This two-year program, with classes scheduled on weekends and taught on the UCLA campus by the Fielding School of Public Health’s world-renowned faculty and public health practitioners, is tailored to professionals from diverse backgrounds looking to gain new skills, obtain leadership positions in their organizations, or change their professional focus.

EMPH graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to master the challenges of our changing healthcare environment.

EMPH GRADS IN NURSING

“My educational journey has broadened my horizons, leading me to discover a variety of disciplines beyond patient care. Because of the EMPH Program, I am well-prepared to navigate the complexities of healthcare delivery, driving positive changes in patient experiences and promoting better outcomes.” 

“Personally, I can’t speak highly enough about the program and its impact on my career in nursing leadership. It’s been truly transformative.“ 

“My career has drastically changed because of this degree. The EMPH Program is the MBA for healthcare. Professionally, I have never been in a better role in my life. I love my job so much.“ 

UCLA EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH FAST FACTS

MEET YOUR FUTURE PROFESSORS

Dhruv Khurana, PhD currently works as Senior Economist-Statistician at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine’s Integrated Substance Abuse Programs within the Division of Addiction Psychiatry. His work there primarily focuses on evaluating the causal impact of the California 1115/DMC-ODS waiver that expanded access to treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries with SUD. Additionally, he works on evaluating the impact of Proposition 64, which legalized the use of recreational marijuana in CA. 

An epidemiologist with expertise in neglected tropical diseases and infectious diseases of poverty, Dr. Shira Shafir holds an MPH in infectious diseases from UC Berkeley and a PhD in Epidemiology and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Global Health from CHS at UCLA. She brings a unique perspective to her work in strategy and impact from her time in the private sector as the former Vice President of Giving, Social Innovation and Impact at TOMS Shoes, an industry leader in social business, where she designed, implemented and evaluated their global impact strategy.

Jonathan Freedman works with plans, providers, associations, and governmental and non-governmental entities in the areas of public health, safety net health care, and public policy. His work focuses on strategic planning, public health improvement and transformation, and the health care safety net. He is regularly sought after for complex strategic and operational planning situations. Jonathan’s management and leadership experience includes more than 25 years with the County of Los Angeles, including Chief Deputy Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH).