Welcome to WashU School of Public Health
With the School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis, WashU is establishing its first new school in 100 years. More than a school, it will be an interdisciplinary, collaborative, innovative, data-driven and people-focused home for research and education equipped to meet current and future challenges in public health in St. Louis and globally.
Inaugural Dean Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH
Learn more about WashU School of Public Health’s inaugural dean and the vision he and university leadership have for the newly established interdisciplinary and highly collaborative School of Public Health.
Public Health news and notes
January 2025: A new year and the launch of the School of Public Health at WashU
Starting 2025 and moving ahead on our School of Public Health
December 2024: Progress towards building a School of Public Health at WashU
A process update as key elements of building a school come into sharper focus.
November 2024: New directions for public health
A framework to guide our work towards an exceptional School of Public Health.
Applications are being accepted for School of Public Health faculty and joint faculty appointments.
A broad range of staff positions at the School of Public Health will be posted on the university’s career opportunities site as positions are identified.
Faculty
positions
For information about faculty positions, see here.
Joint faculty appointments
For information about joint faculty appointments, see here.
Staff
positions
To find staff openings at the School of Public Health, see here.
To receive monthly updates on the School of Public Health, register here.
Events & convenings
Learn about and participate in campus visits and addresses from respected scholars and key leaders in public health. Join us for in-person conversations about difficult topics in public health. And for faculty and staff curious about the building of this new school, plan to attend our monthly assemblies. For information about these and other events, see here.
Featured upcoming event:
Dean Sandro Galea will give a WashU Assembly Series address at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Graham Chapel.
For more information and to register to attend, see here.