Gillings School
of Global Public Health

In the face of emergency, Gillings trains students to prepare and respond

Welcome to the #1 public school of public health — and #2 overall.

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Meet the Gillings Community
Sarah Iracane
Alumna Sarah Iracane is the chief program officer for World Pediatric Project, a global surgery nongovernmental organization. "I believe strongly that access to health care is a fundamental human right," she says, "and I work to build programs that address inequities in access to safe surgery for children."
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Inclusive Excellence
We are committed to being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community with policies supporting that goal. Inclusive excellence is central to our teaching, research, practice and service.
Leading in Research
Our faculty members are a highly successful research powerhouse and they are passionate about solving the world's greatest public health threats. Their average $1.16M per PI last year created many student opportunities.
Practice and Service
This is at the core of all we do. We serve local and global communities, engaging with partners through students' practica, service learning trips, community based research and practice collaborations.
Global is Local
We work in all 100 North Carolina counties and more than 60 countries, giving students a wealth of opportunities to study, grow, solve big public health problems and gain crucial experience.

Inclusive Excellence

The Gillings School recognizes Pride Month
LGBTQIA+
Pride Month takes place each year in June to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising, which occurred in June of 1969, and was a key tipping point in the gay rights movement.
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Recent News

IN THE NEWS

Dollar stores are starting to offer fresh food after years of criticism

Dollar store chains are selling fresh groceries at some stores after steady feedback that they don't provide enough healthy food options for their customers — who often rely on the stores as a primary source of groceries. However, Dr. Barry Popkin notes that only a small percentage of Dollar General and Family Dollar stores are selling fresh food and the assortment of items they are offering is narrow.

Find the full story at CNN.

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Our departments are home to more than 1,500 diverse, creative and dedicated students. With a Schoolwide focus on interdisciplinary research, collaborative opportunities abound.

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Students prepare to change the world.
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Biostatistics

Accurate interpretation and use of data is crucial to understanding public health needs and devising comprehensive, evidence-based solutions.

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Biostatisticians are storytellers.
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Environmental Sciences and Engineering

The environments in which we live, work and play invariably affect public health. In fact, environmental exposures – most of which can be prevented – account for nearly one quarter of all diseases worldwide.

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Student entrepreneurs combat climate change.
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Epidemiology

Epidemiology — the study of the distribution and determinants of disease and other risk factors in a population — is the cornerstone of public health inquiry and problem solving.

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Researchers fight emerging diseases.
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Health Behavior

Health behaviorists use social and behavioral science to develop, implement and evaluate programs and policies that promote health and foster social justice.

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Students work to improve the health and well-being of communities.
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Health Policy and Management

Health policy experts address the complex challenges of health care delivery and produce cutting-edge analyses that impact policy at all levels, improving population health.

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Innovation is fundamental.
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Maternal and Child Health

Maternal and child health focuses on the determinants and systems that promote and maintain the health of women, children and their families to enhance the future health and welfare of society.

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Students get hands-on experience.
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Nutrition

This dynamic field encompasses nutrition science as well as behavior change, communication, counseling and the effects of dietary culture on individuals and within communities.

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The 'Good Bowls' project promotes health equity.
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Public Health Leadership

Applying system thinking and leadership principles in a public health context — with teams, projects, organizations and systems — can eliminate inequities, improve health conditions and foster change in local and global communities.

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Mental Health and Wellness

CAPS – Get Connected
Counseling and Psychological Services
Students seeking counseling, individual therapy, or who need assistance with referral management can contact CAPS for initial assessments.
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Monday Morning Blog

Discover Monday Morning thoughts from Barbara K. Rimer, Dean of UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health since 2005.

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Collaboration is the heart of study at the Gillings School. Join a dynamic, “open doors” community of world class faculty and student colleagues. You'll be embraced and empowered with unparalleled opportunities — even after graduation.

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