Admitted Student Days | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health

Registration is open for Admitted Student Events. Please view the agendas below. Admitted students can register for the events through their applicant portal.

March 8, 2024 On-Campus Admitted Student Day ( On-Campus in Baltimore)
March 15, 2024 Virtual Admitted Student Day (Online)
April 5, 2024 Brunch with the Dean & Bloomberg Tours (On-Campus in Baltimore)

On-Campus Admitted Student Day 2024 Agenda

March 8, 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to Baltimore for the day! Enjoy the chance to connect with faculty, current students, and fellow admitted students. Experience the Bloomberg School for the day and get your questions answered to learn more about the experience you'll have here.

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.	Registration Location: Monument St. Entrance
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.	Welcome Breakfast Location: Feinstone Hall
9a.m.- 9:10 a.m.	Welcome Michael Ward, MEd Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Location: Sommer Hall
9:10 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.	Dean’s Welcome and Introduction to the School David Dowdy, MD, PhD '08, ScM '02 Vice Dean of Education Professor, Department of Epidemiology Location: Sommer Hall
9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.	BSPH Student Feature Hear from our students about their story and their decision to attend the Bloomberg School. Location: Sommer Hall
9:50 a.m. – 10 a.m.	Break
10 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	Bloomberg Seminar Series Choose from a selection of seminars by our faculty on important public health. Get a chance to see what a lecture is like at BSPH! Option 1 – Risk Assessment and Decision Making During Public Health Emergencies Crystal Watson, DrPH ’17, MPH ’09 Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Health and Engineering Location: Feinstone Hall Option 2 –The overdose epidemic: A cautionary and enduring tale of inequity in the U.S. and the role of evidence Susan Sherman, PhD’00, MPH Bloomberg Professor of American Health, Department of Health, Behavior and Society Location: Sommer Hall Option 3 - When Passion Meets Purpose: My Journey to Becoming an Adolescent Health Researcher Terri Powell, PhD Associate Professor & Vice Chair for Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism and Equity Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health Location: Sheldon Hall
11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.	SOURCE & Introduction to Baltimore Learn about the work of SOURCE, how to get involved and more about being part of the Baltimore community. Location: Sommer Hall
11:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.	Living in Baltimore Panel discussion presented by current students; moderated by SOURCE Location: Sommer Hall
11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.	Lunch Pick up
12:30-2 p.m. (end times may vary)	Department/Program Sessions **(length of session will vary per department)*** Meet with faculty, staff, and students in your department/program. Locations will be added closer to event Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biostatistics Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program Environmental Health and Engineering Epidemiology Health, Behavior and Society Health Policy and Management International Health Master of Applied Science (MAS) Master of Arts in Public Health Biology (MAPHB) Master of Bioethics (MBE) Master of Public Health (MPH) Program Mental Health Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Population, Family and Reproductive Health
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.	BSPH Building Tours Location: Gallery (near Monument St. Entrance) If AFTER visiting your department, you would like to attend a Building Tour, please feel free to stop by the Gallery! Tour guides will consist of Admissions Services Representatives and Student Ambassadors. Building Tours will be available every 30 minutes, starting at 2:00pm and ending with the last tour at 4:00pm. For those who are unable to attend one of the scheduled tours, please find a Personal Walking Tour handout in your packet for your convenience.
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.	Information Fair Location: Gallery (area in front of Wall of Wonder) Visit with office representatives from Student Life Career Services Student Disability Support SOURCE (the community engagement and service-learning center) Financial Aid Global Health NOW Health Promotions & Well-Being Office of Public Health Practice and Training Student Assembly JHMI Housing Welch Library Baltimore Collegetown Alumni Relations Admissions Services
2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	IDARE Information Session for Students An opportunity to learn more about IDARE resources and hear from current students about their experiences at the School. Location: Sommer Hall (E2014)
2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	IDARE Reception Join us & connect with faculty, staff and students who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) at the School. All are welcome. Location: Anna Batejer (W1030)
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Admitted Student Reception Before you leave for the day, we invite you to join us for a reception in your honor! Light refreshments, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be served as well as the opportunity to meet & mingle with other admitted students, deans, faculty and staff. Hold on to your visitor badge as that is your ticket to the event! Location: Feinstone Hall

Virtual Admitted Student Day 2024 Agenda

March 15, 2024

Admitted students from all degree programs are invited to hear from deans of the School, participate in discussions on current public health issues led by Bloomberg faculty, and meet with current students, faculty, and staff in their departments/programs. Please note the end time of the event will vary based on the duration of the department/program breakout sessions.

9 a.m.- 9:20 a.m.	Dean’s Welcome and Introduction to the School Ellen J. MacKenzie, PhD ’79, ScM ’75 Dean, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
9:20 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.	Welcome Michael Ward, MEd Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.	BSPH Student Feature Hear from our students about their story and their decision to attend the Bloomberg School.
9:50 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	“Public Health On Call” Live Special for Admitted Students. Hear live interviews on important public health topics. Topic #1 – An Office Dedicated To Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Host – Joshua Sharfstein, MD, Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement, Co-host of Public Health On Call Guest –Tiara Willie, PhD, MA, Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health, Department of Mental Health Topic #2 - What Public Health Can Learn from Indigenous People Host – Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, Director of Content Strategy and Producer of Public Health On Call Guest – Donald Warne, MD, MPH, Co-Director of the Center for Indigenous Health Topic #3 – From Evidence to Action, Taking on Today’s Toughest Challenges Host – Shelley Hearne, DrPH Professor of the Practice and Director, Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy Guest – Shannon Frattaroli, PhD '99, MPH '94 Professor, Health Policy & Management Director, Center for Injury Research and Policy Core Faculty, Center for Gun Violence Solutions
11 a.m.	Department/Program Sessions **(length of session will vary per department)*** Meet with faculty, staff, and students in your department/program. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biostatistics Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program Environmental Health and Engineering Epidemiology Health, Behavior and Society Health Policy and Management - MHA -MHS in Health Economics and Outcomes Research -MSPH in Health Policy International Health Master of Applied Science (MAS) Master of Arts in Public Health Biology (MAPHB) Master of Bioethics (MBE) Master of Public Health (MPH) Program Mental Health Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Population, Family and Reproductive Health
12 p.m.	IDARE Information Session for Students An opportunity to learn more about the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism and Equity (IDARE) resources and hear from current students about their experiences at the School.

Brunch & Building Tours 2024 Agenda

April 5, 2024

Enjoy a brunch reception with welcome from Dean MacKenzie followed by tours of the School.

9 a.m. -10 a.m.	Registration Location: Monument St. Entrance
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Welcome Brunch Mingle with fellow admitted students and leadership from the Bloomberg School. Welcome remarks by Dean MacKenzie at 10 a.m. Location: Feinstone Hall
11 a.m.- 12 p.m.	BSPH Building Tours Tour guides will consist of Admissions Services Representatives and Student Ambassadors Location: Galley ( Near Monument St. Entrance)
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.	IDARE Welcome Session An opportunity to learn more about IDARE resources and hear from current students about their experiences at the School. Location: Feinstone Hall
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.	Department Meetings Departments and programs will offer sessions at this time. Departments/programs will follow up directly with students about these opportunities. Location: Will vary
2 p.m. -3 p.m.	BSPH Building Tours Tour guides will consist of Admissions Services Representatives and Student Ambassadors Location: Galley ( Near Monument St. Entrance)
2 p.m. -3 p.m.	Information Fair Visit with representatives from student services offices to learn more about the School. Location: Gallery (area in front of Wall of Wonder)
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	*Screening of The Invisible Shield-* PBS Documentary anchored by interviews with impressive frontline leaders and global experts, including those from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and other leading public health authorities and institutions, The Invisible Shield documents the field’s dedication and commitment in times of crisis, as well as the preparations needed for future health challenges. Location: Sheldon Hall