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Department of Health Policy and Management

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Meet Our Team

We hope you will have an opportunity to get to know our diverse, interdisciplinary group of scholars, students, and staff—from social scientists and health economists to legal scholars, policy analysts, management scientists and ethicists— and consider joining our community.

Faculty

Our faculty are dedicated not only to evidence-based research, but also to training tomorrow’s policymakers and administrators through a variety of courses and hands-on experiences.

Students

The Department of Health Policy and Management hosts students from all over the U.S. and around the world—each contributing in a unique way to a dynamic learning environment on the leading edge of public health practice, policy, and research.

Alumni

Many alumni maintain an active role—serving as preceptors for our masters programs, teaching in our institutes, mentoring current students, participating in special events, and working hand in hand with our faculty.

Distinguished Policy Scholars

The Distinguished Policy Scholar program invites a former member of the U.S. Congress, cabinet-level official, or governor for a year-long residence at the Bloomberg School, where they teach and share their policy experience with students, faculty, and others in the Hopkins community.

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Job Seeking Doctoral Candidates

Are you an employer looking for an outstanding new hire? Meet our job-seeking PhD candidates graduating this year.

HPM Spotlights

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Interim Chair Nancy Kass, ScD

Effective July 7, 2025, Nancy Kass became the interim chair for the Health Policy and Management department. Nancy will lead the department during the interim period until a permanent chair is identified through a national search that will commence Fall 2025.

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Albert Wu, MD, MPH

At the heart of Albert's work is a deep belief in humanizing health care—by elevating patient voices, supporting health care workers, and addressing the needs of communities beyond hospital walls.

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Kim DeFiori, MBA, MA

PhD candidate Kim DeFiori shares what motivated her to compete in the , lessons she's learned from her service dog, and more.