The mission of GW's master of public health (MPH) in global health policy program is to prepare professionals to assist in public health decision-making related to national, regional, and global interventions and institutions. Students learn to support policy analysis and use diverse analytic tools, including epidemiology and international comparative policy methods, with attention to culture and equity. Program graduates integrate scientific knowledge and global evidence to advise decision making and action by diverse global health systems and other sectors, and to provide insight into policies and processes that impact population health, all with an emphasis on underserved populations and development.<br><br>Students enrolled in the global health policy program are committed to improving public health on a global scale and engaging in and promoting public service. These qualities are essential for future health professionals and public health practitioners.<br><br>Graduates of the global health policy program can expect to be able to:<br><br>Assess the burden and determinants of health problems, their social distribution and inequities, and the interdependence of countries.<br>Apply common economic, epidemiological, and comparative policy analysis methods and tools for evidence to assess the burden of disease, determining efficacy and effectiveness of interventions for global infectious and chronic disease control.<br>Use global evidence for local action using systematic reviews and local facts to drive well-informed health policy decisions. Translate evidence to support program and health systems policy recommendations.<br>Work with other disciplines and with sectors beyond health to develop innovative policy options.<br>Develop strong cultural sensitivity and intercultural competency within diverse health and political systems<br>Act in global health diplomacy in policy-shaping and negotiations to improve health while strengthening relations among nations.<br>Assume leadership roles in the global health policy development process.<br>Work with methodological rigor of international policy design, program priority setting, and negotiation.<br>Communicate the results of research to a culturally broad set of constituents.