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Department of Sociomedical Sciences

Sociomedical Sciences is distinguished by its focus on the social determinants of disease and health. The discipline examines the correlation between epidemiological trends and structural inequities - including discrimination, stigma, and poverty - to expose the fundamental social causes of public health events.

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Message from the Chair

Context matters.
That is the heart of a Sociomedical Sciences approach to public health.

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Research Centers

From history to sexuality to social inequalities, our six research centers examine critical factors that impact health.

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