Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)

DrPH in Public Health Preparedness and Response

Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)

DrPH in Public Health Preparedness and Response

Program Overview

Public health preparedness and response is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on leading, coordinating, and implementing systems in response to local, regional, national, or global public health threats. This concentration prepares graduates for leadership roles, providing them with the knowledge and skills to lead teams in times of crisis and to communicate and collaborate effectively with external partners at the local, regional, national, and global level across various industries.

Doctoral training in public health preparedness and response encompasses foundational methods coursework to:

  • Assess community risk through appropriate sampling strategies
  • Facilitate rigorous data collection, analysis, and data linkage to emerging health problems
  • Engage in timely and science-driven communication to the public through data dashboards and other visualization methods

Graduates are well-prepared for careers as directors of public health preparedness at public health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local health departments, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, and the World Health Organization, as well as other leadership roles within hospital systems, private industry, and the military. 

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rollinsdrph@emory.edu