The Program in Health Equity and Population Health, based in the University of Maryland School of Medicine's (UMSOM) Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH), combines research, education, and service to advance health equity by addressing the critical health issues often influenced by the social determinants of health.
The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
One of the largest departments in the SOM, the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health is uniquely qualified to house the Program in Health Equity and Population Health. Focused on population health, EPH faculty educate health professionals about issues related to health disparities, engage in multidisciplinary research, and promote quality clinical care for diverse populations.
The department administers a Master of Public Health program, which offers concentrations in Community and Population Health and Global Health, two critically important components of health disparities education and research. It also sponsors a Grand Rounds series in health disparities and population health, and the Renee Royak-Schaler Annual Lecture in Health Equity, which brings the best scholars and policy makers in the country to the university to present their work on pressing issues in population health and health disparities.
The department trains public health experts; conducts population-based, clinical, and translational research; and investigates the causes and consequences of diseases. It translates the results of interdisciplinary studies into clinical practice and community-based interventions to prevent disease and improve public health. The department serves as a resource for methodological expertise to the University of Maryland community, which includes expertise in study design, informatics, biostatistics and clinical trials. The department has been ranked in the top five nationally in Public Health and Preventive Medicine among public Schools of Medicine by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.
New Opportunity: Participatory Research Training Scholarships
We are pleased to announce a call for applications for 10 scholarships to support students and junior researchers in attending participatory research trainings led by Dr. Kim Ozano this summer.
These online trainings focus on practical skills in participatory methods, including power, reflexivity, and co-produced research design.
The full call for applications is here, including training dates and application details.
HEPH Call for Applications CBPR Scholarship.pdf
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Here is the information on the upcoming trainings:
Dr Kim Ozano, a member of ICPHR from The Stop, Collaborate and Listen Agency, is delivering a series of practical short courses designed to strengthen skills in participatory approaches, reflexivity, and understanding power in research and evaluation. The following dates and times are UK time zone.
Power, Positionality and Reflexivity in Research (1-session course)
26th August
A practical one-day course exploring how power and positionality shape research, with tools to strengthen reflexive practice.
Designing and Delivering Participatory Research and Evaluation (2-session course)
4th and 11th August
A two-session course focused on designing participatory and co-produced approaches, from partnerships through to methods and dissemination.
Participatory Power Analysis in Research and Evaluation: How to sessions (2-session course)
24th June and 1st July
Two short sessions exploring how power shapes participation and outcomes, using practical and creative approaches to analysis.
You can find full details and booking links here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-stop-collaborate-and-listen-agency-scl-95123887543