@unchpm

Department of Health Policy and Management at UNC Gillings We train the next generation of leaders in public health management, policy development, and research

 Chapel Hill, NC
sph.unc.edu/hpm
Joined November 2008
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The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) major in Health Policy and Management at UNC Gillings gives students a strong public health foundation, an in-depth understanding of the U.S. health system, and analytical, teamwork and management skills. sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-degrees-…
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During his practicum with the North Carolina Institute of Medicine, Casen Whitehead examined how task forces convene professionals and perspectives from across the state to support efforts to improve health and health care delivery for North Carolinians. sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-degrees-…
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When high school students in Tarboro kept asking whether physical activity could help with stress, Leah Frerichs listened—and helped shift the work toward the mental health priorities they identified. sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-degrees-… #UNCGillings #HealthPolicyAndManagement
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HPM alumna Ellie Duwel, a Health and Benefits Analyst at Mercer works with multiple clients throughout the year to help them manage and improve their employee health benefits offerings. Learn more about us: sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-degrees-…
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HPM alumnus Saif Khairat, PhD, MPH ’17, Carolina’s chief artificial intelligence officer and vice provost for AI helps shape the University’s AI strategy! Check out our website: sph.unc.edu/hpm/health-polic… #UNCGillings #UNC #HPMAlumni #AIForPublicGood #PublicHealth
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Meet Shoko Kashiwagi, her Gillings MHA experience broadened her view of the contributions she could make through consulting, while conversations with MPH classmates brought new perspectives on communities and equity. Read the full feature: sph.unc.edu/the-pivot-with-s…
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During her internship with MUSC Health Pee Dee Division, Trinity Stewart gained a close look at hospital operations and the decisions that shape care for patients, caregivers, and communities. Want to Learn More: sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-degrees-…
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Coffee in hand. Health policy on the mind. Happy International Coffee Day from UNC’s Department of Health Policy and Management! What’s your go-to coffee order, and who’s joining you for a coffee break? Tell us below! #InternationalCoffeeDay #UNCHPM #UNCGillings #PublicHealth
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A new study involving HPM faculty examined drone-supported delivery across 109 remote public-sector health facilities. The findings highlight how much happens before supplies reach a clinic. Read the full story: sph.unc.edu/sph-news/new-stu… #UNCGillings #HealthPolicyAndManagement
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Join UNC’s Department of Health Policy and Management on October 12 at noon ET via Zoom for a prospective student webinar about the Residential Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA). Join us via ZOOM at the link below: unc.zoom.us/j/91401325921 #UNCGillings #MHA #HPMatUNC
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Meet our 2026–2027 HPM BSPH Program Ambassadors! sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-degrees-… #UNCHPM #UNCGillings #BSPH #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy #StudentAmbassadors
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A new $4 million, six-year award from the National Cancer Institute will support researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill. Stephanie Wheeler, PhD, of the Department of Health Policy and Management, co-leads the research with Alison Brenner, PhD, MPH, and OHSU’s Melinda Davis, PhD, MCR.
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During his summer internship at Intermountain Primary Children’s, Caleb Smith gained a close view of how facility-level work connects with system-wide healthcare strategy across Intermountain Health’s 6-state footprint. #UNCHPM #HPMatUNC #UNCGillings #InternshipSpotlight
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The Triangle Health Economics Workshop (THEW) brings together health economists from across the region to discuss current research with invited speakers. Visit thew.web.unc.edu for more information. #UNCHPM #UNCGillings #HealthEconomics #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth
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Congratulations to Erin Kent, PhD, associate professor and associate chair for research in the Department of Health Policy and Management, on receiving a 2026 Innovation@Gillings micro grant for the Encompass app mobile version. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/innovat… #UNCGillings #UNCHPM
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Gabrielle Raquel Garza spent her summer as a Graduate Administrative Intern at Cleveland Clinic, where she examined how the health system’s pricing and quality outcomes compare with those of other leading organizations. Check out our website --> sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-degrees-…
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HPM student Erin Marie Dinlocker led an initiative to improve vendor coordination for specialized surgical supplies and equipment. Want to learn more about our programs, degrees, and certificates? --> sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-degrees-… #UNCHPM #HPMatUNC #UNCGillings #InternshipSpotlight
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During her internship at Vituity, HPM student Keron McCalla led work to scale the Clinical Education Team’s Joint Providership Program, a new business line offering accredited continuing medical education to external organizations. #UNCHPM #HPMatUNC #UNCGillings
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During her internship with UNC Health Cancer Services, HPM student Claire Geiger worked on projects designed to improve patient access to cancer care across the health system. #UNCHPM #HPMatUNC #UNCGillings #InternshipSpotlight
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We're thrilled to feature Whitney Fry (DrPH '16), an inspiring alumna whose work exemplifies the power of evidence-based approaches to creating positive change worldwide.
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