Executive MPH (EMPH) Program Update

The Rollins School of Public Health released a new five-year strategic plan in September 2023. The plan is strongly focused on evolving and innovating the school’s educational offerings, including reimagining and enhancing how we serve adult and part-time learners while simultaneously expanding our online offerings.

As Rollins develops a new vision for part-time and online public health education, we will be sunsetting the EMPH program in its current form and will not be recruiting for a fall 2024 class.

Although Rollins has paused enrollment for the EMPH program at this time, there are still opportunities for part-time education. If you would like to learn more about admissions to other Rollins Departments, please visit the Rollins Admissions Page.

Program Information for Current EMPH Students

The following is essential information for students already enrolled in the EMPH program.

Virtual Sessions

EMPH students meet virtually in real time, over a long weekend, each semester—once at the beginning and again at the end of the term. These weekend sessions are an academic requirement of the program and students must be able to attend classes on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

2023-2024 Virtual Weekend Sessions:

  • Fall 2023: November 17-19
  • Spring 2024: January 12-14 and April 12-14
  • Summer 2024: May 17-19 and August 2-4
*The dates above are accurate pending no changes from the university.

Applied Epidemiology Track

About: Applied Epidemiology is a research-based program, where students learn to model diseases and disease indicators in populations.

MPH Degree Requirements: Applied Epidemiology: 42 credit hours, successful completion of an Applied Practice Experience (APE), and a thesis.

Prevention Science Track

About: The Prevention Science track emphasizes the development and assessment of community or population-based interventions across a wide range of public health issues.

MPH Degree Requirements: 42 credit hours, successful completion of an Applied Practice Experience (APE), and an Integrative Learning Experience.

Contact Us

General Inquiries

Please contact emph@emory.edu

Current Students

Contact: Zelda Ray, ADAP

If you are an EMPH student, please contact Zelda directly with any inquiries. Your associate director of academic programs (ADAP), Zelda Ray, can assist with academic advisement-related questions for currently enrolled EMPH students.

EMPH Faculty

Find EMPH faculty in the Rollins directory.

Administration

Get in touch with us.

 

Melissa Alperin

 Melissa (Moose) Alperin
EdD, MPH, MCHES

Director, Executive MPH

Faculty, Behavioral Sciences and Health Ed.

Phone: 404-727-2928
FAX: 404-727-1835

Email Moose

Linelle Blais

Linelle Blais
PhD

Associate Track Director, Prevention Science

Phone: 404-727-4087

Email Linelle

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Aimee Cabrera
MLIS

Instructional Designer, 
Executive MPH

Phone: 404-727-9850

Email Aimee

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Laurie Gaydos
PhD

Deputy Director, Executive MPH

Faculty, Health Policy and Management

Phone: 404-727-6554
FAX: 404-727-9198

Email Laurie

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Karen Hudson

Administrative Coordinator,
Executive MPH

Phone: 404-727-5132
FAX: 404-727-1835


Email Karen

Vijaya Kancherla

Vijaya Kancherla 
PhD, MS

Associate Track Director, Applied Epidemiology 

Research Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology

Phone: 404-727-8884

Email Vijaya

Juan Leon, PhD, MPH

Juan Leon
PhD, MPH

EMPH Thesis Advisor

Associate Professor, Hubert Department of Global Health

Email Juan

 

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Laura Lloyd
MPH, MCHES

Applied Practice Experience Advisor,
Executive MPH

Phone: 404-727-3035
FAX: 404-727-1835

Email Laura

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Zelda C. Ray
MPA

Associate Director of Academic Programs,
Executive MPH

Phone: 404-727-9489
FAX: 404-727-1835

Email Zelda

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Manish Tripathi
BSED, MLMT, EdS

Instructional Designer,
Executive MPH

Phone: 404-727-8696
FAX: 404-727-1835

Email Manish