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T.E.A.M. Milken

Milken Institute School of Public Health

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"Milken Institute School of Public Health officials are debuting an initiative this semester to help students succeed in classes and prepare for their future careers.

The school’s leaders are introducing the program – called T.E.A.M. Milken for its four main objectives to transition students to GW, engage them in programming, provide academic resources and pair them with mentors – to bolster “academic, professional and personal” success among undergraduates. The program will connect students with faculty and staff and hold skill workshops, public health school officials said."

The GW Hatchet, 2019
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Mission Statement:

T.E.A.M. Milken is designed to help all undergraduate majors and minors at the Milken Institute School of Public Health succeed personally, professionally, and academically. Our goal is to provide individualized support to students so you will thrive at GW and be prepared to launch your public health career.

Program Goals:

  1. Transition

    • Assist in students’ transition to GW’s undergraduate experience and enhance a sense of belonging among students.

  2. Engagement

    • Provide personal and professional growth opportunities for undergraduate students through individualized guidance, campus involvement, peer team-building, and professional development experiences.

  3. Academics

    • Assist students academically through interactive workshops, support services, and faculty and peer interactions.

  4. Mentorship

    • Connect students to faculty, staff, peers, and professionals who can provide guidance and growth opportunities. 

 

Program Staff 

Sara Wilensky, J.D., PhD

T.E.A.M. Milken Faculty Advisor

Dr. Wilensky is the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education at the Milken Institute School of Public Health.  Her work focuses on financing, access, and health care needs of the medically underserved, with an emphasis on issues relating to Medicaid.  Dr. Wilensky has taught in both the undergraduate and graduate public health programs and has co-authored a textbook, Essentials of Health Policy and Law, which is used at both levels of study.  

Dr. Wilensky strongly believes in the mission of T.E.A.M. Milken.  “We want all students to succeed and find a home in our school. Our diversity is our strength and T.E.A.M. Milken was created to help all students flourish at GW and in their public health career.”