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Enhancing Health for All
By working to improve equity, efficiency and quality in health care and public health systems, our graduates are influential leaders in management, research and policy. 
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The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) provides outstanding training in a wide range of disciplines, with expertise in health policy, economics, management, finance, law, decision sciences and public health. Why Study HPM? »

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Degree Programs
The Department of Health Policy and Management offers professional degrees, research degrees, joint degrees, and certificates.
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Admissions
Review the Pitt Public Health admission requirements before applying and learn about acceptable undergraduate training.
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Research & Practice
Students in our research-focused MS and PhD programs develop the rigorous analytical and quantitative skills needed for careers in top academic settings, government, and industry.
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Meet Our Faculty

Meet our faculty who expertly guide the education, professional development, scholarship, research, and service-learning activities relevant to the disciplines within HPM.

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MHA Program Ranked #14 by U.S. News and World Report

The MHA program continues to excel as a national leader and maintains Pitt’s place as the highest-ranked program in Pennsylvania.

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MPH Program Ranked 14th in the Nation

Pitt’s MPH program remains a top destination for graduate students looking to serve as positive changemakers within the field of public health.

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News

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Pitt Public Health honors alumni at awards ceremony

The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health will recognize seven alumni for their outstanding service to the field of public health at an awards ceremony on Nov. 22.

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Drug supply chain issues more likely to result in shortages in U.S. than Canada

Reports of drug-related supply-chain issues were 40% less likely to result in drug shortages in Canada versus the United States, according to a new study from University of Pittsburgh researchers and published in JAMA.

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New awards honor Health Science research staff

Congratulations to Jean Zak, Ali Pittman and Alissa Eugeni who were honored at the first annual Health Sciences Research Administrator Awards!

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