After considering how to achieve our collective teaching mission in this pandemic year, we have decided to offer only online and virtual instruction and learning for the first and second terms of the 2020-2021 academic year.
We are developing an IDARE strategy that will integrate with our "Power of Public Health" strategic plan. We will also begin to address in earnest eight priorities that were identified by the BSPH community as needed immediate attention.
The decision disregards the health and well-being of students. As a public health institution, we are committed to both educating the public health leaders the world needs and protecting their health.
We must fully engage in this and bring the lens of public health and health equity to the debate with a focus on what we can do to address the root causes of violence, including racism.
The profound impact of racism on life and death demands a full response from every part of our society, including—and especially—our field of public health.
When faced with new realities, we know you will rise to the challenge—both here at JHSPH and in the professional work you plan to pursue. The world needs you more than ever, and we will ensure you are set up for success.
Our epidemiologists, virologists, policy experts, and specialists in preparedness and health security are collaborating in efforts across all areas of the coronavirus response.
Baltimore is where we live, work, study, and care about our neighbors. We are proud to be a part of this community, and we are working every day to improve lives in this beautiful and diverse city, as well as around the world.
