Institutional Advancement & Philanthropy

General contributions assist with the development of education in Public Health at the masters and doctoral levels at Downstate Medical Center. They allow faculty and students to advance their commitment to public health and to the needs of the community and the borough. They support educational and public health activities at Downstate and within the community.

For those who desire a more lasting legacy, there are many possibilities.

• A conference room or classroom - an MPH conference room or classroom could be named in honor of someone for a minimum donation of $10,000 or more.
• A lectureship - a named lectureship for the MPH program could be established for an annual donation of $10,000 or more or a one-time endowment of $200,000.
• A full named scholarship - a named scholarship for MPH students could be established for a donation of at least $10,000 annually or a one-time endowment of $200,000.
• An endowed professorship - if you are interested in establishing an endowed professorship, please contact Institutional Advancement & Philanthropy directly.
• Naming the developing School of Public Health - if you are interested in naming the School of Public Health, please contact Institutional Advancement & Philanthropy directly.

SUNY Downstate has achieved a significant success with the accreditation of its MPH Program for a period of five years by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). However, much needs to be done in order to create a school of public health

In addition to offering a Master of Public Health degree, CEPH-accredited Schools of Public Health must offer doctoral level training in three different areas or tracks. This requires many new graduate courses and faculty.

It is a tremendous challenge but one that calls us to build the future, creating the first new college at SUNY Downstate in more than 30 years. It will take the combined effort of our dedicated faculty, staff, administration, donors, and students to make this vision a reality.

You can help by making a contribution to support the Master of Public Health Program by Giving Online.