Public Health Sciences Chair's Message

The Department of Public Health Sciences is well-positioned in the dynamic and supportive environment at Penn State College of Medicine and the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to foster discovery and growth in the areas of education, research, and practice. Our commitment to improving the health of the population is unparalleled in the region.

The Department of Public Health Sciences strives for excellence in the design, conduct, and analysis of population-based research, including clinical trials, observational studies, health services research, and regulatory and translational science.

Our work has impacted national clinical, regulatory, and public health decision-making.

Douglas Leslie, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Public Health Sciences
Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Penn State College of Medicine