Building a Robust Plan to Support and Evaluate Intervention Adherence
Abstract: When testing or implementing an intervention, it is important to ensure that the intervention is delivered as intended (i.e. intervention adherence), with adherence is an important part of intervention fidelity. However, training alone is typically not sufficient to support intervention adherence, particularly when the intervention has multiple components or needs to be tailored to the client or patient. We cover tradeoffs and decision-making around adherence support needed post-training, considering balancing resources and intervention complexity. We also cover models for evaluating intervention adherence, considering the balance of efficiency (ease of use) and effectiveness (rigor).
Shannon Dorsey, Ph.D. is Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington and Adjunct Professor in Global Health and Psychiatry. Her research focuses on treatment effectiveness and implementation science, specifically for children and adolescents receiving care in low…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Online Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/4c5tbgs. Campus room: HRC 101. Accessibility Contact: lmng@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Special Events.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online MPH Program Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Online MPH program at the University of Washington School of Public Health. This session will give a grand overview on the program's focus and format, curriculum, admissions, application process, and more; followed by Q&A. Registration required to attend.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: onlinemph@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective students and applicants.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Zoom (RSVP required).
For more info visit onlinemph.uw.edu. Shorter Lives, Poorer Health
Please join us for remarks and a reception with Steven Woolf, MD, MPH, Director Emeritus and Senior Advisor, VCU Center on Society and Health, Professor and Chair in Population Health and Health Equity.
Steven Woolf has led the documentation of the U.S. health decline over several decades. He was the leading editor of the Institute of Medicine's 2013 report U.S. Health in International Perspective: Shorter Lives, Poorer Health.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: HRC 402. Accessibility Contact: hspopchair@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major / Nutrition Minor
Meet with an adviser to get answers to your questions about the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major and the Nutrition Minor. This session is virtual through Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97205139672
Zoom meeting ID: 972 0513 9672.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97205139672. Accessibility Contact: nord@uw.edu , Lisa Nordlund. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
MPH in Health Systems and Population Health Information Session
This Zoom presentation covers the UW Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) MPH program. It's a chance for prospective applicants to learn details about the program, such as curriculum, projects, funding, career outlook, and the application process; followed by Q&A. For many, this is the most efficient way to learn about the program.
This MPH program is offered in three tracks: Generalist , Health Systems and Policy , Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Sign up below to attend!
Note: The event is listed in Pacific Time. Use this time zone converter if outside the Pacific time zone. .
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: hservask@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: prospective students.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Zoom (RSVP required).
CDRC Spring Seminar Series
The UW Center for Disaster Resilient Communities is offering an in-person Disaster Risk Reduction, Resilience, and Population Health Seminar Series this spring. The series of presentations will use an interdisciplinary lens to explore how disaster risk reduction and resilience impact population health and wellbeing, examining current research, policy and practice issues.
This series will be in-person at the Health Sciences Education Building, Room 145, (1607 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA), every Wednesday of the spring quarter from 12:30 to 1:20pm, starting April 8 and culminating on June 3. Non-UW affiliates should email tsabala@uw.edu or cdrc@uw.edu to arrange building access.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB). Campus room: HSEB, Room 145. Accessibility Contact: tsabala@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Students, faculty, staff, CDRC members, general public interested in disaster research.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
Master of Health Administration Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program at the University of Washington School of Public Health.
This session will give a grand overview on the program's format, curriculum, admissions, application process, and more; followed by Q&A.
Registration required to receive Zoom link to attend.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Wade Angeli, hmigradinfo@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective students, undergraduate students, and applicants.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
FOOD SYSTEMS SEMINAR: SNAP Food Restrictions: Rationale and State Rollout
SNAP Food Restrictions: Rationale and State Rollout
Speaker:
Alyssa Moran, deputy director, Center for Food and Nutrition Policy, University of Pennsylvania, This session is offered as part of the weekly series on: "Food and Nutrition Security: Understanding, Measuring and Reimagining Nutrition Assistance in the U.S." If you care about how food-related safety nets succeed—or fail—this seminar offers tools to understand today’s landscape and imagine a better one.
How is food and nutrition security defined, measured, and funded in the United States—and how do those choices shape real‑world hunger and health?
This seminar explores the nation’s major nutrition assistance programs—SNAP, WIC, school meals, and the charitable food system. Learn how these programs work, who they reach, and why their impacts vary across states and communities. All UW students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the seminar. Check MyPlan for location information.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Check My Plan for location. Accessibility Contact: nutr@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM.
For more info visit foodsystems.uw.edu. Mentorship 101: Better Together
Attend MENTORSHIP 101: Better Together to learn how mentorship can benefit your academic and professional goals! Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to attend this session where they’ll receive tailored guidance and tools for finding a mentor, being a good mentee, and structuring a mentorship relationship to benefit all parties.
Co-facilitators: Daren Wade, SPH Career Team , Lisa Nordlund, Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health , Trevor Smith, Biostatistics , Mimi Krutein, HSPop , Kirsten Greene, Global Health , & current student mentees from various SPH departments.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/VTHT3Hs9SE-mXeJsH-8tng. Accessibility Contact: dwade@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins
Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours every Monday (12-12:30pm) and Thursday (9:30-10am). Office hours must be booked at least 1 hour in advanced.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c15da663cb4a4a7dad191c04212613c9@uw.edu/meetingtype/bNuvqi8Ei06Nwm1YWY9UCA2?anonymous&ep=mlink. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Zoom.
Breakfast with WACh with SCOPE Fellows, Brooke Erickson and Hiwot Weldemariam
Join Global WACh for coffee and an engaging lecture by Strengthening Care Opportunities Through Partners in Ethiopia (SCOPE) program fellows. The fellows will present on their mental health-focused work conducted with the SCOPE team in Ethiopia. Register to receive a calendar invitation with event details and a Zoom meeting link.
"From Insight to Action: Stakeholder Engagement, Research, and Future Directions for Mental Health and Maternal-Child Health in Gondar, Ethiopia" Brooke Erickson, MPH Student, UW Global Health
Brooke’s work focuses on global mental health and maternal health promotion, with particular attention to the intersection of these areas among vulnerable populations in resource-constrained settings. She is especially interested in strengthening mental health and maternal-child health systems through community-engaged, mixed-methods research that centers local perspectives and informs culturally responsive programming.
Hiwot Weldemariam, PhD Student, UW Epidemiology
Hiwot is a…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: 797. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
ENV H 580 Environmental and Occupational Health Seminar: Using AI tools to enhance your job search Speaker (Dan Poux)
Using AI tools to enhance your job search, Speaker: Dan Poux, DEOHS Manager of Experiential Learning & Career Services, Take your job search to the next level with the help of free AI tools from the UW Career & Internship Center. Craft a compelling resume, prepare for interviews, and learn more about how AI is shaping the future of your career.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97405961862. Campus room: HRC 155. Accessibility Contact: Nina Berry. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
Biostatistics Seminar: Tools for Interpreting Single-Cell Differentiation Trajectories
Speaker: Manu Setty, PhD, Associate Professor, Basic Sciences Division and Herbold Computational Biology Program, Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Presentation: Tools for Interpreting Single-Cell Differentiation Trajectories
Abstract: Cellular differentiation unfolds as a continuous process across gene expression and chromatin landscapes, yet many single-cell analysis methods impose discrete categories that obscure the underlying dynamics. We have developed a suite of tools for interpreting differentiation trajectories directly from high-dimensional single-cell measurements: Mellon learns smooth, differentiable density functions over cell-state space using scalable Gaussian processes, capturing both local geometry and global topology of phenotypic landscapes in any single-cell modality. This continuous density representation provides a principled foundation for downstream inference. Kompot builds on this representation to perform differential analysis across conditions and detects…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: HRC 135. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
The Unspoken Truths
An immersive museum exploring untold histories and shared struggles curated by Mr. Delbert Richardson.
Come visit the exhibit and reflect on how our collective liberation is connected!
Delbert Richardson, museum founder, curator and a Second-Generation Storyteller, will lead gallery walks while sharing the "Unspoken" Truths of American history from 12-1:00pm on Wed 5/13 and Tue 5/18.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: HRC 2nd Floor Lobby. Accessibility Contact: skbishop@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM.
SPH Mini-Lesson & Working Sessions
Come ready to improve your Canvas accessibility score and/or make your materials more accessible! We will review past digital accessibility topics and then spend time working together. Come with questions and what you're currently working on. We are providing longer sessions so that there will be space for independent work as well as group discussion/problem solving. These will be hybrid sessions taking place in HRC 375 and Zoom. Review past mini lesson topics in the Mini Lesson collaborative doc. Monday, April 6th at 11am-12pm – Making a Plan: Mini Strategy and Prioritization Session , Monday, April 13th at 11am-12pm – Library Permalinks as alternatives to PDFs (and a new PDF tool!) , Monday, April 20th at 11am-12pm – Building accessible Canvas pages , Monday, April 27th at 11am-12pm – Accessible Formatting in PPT , Monday, May 11th at 11am-12pm – TBD, *Reach out to sphaccess@uw.edu with any accessibility needs for SPH events.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98462994473. Campus room: HRC 375. Accessibility Contact: Chelsea Elkins, sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Information Sessions. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Hybrid: HRC 375 and Zoom.
Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins
Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours every Monday (12-12:30pm) and Thursday (9:30-10am). Office hours must be booked at least one hour in advanced.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c15da663cb4a4a7dad191c04212613c9@uw.edu/meetingtype/bNuvqi8Ei06Nwm1YWY9UCA2?anonymous&ep=mlink. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Zoom.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major / Nutrition Minor
Meet with an adviser to get answers to your questions about the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major and the Nutrition Minor. This session is virtual through Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97205139672
Zoom meeting ID: 972 0513 9672.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97205139672. Accessibility Contact: nord@uw.edu , Lisa Nordlund. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Job Search Strategies for International Students in Public Health
Navigating the job market is challenging for anyone – and doing it as an international student adds a whole new layer of complexity. SPH advisors will discuss strategies and resources that may be new to you. Alumni will share their experiences of navigating the job market as an international student and successfully landing a role. Come with your questions!
Organized by SPH Career Group Members: Kirsten Greene, Global Health; Maggie Tarnawa, Biostatistics; and Daren Wade, SPH Career Team. (This session will NOT be recorded).
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/R5VncyssTUaipHitA_fLXA#/registration. Accessibility Contact: dwade@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. CHanGE Certificate End-of-Year Pizza Party & Capstone Presentations
This event is a great opportunity for UW students, faculty, and staff to learn more about what the Center for Health and the Global Environment (CHanGE) Climate Change and Health students are working on.
Take a break and join us to connect with others interested in climate and health, and learn more about our certificate program!
Food and beverages provided! Please RSVP below for an accurate food order.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Accessibility Contact: chgeassistant@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.cloud.microsoft. Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management (MHIHIM) Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management (MHIHIM) program at the University of Washington School of Public Health.
This session will give a grand overview on the program's format, curriculum, admissions, application process, and more; followed by Q&A.
Registration required to receive Zoom link to attend.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: hmigradinfo@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective students, undergraduate students, and applicants.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
CDRC Spring Seminar Series
The UW Center for Disaster Resilient Communities is offering an in-person Disaster Risk Reduction, Resilience, and Population Health Seminar Series this spring. The series of presentations will use an interdisciplinary lens to explore how disaster risk reduction and resilience impact population health and wellbeing, examining current research, policy and practice issues.
This series will be in-person at the Health Sciences Education Building, Room 145, (1607 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA), every Wednesday of the spring quarter from 12:30 to 1:20pm, starting April 8 and culminating on June 3. Non-UW affiliates should email tsabala@uw.edu or cdrc@uw.edu to arrange building access.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB). Campus room: HSEB, Room 145. Accessibility Contact: tsabala@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Students, faculty, staff, CDRC members, general public interested in disaster research.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
FOOD SYSTEMS SEMINAR: Food Banks in the U.S.: Roles, Limits, and Realities
Food Banks in the U.S.: Roles, Limits, and Realities
Speaker:
Jen Muzia, executive director, Ballard Food Bank, This session is offered as part of the weekly series on: "Food and Nutrition Security: Understanding, Measuring and Reimagining Nutrition Assistance in the U.S." If you care about how food-related safety nets succeed—or fail—this seminar offers tools to understand today’s landscape and imagine a better one.
How is food and nutrition security defined, measured, and funded in the United States—and how do those choices shape real‑world hunger and health?
This seminar explores the nation’s major nutrition assistance programs—SNAP, WIC, school meals, and the charitable food system. Learn how these programs work, who they reach, and why their impacts vary across states and communities. All UW students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the seminar. Check MyPlan for location information.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Check My Plan for location. Accessibility Contact: nutr@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM.
For more info visit foodsystems.uw.edu. Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins
Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours every Monday (12-12:30pm) and Thursday (9:30-10am). Office hours must be booked at least 1 hour in advanced.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c15da663cb4a4a7dad191c04212613c9@uw.edu/meetingtype/bNuvqi8Ei06Nwm1YWY9UCA2?anonymous&ep=mlink. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Zoom.
SPH MPH Practicum Site & Faculty Convening
The MPH Practicum is a field-based experience that allows MPH students to tackle real-world public health challenges. The monthly convening of current and prospective faculty and site supervisors provide a dedicated space for mentors to connect and share lessons learned. '
You can RSVP in advance to share topics or questions you’d like addressed—or simply join!
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97069535215. Campus room: Zoom. Accessibility Contact: Janice North, jlnorth@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Meetings. Special Events. Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty, Community Partner, Agency/Company/Organization Leaders.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Zoom.
For more info visit sph.washington.edu. MPH in Community-Oriented Public Health Practice Information Session
Register to attend a webinar about the Community-Oriented Public Health Practice (COPHP) MPH Program at UW-Seattle with COPHP's Student Services Counselor. COPHP is in rolling admissions until early spring, please reach out to the program at uwcophp@uw.edu if you are interested in applying to join the autumn 2026-entry cohort.
In this information session, you will learn details about the COPHP program, including our problem-based learning curriculum, service learning projects, funding opportunities, and the application process.
Click 'Sign Up' below to attend this event!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwcophp@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: prospective students.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom (registration required).
Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Public Health Information Session
This information session is for prospective students interested in the Bachelors of Science in Environmental Public Health with the School of Public Health at the University of Washington (Seattle Campus).
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Are you interested in how the natural and built environment impact human health? From water quality to workplace safety, environmental public health majors are engaged in problem solving to keep communities safe and healthy. Join us for an info session where we will cover: What is Environmental Public Health? , How to explore and prepare for the major , minimum admission requirements and how to declare the major , 400 hour required internship , And career pathways Register for the zoom link here:
https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/BuU1TVu8S1qH9anaTZC0LA
If you aren't able to attend this info session, you can also view our on-demand info session HERE.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our advisers at ehug@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/BuU1TVu8S1qH9anaTZC0LA. Accessibility Contact: ehug@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit deohs.washington.edu. ENV H 580 Environmental and Occupational Health Seminar: Political Dimensions of Climate Stress at Home: Planning Policy, Slow Violence, and Unhoming (Helen Pineo)
Political Dimensions of Climate Stress at Home: Planning Policy, Slow Violence, and Unhoming, Housing is a critical site where climate stress materializes through overheating, damp, flooding risk, energy insecurity, and other risks. These pressures are not evenly distributed, but disproportionately affect residents living in rented, precarious or poorly regulated housing. Drawing on research in the UK, this talk explores how planning and housing policies can be conceptualized as ‘slow violence,’ causing climate-related harms through ‘unhoming’ that undermine health, security, and the meaning of home. Pineo will engage with the audience about a new project examining how climate stress, housing governance, and residents’ strategies of resistance and adaptation shape emerging health inequalities in cities, beginning in April 2026 with a King County component. Helen Pineo is an urban planner and Research Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Design and Planning at the University of Washington and is…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97405961862. Campus room: HRC 155. Accessibility Contact: Nina Berry. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins
Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours every Monday (12-12:30pm) and Thursday (9:30-10am). Office hours must be booked at least one hour in advanced.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c15da663cb4a4a7dad191c04212613c9@uw.edu/meetingtype/bNuvqi8Ei06Nwm1YWY9UCA2?anonymous&ep=mlink. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Monday, May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Zoom.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major / Nutrition Minor
Meet with an adviser to get answers to your questions about the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major and the Nutrition Minor. This session is virtual through Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97205139672
Zoom meeting ID: 972 0513 9672.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97205139672. Accessibility Contact: nord@uw.edu , Lisa Nordlund. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
PhD in Health Services Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Health Services PhD program from the University of Washington, School of Public Health, Department of Health Systems and Population Health.
This presentation will cover the program's curriculum, format, mentorship, career outlook, the application process, and more; followed by Q&A.
Sign up below to receive the Zoom link!
Note: The event is listed in Pacific Time! Use this time zone converter if you live outside the Pacific time zone. .
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: hservask@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective Students.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom (RSVP required).
CDRC Spring Seminar Series
The UW Center for Disaster Resilient Communities is offering an in-person Disaster Risk Reduction, Resilience, and Population Health Seminar Series this spring. The series of presentations will use an interdisciplinary lens to explore how disaster risk reduction and resilience impact population health and wellbeing, examining current research, policy and practice issues.
This series will be in-person at the Health Sciences Education Building, Room 145, (1607 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA), every Wednesday of the spring quarter from 12:30 to 1:20pm, starting April 8 and culminating on June 3. Non-UW affiliates should email tsabala@uw.edu or cdrc@uw.edu to arrange building access.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB). Campus room: HSEB, Room 145. Accessibility Contact: tsabala@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Students, faculty, staff, CDRC members, general public interested in disaster research.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
FOOD SYSTEMS SEMINAR: SNAP Under Stress: The 2025 shutdown and the impacts of HR1
SNAP Under Stress: The 2025 shutdown and the impacts of HR1
Speakers: Brice Montgomery, director, community services division, Washington State Department of Social and Health ServicesThis session is offered as part of the weekly series on: "Food and Nutrition Security: Understanding, Measuring and Reimagining Nutrition Assistance in the U.S." If you care about how food-related safety nets succeed—or fail—this seminar offers tools to understand today’s landscape and imagine a better one.
How is food and nutrition security defined, measured, and funded in the United States—and how do those choices shape real‑world hunger and health?
This seminar explores the nation’s major nutrition assistance programs—SNAP, WIC, school meals, and the charitable food system. Learn how these programs work, who they reach, and why their impacts vary across states and communities. All UW students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the seminar. Check MyPlan for location information.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Check My Plan for location. Accessibility Contact: nutr@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM.
For more info visit foodsystems.uw.edu. Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins
Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours every Monday (12-12:30pm) and Thursday (9:30-10am). Office hours must be booked at least 1 hour in advanced.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c15da663cb4a4a7dad191c04212613c9@uw.edu/meetingtype/bNuvqi8Ei06Nwm1YWY9UCA2?anonymous&ep=mlink. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Zoom.
Joint UW Biostatistics/Fred Hutch Seminar: Evaluating Conversational AI for Medical Diagnosis and Management
Speaker: Anil Palepu, PhD, Research Scientist, Google Research
Presentation: Evaluating Conversational AI for Medical Diagnosis and Management
Abstract: The medical interview has been termed “the most powerful, sensitive, and versatile instrument available to the physician.” While Large Language Models (LLMs) have achieved expert-level scores on medical board examinations, these static benchmarks fail to capture the essence of clinical practice: the ability to intelligently and compassionately acquire information under conditions of uncertainty. To bridge this gap, we must evaluate AI through frameworks that mirror the complexity of human practice—most notably the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), a validated gold standard for assessing clinical competence in medical trainees.
In this talk, I will discuss AMIE (Articulate Medical Intelligence Explorer), a research program from Google dedicated to developing and robustly evaluating AI capabilities for clinical reasoning and dialogue. Moving…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Fred Hutch Arnold Building, Behnke Suite (M1-A307). Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
ENV H 580 Environmental and Occupational Health Seminar: Social Inequality & the Environment: From Science to Action to Advance Public Health (Lara J. Cushing, PhD, MPH)
Student Sponsored Speaker: Lara J. Cushing, PhD, MPH is Associate Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of California Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health, Talk title: Social Inequality & the Environment: From Science to Action to Advance Public Health, Her research focuses on the causes and health consequences of social inequalities in exposure to environmental hazards. She has assessed the health impacts of environmental and climate-related exposures for pregnant people and infants, and investigated questions of environmental justice in the context of air pollution and hazardous sites, urban greenspace and heat islands, oil and gas production, drinking water quality, extreme heat, and sea level rise. She is active in community-engaged efforts to develop analytical frameworks and decision-support tools to advance environmental and climate justice. Dr. Cushing is the recipient of early career fellowships from the Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation, the Environmental Protection…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97405961862. Campus room: HRC 155. Accessibility Contact: Nina Berry. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
SPH Undergraduate Symposium
Join the School of Public Health in celebrating the accomplishments of our undergraduate student body in their experiential learning work! More information on how to RSVP, sign up as a participant, and additional details will be updated soon.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: TBD. Accessibility Contact: Jillian McBride-Payne - phgh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit sph.washington.edu. CFAS Seminar May 2026: CT & MG Seroprevalence with Christine Khosropour, PhD, MPH, & Lisa Manhart, PhD, MPH
We welcome your attendance at the May 2026 UW Center for AIDS & STD (CFAS) Research Seminar.
Please join us on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4 PM PST on Zoom.
For Zoom info: Please email CFAS@uw.edu or click here to be added to the mailing list.
"CT & MG Seroprevalence"
Christine Khosropour, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor, Epidemiology
University of Washington
Lisa Manhart, PhD, MPH
Professor, Epidemiology
Adjunct Professor, Global Health
University of Washington.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cfas@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins
Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours every Monday (12-12:30pm) and Thursday (9:30-10am). Office hours must be booked at least one hour in advanced.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c15da663cb4a4a7dad191c04212613c9@uw.edu/meetingtype/bNuvqi8Ei06Nwm1YWY9UCA2?anonymous&ep=mlink. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Zoom.
Omenn Lecture Reception and Student Poster Session
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: Lobby 280 (above Starbucks). Accessibility Contact: Nina Berry. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Special Events.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major / Nutrition Minor
Meet with an adviser to get answers to your questions about the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major and the Nutrition Minor. This session is virtual through Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97205139672
Zoom meeting ID: 972 0513 9672.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97205139672. Accessibility Contact: nord@uw.edu , Lisa Nordlund. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Omenn Lecture in Environmental Health: Howard Frumkin on The Nature of Environmental Health
The Nature of Environmental Health
Howard Frumkin, a general internist and epidemiologist, is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Public Health. His career has focused on health aspects of climate change, the built environment, nature contact, and sustainability. He has served as senior vice president at Trust for Public Land; head of the Our Planet, Our Health initiative at the Wellcome Trust in London; Dean of the University of Washington School of Public Health; Director of the National Center for Environmental Health and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) at the CDC; and Professor and Chair of Environmental and Occupational Health, and Professor of Medicine, at Emory University. His current community and professional activities include serving on the Board of the Seattle Parks Foundation, on the Executive Committee of the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, as lead author on the health chapter of The Nature Record, as chair of the National…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: HRC 155. Accessibility Contact: Nina Berry. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Special Events.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
CDRC Spring Seminar Series
The UW Center for Disaster Resilient Communities is offering an in-person Disaster Risk Reduction, Resilience, and Population Health Seminar Series this spring. The series of presentations will use an interdisciplinary lens to explore how disaster risk reduction and resilience impact population health and wellbeing, examining current research, policy and practice issues.
This series will be in-person at the Health Sciences Education Building, Room 145, (1607 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA), every Wednesday of the spring quarter from 12:30 to 1:20pm, starting April 8 and culminating on June 3. Non-UW affiliates should email tsabala@uw.edu or cdrc@uw.edu to arrange building access.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB). Campus room: HSEB, Room 145. Accessibility Contact: tsabala@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Students, faculty, staff, CDRC members, general public interested in disaster research.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
FOOD SYSTEMS SEMINAR: State-Level Food Security Data in Action: Insights from Washington State's WAFOOD Survey
State-Level Food Security Data in Action: Insights from Washington State's WAFOOD Survey
Speakers: Marie Spiker, assistant professor, Epidemiology, core faculty, FSNH, UW; , Jennifer Otten, professor, DEOHS; undergraduate program director and core faculty, FSNH, UW, This session is offered as part of the weekly series on: "Food and Nutrition Security: Understanding, Measuring and Reimagining Nutrition Assistance in the U.S." If you care about how food-related safety nets succeed—or fail—this seminar offers tools to understand today’s landscape and imagine a better one.
How is food and nutrition security defined, measured, and funded in the United States—and how do those choices shape real‑world hunger and health?
This seminar explores the nation’s major nutrition assistance programs—SNAP, WIC, school meals, and the charitable food system. Learn how these programs work, who they reach, and why their impacts vary across states and communities. All UW students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Check My Plan for location. Accessibility Contact: nutr@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM.
For more info visit foodsystems.uw.edu. Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins
Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours every Monday (12-12:30pm) and Thursday (9:30-10am). Office hours must be booked at least 1 hour in advanced.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c15da663cb4a4a7dad191c04212613c9@uw.edu/meetingtype/bNuvqi8Ei06Nwm1YWY9UCA2?anonymous&ep=mlink. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Zoom.
Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins
Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours every Monday (12-12:30pm) and Thursday (9:30-10am). Office hours must be booked at least one hour in advanced.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c15da663cb4a4a7dad191c04212613c9@uw.edu/meetingtype/bNuvqi8Ei06Nwm1YWY9UCA2?anonymous&ep=mlink. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Zoom.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major / Nutrition Minor
Meet with an adviser to get answers to your questions about the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major and the Nutrition Minor. This session is virtual through Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97205139672
Zoom meeting ID: 972 0513 9672.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97205139672. Accessibility Contact: nord@uw.edu , Lisa Nordlund. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Spring De-Stress Fest
With finals around the corner, take time to pause, learn about ways to cope during stressful times, and have some fun!
Rest is important. Come take a break. There will be boba, snacks, arts & crafts, games, low sensory space, restoration and fun.
We hope to see you there!
Questions or accessibility requests? Email sphaccess@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: HRC Ground Floor. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Target Audience: SPH Students.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Hans Rosling Center
G 100 lobby and G 120 suite.
Online MPH Program Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Online MPH program at the University of Washington School of Public Health. This session will give a grand overview on the program's focus and format, curriculum, admissions, application process, and more; followed by Q&A. Registration required to attend.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: onlinemph@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective students and applicants.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom (RSVP required).
For more info visit onlinemph.uw.edu. CDRC Spring Seminar Series
The UW Center for Disaster Resilient Communities is offering an in-person Disaster Risk Reduction, Resilience, and Population Health Seminar Series this spring. The series of presentations will use an interdisciplinary lens to explore how disaster risk reduction and resilience impact population health and wellbeing, examining current research, policy and practice issues.
This series will be in-person at the Health Sciences Education Building, Room 145, (1607 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA), every Wednesday of the spring quarter from 12:30 to 1:20pm, starting April 8 and culminating on June 3. Non-UW affiliates should email tsabala@uw.edu or cdrc@uw.edu to arrange building access.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB). Campus room: HSEB, Room 145. Accessibility Contact: tsabala@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Students, faculty, staff, CDRC members, general public interested in disaster research.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
FOOD SYSTEMS SEMINAR: Reimagining Nutrition Assistance: Future Directions for Food Security Policy
Reimagining Nutrition Assistance: Future Directions for Food Security Policy
Speaker:
Katie Rains, director, Food Systems Initiatives, Washington State Department of Agriculture, This session is offered as part of the weekly series on: "Food and Nutrition Security: Understanding, Measuring and Reimagining Nutrition Assistance in the U.S." If you care about how food-related safety nets succeed—or fail—this seminar offers tools to understand today’s landscape and imagine a better one.
How is food and nutrition security defined, measured, and funded in the United States—and how do those choices shape real‑world hunger and health?
This seminar explores the nation’s major nutrition assistance programs—SNAP, WIC, school meals, and the charitable food system. Learn how these programs work, who they reach, and why their impacts vary across states and communities. All UW students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the seminar. Check MyPlan for location information.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Check My Plan for location. Accessibility Contact: nutr@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM.
For more info visit foodsystems.uw.edu. Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins
Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours every Monday (12-12:30pm) and Thursday (9:30-10am). Office hours must be booked at least 1 hour in advanced.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c15da663cb4a4a7dad191c04212613c9@uw.edu/meetingtype/bNuvqi8Ei06Nwm1YWY9UCA2?anonymous&ep=mlink. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Zoom.
ENV H 580 Environmental and Occupational Health Seminar: Dual Epidemics, Converging Risk: Air Pollution, HIV, and Chronic Lung Disease (Crystal North, MD MPH)
Dual Epidemics, Converging Risk: Air Pollution, HIV, and Chronic Lung Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the leading respiratory cause of global morbidity and mortality, driven in large part by air pollution exposure. By 2050, most the global COPD burden is projected to be concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa, yet granular data on air pollution and objective measures of lung function remain sparse across the region. At the same time, sub-Saharan Africa bears a disproportionate burden of HIV and tuberculosis (TB), both of which are established and potentially interacting risk factors for impaired lung health. This talk will cover our work in in Uganda over the last 10 years, which has been focused on characterizing the epidemiology of COPD in this high-burden setting. By establishing longitudinal cohort studies with detailed exposure assessments, post-bronchodilator spirometry, and banked blood samples, we have been able to define lung function patterns, quantify regional and personal air…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97405961862. Campus room: HRC 155. Accessibility Contact: Nina Berry. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
SPH 2026 Graduation Celebration
The 2026 University of Washington School of Public Health Graduation Celebration is on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Alaska Airlines Arena. Doors open at 11 am. The ceremony starts at 12 pm.
We hope you will join us in celebrating the tremendous accomplishments of the Class of 2026.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Ceremonies. Target Audience: students, staff, faculty, all school.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Alaska Airlines Arena
3870 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
For more info visit sph.washington.edu. Pathobiology PhD Student Research Symposium & 1st Year Talks - SAVE THE DATE
Pathobiology PhD Student Research Symposium & 1st Year Talks - SAVE THE DATE
Orin Smith Auditorium, UW South Lake Union (Bldg C)
More details to follow.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Orin Smith Auditorium, UW South Lake Union (Bldg C). Accessibility Contact: The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/Voice, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/spwGc3BFgMrNJRYNA.
Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins
Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours every Monday (12-12:30pm) and Thursday (9:30-10am). Office hours must be booked at least one hour in advanced.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c15da663cb4a4a7dad191c04212613c9@uw.edu/meetingtype/bNuvqi8Ei06Nwm1YWY9UCA2?anonymous&ep=mlink. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Zoom.
Master of Health Administration Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program at the University of Washington School of Public Health.
This session will give a grand overview on the program's format, curriculum, admissions, application process, and more; followed by Q&A.
Registration required to receive Zoom link to attend.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Wade Angeli, hmigradinfo@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective students, undergraduate students, and applicants.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins
Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours every Monday (12-12:30pm) and Thursday (9:30-10am). Office hours must be booked at least 1 hour in advanced.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c15da663cb4a4a7dad191c04212613c9@uw.edu/meetingtype/bNuvqi8Ei06Nwm1YWY9UCA2?anonymous&ep=mlink. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and student employees.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Zoom.
SPH MPH Practicum Site & Faculty Convening
The MPH Practicum is a field-based experience that allows MPH students to tackle real-world public health challenges. The monthly convening of current and prospective faculty and site supervisors provide a dedicated space for mentors to connect and share lessons learned. '
You can RSVP in advance to share topics or questions you’d like addressed—or simply join!
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97069535215. Campus room: Zoom. Accessibility Contact: Janice North, jlnorth@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Meetings. Special Events. Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty, Community Partner, Agency/Company/Organization Leaders.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Zoom.
For more info visit sph.washington.edu. MPH in Health Systems and Population Health Information Session
This Zoom presentation covers the UW Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) MPH program. It's a chance for prospective applicants to learn details about the program, such as curriculum, projects, funding, career outlook, and the application process; followed by Q&A. For many, this is the most efficient way to learn about the program.
This MPH program is offered in three tracks: Generalist , Health Systems and Policy , Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Sign up below to attend!
Note: The event is listed in Pacific Time. Use this time zone converter if outside the Pacific time zone. .
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: hservask@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: prospective students.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Zoom (RSVP required).
Department of Global Health 2026 Graduation Celebration
Join us in celebrating our graduating students at the 2026 Graduate Celebration for the Department of Global Health.
More information can be found on our website.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Kane 120. Accessibility Contact: bastianc@uw.edu. Event Types: Ceremonies.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
MPH in Community-Oriented Public Health Practice Information Session
Register to attend a webinar about the Community-Oriented Public Health Practice (COPHP) MPH Program at UW-Seattle with COPHP's Student Services Counselor.
In this information session, you will learn details about the COPHP program, including our problem-based learning curriculum, service learning projects, funding opportunities, and the application process.
Click 'Sign Up' below to attend this event!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwcophp@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: prospective students.
Monday, June 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom (registration required).
Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management (MHIHIM) Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management (MHIHIM) program at the University of Washington School of Public Health.
This session will give a grand overview on the program's format, curriculum, admissions, application process, and more; followed by Q&A.
Registration required to receive Zoom link to attend.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: hmigradinfo@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective students, undergraduate students, and applicants.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
PhD in Health Services Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Health Services PhD program from the University of Washington, School of Public Health, Department of Health Systems and Population Health.
This presentation will cover the program's curriculum, format, mentorship, career outlook, the application process, and more; followed by Q&A.
Sign up below to receive the Zoom link!
Note: The event is listed in Pacific Time! Use this time zone converter if you live outside the Pacific time zone. .
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: hservask@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective Students.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom (RSVP required).
Causal Inference with Observational Data: Common Designs and Statistical Methods - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
Observational studies are non-interventional empirical investigations of causal effects and are playing an increasingly vital role in healthcare decision making in the era of data science. The study design is particularly important in planning observational studies due to the lack of randomization. Aspects of design include defining the objectives and context under investigation, collecting the right data, and choosing suitable strategies to remove bias from measured and unmeasured confounders. Statistical analysis should also align with the design.
This module covers key concepts and useful methods for designing and analyzing observational studies. The first part of the module will focus on matching and weighting methods for cohort and case-control studies for causal inference. Specific topics include basic tools of matching and weighting, randomization inference, and sensitivity analysis. The second part of the module will focus on methods to address unmeasured confounding via causal exclusion. Specific to…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events. Target Audience: Target audiences for this module are: 1. clinical researchers who need to use observational data to.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
The design and analysis of a randomized clinical trial involves a series of decisions, including the choice of the primary outcome, sample size, randomization algorithm, interim monitoring plan, and the choice of the primary analysis and estimand of interest. This course will focus on the statistical considerations that inform each of these decisions. Additional topics include addressing multiple comparisons, handling missing data, and whether to consider an adaptive design. We will present a set of simple tools and principles that go a long way towards defining a robust clinical trial design. We will also shed light on some common pitfalls to avoid. Discussions will be driven by examples of trials from a variety of domains including cardiovascular disease, infectious disease (HIV, Ebola, COVID-19), as well as other settings.
We assume enrollees will be familiar with topics taught in introductory statistics (t-tests, regression, confidence intervals, p-values, and a basic understanding of the central limit…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 8:30 AM – Thursday, July 9, 2026, 12:30 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. SPH MPH Practicum Site & Faculty Convening
The MPH Practicum is a field-based experience that allows MPH students to tackle real-world public health challenges. The monthly convening of current and prospective faculty and site supervisors provide a dedicated space for mentors to connect and share lessons learned. '
You can RSVP in advance to share topics or questions you’d like addressed—or simply join!
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97069535215. Campus room: Zoom. Accessibility Contact: Janice North, jlnorth@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Meetings. Special Events. Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty, Community Partner, Agency/Company/Organization Leaders.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Zoom.
For more info visit sph.washington.edu. Master of Health Administration Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program at the University of Washington School of Public Health.
This session will give a grand overview on the program's format, curriculum, admissions, application process, and more; followed by Q&A.
Registration required to receive Zoom link to attend.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Wade Angeli, hmigradinfo@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective students, undergraduate students, and applicants.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Topics in Clinical Trials: Issues in Non-Inferiority Trials and Addressing Missing Data - Online Short Course
Over the past 7 decades, the randomized clinical trial (RCT) has become the gold standard for evaluation of new drugs, biologics, devices, procedures, and behavioral interventions. In a half-day short course, two critically important topics will be discussed that have broad implications in the design and conduct of clinical trials: the Design of Non-Inferiority Trials and the Prevention of Missing Data.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. MPH in Community-Oriented Public Health Practice Information Session
Register to attend a webinar about the Community-Oriented Public Health Practice (COPHP) MPH Program at UW-Seattle with COPHP's Student Services Counselor.
In this information session, you will learn details about the COPHP program, including our problem-based learning curriculum, service learning projects, funding opportunities, and the application process.
Click 'Sign Up' below to attend this event!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwcophp@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: prospective students.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Zoom (registration required).
Data Wrangling with R - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
Participants will learn how to prepare and process data, a key step prior to visualization and statistical analysis. Our approach focuses on the concept of creating “tidy data” e.g. data that is organized into readable and distributable files. In this module, we will: Use hands-on examples covering concepts on data retrieval, cleaning, manipulation, and formatting. , Touch on reproducible research using R Markdown and collaborative code sharing using GitHub.
Some familiarity with R is needed for this module.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Monday, July 13, 2026, 8:00 AM – Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 2:30 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Generalized Estimating Equations and Mixed-Effects Models for Longitudinal Data Analysis - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
Longitudinal studies follow individuals over time and repeatedly measure health status, which facilitates prospective ascertainment of exposures and incident outcomes, and identification of changes over time within individuals. Analyses of longitudinal data must account for the correlation that arises from collecting repeated measures on the same individuals over time.
This module will introduce statistical methods for the analysis of longitudinal data, with a focus on marginal (or, population-averaged) models fit via generalized estimating equations and conditional (or, subject-specific) models fit via generalized linear mixed-effects models. Relevant theoretical background will be provided. Illustrative examples and interactive activities (conducted in R) will be used to practice analysis approaches, modeling strategies, and interpretation of results.
This course is targeted toward individuals with little or no prior experience with statistical methods for longitudinal data analysis. Experience with using…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Monday, July 13, 2026, 8:30 AM – Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 12:00 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Multi-state Models for Time-to-Event Data, with Applications to Clinical Research - Summer Online Short Course
Course description coming soon.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Monday, July 13, 2026, 8:30 AM – Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 12:00 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Design and Analysis of Two-Phase Studies - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
Researchers often need to measure new variables, or validate existing measurements. Doing this for a whole cohort or database can be prohibitively expensive, so techniques are needed for choosing good subsamples and analyzing them efficiently. This module will give both a conceptual and practical introduction to planning and analyzing modern two-phase study designs. We will cover efficient weighted estimation using the whole cohort, and the optimal design and allocation of subsamples. Exercises will focus on practical aspects of implementing methods using the R survey package.
Open configuration options.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – Thursday, July 16, 2026, 4:30 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Joint Modeling of Longitudinal and Survival Data - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
Longitudinal studies follow individuals over time and repeatedly measure health status. Analyses of longitudinal data are often complicated by several factors that can threaten the validity of standard analysis methods. First, missing data in longitudinal outcomes can arise when individuals are lost to follow-up, either due to drop-out (e.g. in randomized trails) or death (e.g. in long-term observational studies). Second, when modeling intermittently measured time-dependent covariates in a survival analysis, biological variation can lead to measurement error. Joint modeling of longitudinal and survival outcomes has emerged as a novel approach to handle these issues.
We will detail the use of mixed-effects models for the analysis of repeated longitudinal measures, Cox regression models for the analysis of event-time outcomes with longitudinal measures as time-dependent covariates, and their combination in a joint modeling framework. An in-depth data analysis (conducted in R) will be used to discuss analysis…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 8:30 AM – Friday, July 17, 2026, 12:00 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Data Visualization - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
We will present general-purpose techniques for visualizing a variety of data, as well as specific techniques for visualizing common types of biological data sets. Som strategies for working with large data will be provided. Understanding data involves an iterative cycle of visualization and modeling. We will illustrate this with several examples during the workshop.
The first segment of this module will focus on structured development of graphics using static graphics. This will use the ggplot2 package in R. It enables building plots using grammatically defined elements, and producing templates for use with multiple data sets. We will include some these principles for working with biological and genomic data.
The second segment will focus on interactive graphics for rapid exploration. We will also demonstrate interactive techniques for high-performance local display, and for easily creating interactive web graphics. In addition, we will explain how to create simple web GUIs for managing interactive analysis…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 2:30 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Missing Data Methods - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
Although missing data are pervasive in studies across disciplines, the impact of missing data on estimation and inference and the strengths and weaknesses of modern approaches to handling missing data are not widely understood.
This module will review common missing data mechanisms, then introduce a variety of methods for estimation and inference in the presence of missing data, including conventional methods, the EM algorithm, multiple imputation, and semi-parametric methods. Approaches to sensitivity analyses will also be discussed. All methods will be illustrated in R using data from observational studies.
This course is targeted towards individuals with little or no prior experience with modern missing data methods. Experience using regression methods to analyze data (e.g. linear regression, logistic regression) is important background for this module.
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Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 8:30 AM – Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 12:00 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Using Causal Graphs in Epidemiological Research - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
This course will introduce the basic concepts of graphical models focusing on their use in causal inference as applied in epidemiological and biostatistical research. Causal graphs aim to encapsulate the key dependencies believed to be present between variables observed in a multivariable study setting. Such graphs assist the researcher in formulating appropriate statistical methods for estimating key causal quantities of interest, and guide them into the appropriate form of statistical adjustment for confounding. This module will demonstrate the use of causal graphs and the accompanying analyses in different settings. Participants will learn how to construct analysis based on causal graph structures.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Modern Statistical Learning for Observational Data - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
While clinical trials provide the highest level of evidence to compare clinical treatments or public health interventions, they are often not feasible due to ethical, logistic or economic constraints. Observational studies provide an opportunity to learn about the effect of interventions for which little or no trial data are available. These studies constitute a potentially rich and relatively cheap source of information. However, in such studies, treatment or intervention allocation may be strongly confounded by other important patient characteristics and much care is needed to disentangle observed relationships and infer causal effects.
In this course, we will provide an overview of modern statistical techniques for analyzing observational data. We will focus primarily on recent advances in the field of targeted learning, which facilitates the use of state-of-the-art machine learning tools to flexibly adjust for confounding while yielding valid statistical inference. In contrast, conventional techniques fo…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 8:30 AM – Friday, July 24, 2026, 12:00 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Supervised Methods for Statistical Machine Learning - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
n this module, we will present a number of supervised learning techniques for the analysis of Biomedical Big Data. These techniques include penalized approaches for performing regression, classification, and survival analysis with Big Data. Support vector machines, decision trees, and random forests will also be covered.
The main emphasis will be on the analysis of “high-dimensional” data sets from genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and other fields. These data are typically characterized by a huge number of molecular measurements (such as genes) and a relatively small number of samples (such as patients). We will also consider electronic health record data sets, which often contain many missing measurements.
Throughout the course, we will focus on common pitfalls in the supervised analysis of Biomedical Big Data and how to avoid them. The techniques discussed will be demonstrated in R.
This course assumes some previous exposure to linear regression and statistical hypothesis testing, as…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – Friday, July 24, 2026, 2:30 PM.
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This course discusses methodology for evaluating biomarkers and risk prediction models, covering principles, concepts, metrics, and graphical tools.
We will discuss motivations for risk prediction in clinical medicine and public health, clarify the concept of “personal” risk, and consider concepts of risk model calibration and performance. Metrics and graphical tools will include ROC curves and AUC; calibration plots for risk prediction models; and net benefit and decision curves. The module will also discuss methods for comparing risk prediction models and, in particular, assessing the incremental value of a new biomarker when there are already established predictors. We will consider the utility of a biomarker for prognostic enrichment of a clinical trial. Throughout the module, we will highlight some common myths and mistakes to avoid.
There will be an opportunity for hands-on practice in R using packages such as rms, rmda, and BioPET. The software component of this module is small and knowledge of R is…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Special Events. Workshops.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 8:30 AM – Friday, July 24, 2026, 12:00 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Propensity Scores - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
The propensity score is a key component of many causal inference procedures. After establishing the basic causal inference framework, we will outline the key methods of construction of propensity score functions, and study their core mathematical properties. We will detail the use of the propensity score in matching, inverse weighting and regression adjustments that allow the unconfounded effect of an exposure or treatment of interest to be estimated consistently.
Using the framework of semiparametric inference, we will contrast the statistical properties of estimators derived using each method. We will investigate issues of model selection for the propensity score, and demonstrate the utility of judicious choice of predictors that enter into the propensity function. This will be illustrated in standard problems and also in the case of high-dimensional predictors. Longitudinal data will also be studied in the causal setting.
Finally, we will develop the Bayesian framework for handling causal inference and i…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 8:30 AM – Friday, July 24, 2026, 12:00 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Unsupervised Methods for Statistical Machine Learning - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
In this module, we will present a number of unsupervised learning techniques for finding patterns and associations in Biomedical Big Data. These include dimension reduction techniques such as principal components analysis and non-negative matrix factorization, clustering analysis, and network analysis with graphical models.
We will also discuss large-scale inference issues, such as multiple testing, that arise when mining for associations in Biomedical Big Data. As in Module 4 on supervised learning, the main emphasis will be on the analysis of real high-dimensional data sets from various scientific fields, including genomics and biomedical imaging. The techniques discussed will be demonstrated in R.
This course assumes some previous exposure to linear regression and statistical hypothesis testing, as well as some familiarity with R or another programming language.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Monday, July 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 2:30 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Improving Precision and Power in Randomized Trials by Leveraging Baseline Variables - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
In randomized clinical trials with baseline variables that are correlated with the outcome, there is potential to improve precision and reduce the required sample size by appropriately adjusting for these variables in the statistical analysis (called covariate adjustment). The resulting sample size reductions can lead to substantial cost savings, and also can lead to more ethical trials since they avoid exposing more participants than necessary to experimental treatments. Despite regulators such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency recommending covariate adjustment, it remains underutilized leading to inefficient trials in many disease areas. This is especially true for trials with binary, ordinal, and time-to-event outcomes, which are quite common.
This module provides a comprehensive overview of covariate adjustment—explaining what it is, how it works, when it is beneficial, and how to implement it in a preplanned, model-robust manner across various scenarios. Using re…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Special Events. Workshops.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 8:30 AM – Thursday, July 30, 2026, 12:00 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu. Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence - Summer Institutes Online Short Course
This short course will provide an overview of the statistical underpinnings of Deep Learning (DL) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The course will trace the evolution of AI models, beginning with Dense Neural Networks before progressing through Convolutional (CNN) and Recurrent (RNN) frameworks to modern Transformers, Diffusion models, and AI agents. Beyond model architecture, we will also explore the relationship between AI and statistics: how AI can advance statistical analyses and research, and conversely how statistics can advance AI.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: Deb Nelson, nelsod6@uw.edu, 206-685-9323. Event Types: Workshops. Special Events.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – Friday, July 31, 2026, 2:30 PM.
For more info visit si.biostat.washington.edu.