Welcome To The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
A great place to make a world of difference
Ending Health Disparity In Oregon and Around The Globe
Two of Oregon’s leading universities have joined forces to train the next generation of public health leaders. We focus on community-engaged learning and scholarship that puts the student and researcher out in the world, in real communities. With our students, we work to find enduring solutions to today’s public health problems, and are committed to educating students of all backgrounds who want to enter the health field and improve lives in their communities.
Faculty & Experts
Our faculty are researchers, educators, advisers and leaders who help our communities better understand and improve public health.
Faculty DirectoryPrograms & Degrees
Our curriculum and applied learning opportunities create pathways for our students to build public health equity in big ways.
Public Health ProgramsOur Research
Our faculty and students find new ways to explore public health questions, always striving for better answers for the well being of our communities.
Explore ResearchUndergraduate SPH Students
Current SPH undergraduate students can navigate the SPH resources and support in the undergraduate hub.
Undergraduate HubGraduate SPH Students
Current SPH graduate students can navigate the SPH resources and support in the graduate hub.
Graduate HubPublic Health Careers
Utilize the opportunities and resources available to build your public health career.
SPH Job BoardDO SOMETHING GREAT
Take the next steps and apply to our Public Health programs.
Become part of the next generation of public health leaders.
Latest SPH & Public Health News
Congratulations to Dr. Laura Jacobson, Recipient of the 2025 Early Achievement in Social Science Research Award
Congratulations to Dr. Paula Carder — PSU Researcher of the Year!
The SPH Advocacy Art Wall: A Space for Expression, Healing, and Solidarity
Social Justice & Antiracism
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health understands that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is vital to our mission. Training public health professionals to understand and intervene on racial inequities and promote public health through education, research, and community service.
We are excited to share our ongoing efforts around social justice, antiracism, decolonization, and health and social equity work.
THIS IS PUBLIC HEALTH
Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.
We are excited to share how the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health engaged and celebrated National Public Health Week (NPHW) in April 7-11, 2025.
This Is Public Health- No events scheduled for April 20, 2025.
Prepare for the Career Fair Workshops! Session 2
Fariborz Maseeh Hall Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, PortlandLunch ‘n Learns on Aging – Geriatric Psychiatry & Medical Social Work
Urban Center Parsons Gallery 506 SW Mill St, PortlandWeek of Events
LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference
LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference
Visible and Valued: Addressing Erasure in Health Care In medicine and healthcare, LGBTQ+ voices are too often marginalized, overlooked or...
National Health Equity Leadership Conference
National Health Equity Leadership Conference
Join UAID - the nation's oldest student 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity - for their Annual Health Equity...
Prepare for the Career Fair Workshops! Session 2
Prepare for the Career Fair Workshops! Session 2
Career Fairs are your chance to connect with employers, explore career paths, and learn about hiring processes—but preparation is key!...
Lunch ‘n Learns on Aging – Geriatric Psychiatry & Medical Social Work
Lunch ‘n Learns on Aging – Geriatric Psychiatry & Medical Social Work
What role do medical social workers play for older adults in the emergency room? What is geriatric psychiatry? What do...
PSU Spring All Majors Career Fair
PSU Spring All Majors Career Fair
Looking for a job, internship or just want to explore your options? Swing by the All Majors and Accounting Career...
Oregon Nutrition Day
Oregon Nutrition Day
This annual conference brings together health care providers, nutritionists, public health professionals and community-based organizations from around Oregon with a...
Know Your Rights Part 2
Know Your Rights Part 2
Join our Teach-In, developed and facilitated by faculty, staff, and alumni from the School of Public Health. The previous Know...
Public Werks! LGBTQIA2S+ Regional Public Sector Career Fair
Public Werks! LGBTQIA2S+ Regional Public Sector Career Fair
Welcome to Public Werks! LGBTQIA2S+ Public Sector Career Fair! Join us for a day of networking, job opportunities from internships,...
Study Abroad – Community Nutrition in Japan: Virtual Info Session
Study Abroad – Community Nutrition in Japan: Virtual Info Session
Dr. Betty Izumi, Health Promotion faculty in the School of Public Health, is leading a study abroad in Japan this...
Student Testimony:
Meet Dalton Wesemann
“Working in public health just means finding ways to help the people who need it most, and making that happen through policy.”
– Dalton Wesemann,
Master of Public Health Student
When he’s not studying, Dalton has a research position at OHSU. He recently presented his findings on the health aspects of at-risk youth at a neuroscience symposium in Wisconsin and at OHSU Research Week.