The Department of Social Medicine, Population & Public Health (SMPPH) advances health equity and population health through education, research, and meaningful community-driven collaboration. The department is also home to the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) and the Master of Public Health (MPH) program.
- For all inquiries regarding the SMPPH, please contact Gloria Garcia by email.
- For all inquiries regarding the MPH program, please contact Cristina Gonzalez by email.
- For all inquiries regarding the CHC, please contact Shaleta Smith by email.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Social Medicine, Population and Public Health is to engage in multidisciplinary education, research, service, and scholarship on the intersections of medicine and society with population and public health. This includes a focus on the social injustices and inequalities that contribute to poor health, the inclusion of oftentimes excluded voices, and the identification of solutions to address systemic change.
About the Master of Public Health Program
The UC Riverside School of Medicine's Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is a two-year program that integrates public health expertise from across UCR’s campus, resulting in an in-depth focus on local to global public health problems and solutions.
Working with local public health leaders, including the Riverside County Public Health Department, the program features a robust curriculum for the community-focused degree program.
About the Center for Healthy Communities
Since its inception in 2014, the UC Riverside School of Medicine's Center for Healthy Communities has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Inland Empire residents.
Our team of health professionals bridges the gap between the community and UCR’s health scholars and experts by advancing service, education, and research to achieve equitable health outcomes.
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