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The UW Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) supports, connects, and celebrates its alumni who work around the world and country on some of the most pressing public health issues.

Our alumni transform communities, lead health organizations, find solutions to emerging public health challenges, promote the latest evidence-based practices and interventions, respond to rapidly evolving disease outbreaks, and so much more — saving and improving millions of lives.

Alumni Stories

  • Merging Pharmacy, Health Informatics, and Leadership: Advancing Careers via the MHIHIM Program

    Merging Pharmacy, Health Informatics, and Leadership: Advancing Careers via the MHIHIM Program

    Alumnae Christabel Lo and Julie Duong discuss their experience in the UW Master of Health Informatics and Information Management (MHIHIM) program while completing their UW Pharmacy residency. The two graduates describe how the program shaped their careers, enhanced their skills in data-driven healthcare, and opened doors to leadership opportunities in pharmacy informatics.

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  • From Amazon to UW Medicine:  unpacking the flexibility offered by an HIHIM degree

    From Amazon to UW Medicine:  unpacking the flexibility offered by an HIHIM degree

    HIHIM alum Simran Dhanoa reflects on how the program served as a launchpad for her career in health metrics. As a proud “career butterfly,” she’s taken advantage of numerous professional opportunities in healthcare.

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  • Masculinity vs. Suicide: How suicide rates are fueled by concepts of masculinity in Northern Ireland 

    Masculinity vs. Suicide: How suicide rates are fueled by concepts of masculinity in Northern Ireland 

    Amanda Dylina Morse, PhD and Community-Oriented Public Health Practice (COPHP) MPH alum explores the link between masculinity and suicidality among young men in Northern Ireland. Her research, including the development of the Andrizo Integrated Conceptual Framework, provides valuable insights on how societal pressures around masculinity impact youth behavior and well-being. 

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We offer a variety of services and resources to support our alumni, from email lists to advising. Check with our individual programs on their offerings, as well as what services alumni can access with the university and UW School of Public Health.

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