Cornell University is a private Ivy League land-grant research university based in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, Cornell is a co-educational, non-sectarian institution that has not restricted admission by religion or race since its founding. The student body for the fall 2022 semester consisted of more than 15,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students from all 50 American states and 130 countries.
Cornell University's Department of Population Health Sciences, primarily based at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, is a leading center focused on understanding and improving the health of communities and populations. The department moves beyond individual patient care to explore the complex interplay of social, economic, environmental, and biological factors shaping health outcomes. It serves as a dynamic hub for data-driven research, innovative technology, and comprehensive graduate education, offering Master's and PhD programs. Faculty and students conduct rigorous, collaborative investigations across areas like healthcare policy, data analytics, epidemiology, and health disparities. Through interdisciplinary partnerships and deep community engagement, the department generates evidence and develops solutions to enhance healthcare delivery and promote health equity for diverse populations.
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