opportunities for applied practice experiences with our many federal and local government and community-based partners that are leading the way in maternal and child health.
  • Opportunities to take part in special research projects with community-based organizations and local health departments
  • Opportunities to receive feedback and coaching on your MCH-related writing
  • Opportunity to apply to the Leadership Training Program 
  • Professional Development and networking opportunities through the Student Network 
  • Participation in a special MCH student-led organization that plans educational and recreational activities