Johns Hopkins University (often abbreviated as Johns Hopkins, Hopkins, or JHU) is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins was the first U.S. university based on the European research institution model. The university is named for its first benefactor, the American entrepreneur and Quaker philanthropist Johns Hopkins. Hopkins' $7 million bequest to establish the university was the largest philanthropic gift in U.S. history up to that time.
The Johns Hopkins University Department of Epidemiology in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, is a globally recognized leader within the top-ranked Bloomberg School of Public Health. Consistently holding the number one position nationally, the department is dedicated to advancing public health through rigorous research, comprehensive education, and impactful practice. It brings together a diverse community of faculty and students focused on understanding the causes and prevention of disease and promoting health worldwide. Offering a range of graduate programs including MPH, ScM, DrPH, and PhD degrees, the department provides extensive training and opportunities for collaboration with health agencies, translating research into actionable public health initiatives that impact policy and population health globally.
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