Rollins School of Public Health
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| Name | Rollins School of Public Health |
| Established | 1990 (as school), roots 1916 |
| Type | Private |
| Parent | Emory University |
| Dean | Michelle A. Williams |
| City | Atlanta |
| State | Georgia (U.S. state) |
| Country | United States |
| Campus | Emory University campus |
Rollins School of Public Health is a professional school within Emory University located in Atlanta, Georgia (U.S. state), offering graduate education in public health with an emphasis on research, practice, and policy. The school interfaces with institutions such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, National Institutes of Health, Pan American Health Organization, and United Nations agencies to train professionals in prevention, surveillance, and health systems. Faculty and alumni collaborate with partners including Grady Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, and Clinton Foundation on domestic and international initiatives.
History
Rollins traces origins to public health instruction at Emory University during the early 20th century with ties to events like the 1918 influenza pandemic, partnerships with Rockefeller Foundation, and collaborations with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. The formal establishment as a named school followed support from donors such as the Rollins family and philanthropic institutions including Robert W. Woodruff Foundation and Coca-Cola Company philanthropy, aligning with trends in public health expansion after the World Health Organization formation and National Institutes of Health growth. Over time the school expanded programs influenced by major global health events such as the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa, and the COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining links with Emory School of Medicine, Hubert Department of Global Health, and clinical partners like Grady Memorial Hospital.
Academic Programs
The school offers degree programs including Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Doctor of Public Health, and Doctor of Philosophy with concentrations in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, behavioral sciences, and global health. Curricula incorporate case studies from outbreaks such as SARS outbreak of 2003, H1N1 influenza pandemic 2009, and Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa alongside methodologies from institutions like Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health. Joint degrees and collaborations include partnerships with Emory School of Medicine, Goizueta Business School, Candler School of Theology, and international programs linked to Makerere University, University of Cape Town, Karolinska Institute, and University of Oxford.
Research and Centers
Research spans epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, and preparedness through centers and institutes that work with funders such as National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, United States Agency for International Development, and Wellcome Trust. Notable centers address topics exemplified by studies on HIV/AIDS pandemic, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health connected to UNICEF, vaccine research reflective of collaborations with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and CEPI, and environmental health tied to events like Hurricane Katrina. Cross-disciplinary initiatives engage with Rollins School of Public Health partners at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta VA Medical Center, and international collaborators including Médecins Sans Frontières and CDC Foundation.
Community Engagement and Global Health Initiatives
Community programs operate within Atlanta neighborhoods and with global partners in regions affected by HIV/AIDS pandemic, Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa, Zika virus epidemic, and Cholera outbreak responses. Initiatives involve collaborations with municipal agencies such as Atlanta Mayor's Office, health systems including Grady Memorial Hospital, non-governmental organizations like Partners In Health, CARE International, and faith-based partners such as Catholic Relief Services. Training and deployment of field teams have involved missions coordinated with United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Peace Corps, and multinational efforts under World Health Organization emergency response frameworks.
Faculty and Administration
Faculty include scholars with appointments tied to disciplines and institutions such as National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and international partners like University of Oxford and Karolinska Institute. Administrative leadership interacts with university governance linked to Emory University Board of Trustees and philanthropic stakeholders such as the Rollins family and Robert W. Woodruff Foundation. Faculty research outputs appear in journals including The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, American Journal of Public Health, and Nature Medicine.
Admissions and Student Life
Admissions consider applicants from backgrounds with experience at institutions like Peace Corps, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, National Institutes of Health, and clinical settings such as Grady Memorial Hospital. Student life engages campus organizations connected to Emory University Student Government Association, public health student associations that coordinate seminars with speakers from World Health Organization, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CDC Foundation, and internship placements with partners including United States Agency for International Development and Médecins Sans Frontières.
Notable Alumni and Impact
Alumni hold positions at organizations including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, National Institutes of Health, United States Agency for International Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Clinton Foundation, Grady Memorial Hospital, and academic posts at Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Oxford, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and Karolinska Institute. Graduates have influenced responses to crises such as the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to policy and practice across international, national, and local institutions.