Medical College of Wisconsin Doctor of Public Health Faculty
Program faculty come from a variety of disciplines including public health, medicine, epidemiology, sociology, psychology, community engagement, and education. Students will be matched with a faculty advisor early in the process who will support and deepen an appreciation for a content area important to the student and the community.
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David Nelson, PhD
Professor
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John Meurer, MD, MBA
Professor of Community Health and General Pediatrics; Director of the Institute for Health & Equity
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Staci A. Young, PhD
Professor and Director, Center for Healthy Communities and Research; Co-Director, Qualitative Consultation Service Team
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Leslie Ruffalo, PhD
Advisor, Family Medicine Learning Community & Family Medicine Student Association; Course Director, Promoting Health in Underserved Communities & Continuous Professional Development; M3 Family Medicine Clerkship: Community Health Instructor
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Zeno Franco, PhD
Associate Professor
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Katherine G. Quinn, PhD
Associate Professor and Associate Director, CAIR
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Rachel Cusatis, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Jennifer Peterson
Clinical Research Coordinator II
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Courtney Barry, PsyD
Associate Professor
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Tarakee M. Jackson, DrPH, MPH
Assistant Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Engagement; Assistant Professor
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