DrPH2022Appleofmyeye

For anyone that applied to the DrPH program at Columbia, or for anyone who is reading this- I found out last Friday that the school actually decided to not accept anyone for the DrPH program this year. This is after interviewing and being told that my application was at the top of the batch, amongst other good things. Maybe I was too naive to think that I really had a good shot because I was really hopeful and started envisioning what I would do once I started. I was completely at lost for a couple of days and in utter shock. Why would they interview applicants and then decide to shut down the program?? Apparently, it was due to the unionization of some departments and funding. Anyways, happy for those who got in this year to their program of choice! I am still pretty upset about it, but I guess there is nothing I can do about it now. I also wonder if this has happened to any other users? for different schools?

Has anyone heard back from Columbia DrPH?

Hi! I would also prepare to talk about you can provide for the school, (why should they invest in you) in addition to why you think you would be a great fit for the program

Hello, is this for the PhD or DrPH track?

Hoping you will get an interview soon also!!

Yep!

Congrats to you as well! I applied for the DrPH in Epi program. How about you? It's been pretty nerve wrecking to be honest, but I think the interview went well. Not expecting an acceptance though since they also mentioned that they had SO many competitive applicants this year. Oh well, we shall see! Best of luck to you.

No, unfortunately, I am not sure about the PhD track. Sorry!

Hi everyone! Just interviewed with Columbia's DrPH yesterday and wanted to note that they said decisions will be made by the end of February, early March. Wishing everyone the best of luck ❤️