Management, Policy, and Community Health
Our mission is to equip students with the tools to effectively lead health departments, government agencies, healthcare organizations, research endeavors, and community health programs.
About
Shaping visionary leaders in the future of healthcare and public health
In the department of Management, Policy, and Community Health (MPACH), we strike a harmonious balance between academic rigor and practical involvement.
Equipping students with the tools to lead health departments, government agencies, healthcare organizations, research facilities, and culturally sensitive programs is our mission.
We teach a variety of professionals and prepare all for work in healthcare, medical industries, social science research, health departments, non-profits, and community-based organizations – all collaborating to enhance both clinical and societal well-being.
Our faculty creates a dynamic learning environment that seamlessly integrates real-world insights with classroom theories, drawing from their own experiences as well as the knowledge our students share. This constructive intersection between real-world experience and formal education enriches our curriculum and fosters a vibrant culture of engagement and mentorship throughout our department.
Message from Chair
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Message from Chair
Aanand D. Naik, MD
Professor and Chair
"We eagerly anticipate offering you an enriching intellectual home within the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health and supporting your journey to make a meaningful impact in the field of public health."
Latest Department News
Meet Alexander Testa, PhD, a San Antonio faculty member and violence prevention researcher
Alexander Testa, PhD, is an associate professor at the San Antonio location of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in the department of Management, Policy and Community Health since he joined the school in 2022. Testa's research focuses on violence interventions and prevention.
Latest Department News
- Researchers awarded $2.8M NIH grant to address gaps in multiple sclerosis exercise programs for Hispanic adults
- A Practicum with Purpose: Muhammad Shahid's Experience in El Paso
- Researchers find GLP-1 RA Prescriptions Skyrocketed From 2018 to 2023
- Shannon Forkus, PhD, the newest faculty member in San Antonio, is a veteran and mental health researcher
MPACH by the Numbers
1600+
MPACH Graduates
34%
Graduates Pursue Career in Research
40%
Graduates Pursue Careers in Healthcare Delivery
12
Dual Degrees
59+
Countries Represented by Faculty and Students
Careers in Management, Policy and Community Health
- Healthcare
- Medical Industries
- Social Science Research
- Health Departments
- Non-profits
- Community-based Organizations
Testimonials
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I've seen first-hand how all of our classes really help in internships and different aspects of healthcare
— Ria Menon
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It is incredibly rewarding to know that I will be able to enhance the quality of patient care and experience, and advocate for health equity.
— Tony Stallings, MPH
