Welcome!

On behalf of the dedicated faculty, staff, and the vibrant community of scholars in the Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health (MPACH), I extend our heartfelt congratulations as you embark on your graduate journey with us.

At MPACH, you are presented with a range of exciting academic opportunities. We offer master's and doctoral programs in Community Health Practice, Healthcare Management and Policy, and Health Economics and Health Services Research, alongside certification options in Healthcare Administration, Leadership Theory and Practice, and more.

Our strategic location within the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical center in the world, grants you unparalleled access to a network of over 21 hospitals, academic institutions, innovation hubs and healthcare enterprises.

As you progress through your academic pursuits, the prospect of engaging in cutting-edge research awaits you within our affiliated Centers or through collaborations with TMC's esteemed research institutions. Additionally, our department fosters active participation in MPACH student organizations tailored to your specific interests, such as The Board (focused on management), AcademyHealth (centered on health services research), or ISPOR (dedicated to pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research), and many more.

The achievements of our graduates span the nation and beyond, with alumni making significant contributions in academic and research institutions worldwide, leading local and regional health departments, directing government agencies and community organizations, and managing healthcare systems, hospitals, and clinics.

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.

Aanand Naik, MD
Department Chair