Health Sciences Programs

Welcome to Dartmouth!

Welcome to the Health Sciences graduate programs at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine! Whether you are pursuing a Master of Public Health or a Master of Science degree, you are now part of a vibrant and dynamic learning community dedicated to improving health and healthcare through innovation, research, and leadership.

Each of you was invited to join the Dartmouth community because of your academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to making a meaningful impact. Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and perspective to challenge assumptions, develop innovative solutions, and transform health systems to advance equity and improve outcomes for all populations.

Dartmouth’s close-knit community is one of our greatest strengths. You will form deep connections with your classmates and faculty mentors, collaborating across disciplines to tackle real-world challenges. We value the diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that each of you brings, knowing that thoughtful dialogue and shared learning enrich our collective experience.

As you begin this journey, we encourage you to be bold in your questions, open in your explorations, and engaged in your learning. We are thrilled to support you as you grow as researchers, analysts, policy leaders, and changemakers in your respective fields.

Welcome to the Geisel family! We can’t wait to see what you will accomplish.

Warmly,
Craig

Craig Westling, DrPH, MPH ’09, MS
Associate Dean for Health Sciences Education

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