Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs (AFSA) at the School of Public Health
In its inaugural year, the University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio has made significant strides in establishing its programs and mission. Admissions targets for the first cohort of students were successfully met, laying the groundwork for a robust learning community. The school also developed courses and frameworks for two Master of Public Health (MPH) degree concentrations (Public Health Practice and Administration and Health Systems in the Community Context) and established initial faculty governance and student involvement committees, ensuring a foundation of collaborative leadership.
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Emmanuel Iyiegbuniwe, PhD, MSPH, MBA: Director of the MPH program and associate professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health.
Premal Patel, MD, MSc, FACP, AAHIVS: Director of the MD/MPH program, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Administration and Long School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease.
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM
The 45-credit MPH curriculum equips students with interdisciplinary skills for careers in public health, including epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, behavioral health and health services administration. Designed to meet the growing local and regional demand for public health professionals, the Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice and Administration program prepares students to lead, administer and evaluate public health programs and policies.
MD/MPH PROGRAM
The MD/MPH program allows students to earn both degrees simultaneously, integrating public health expertise with medical training. The program, which includes the Health Systems in the Community ContextMPH concentration, prepares future leaders to address health challenges by collaborating with communities, analyzing data and designing interventions that address both medical and non-medical needs. Students will also develop communication strategies to effectively share health information with the public.
With these initiatives, the School of Public Health San Antonio is poised to shape a new generation of leaders dedicated to solving the most pressing public health challenges.