Dr. Howard Greenwald

Professor

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Biography

Howard P. Greenwald is a medical sociologist and social epidemiologist with expertise in survival studies and health services research, focusing on evaluating outcomes from social interventions. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate-level courses in research methods, public policy, public health, program evaluation, and the organization and delivery of health services. His research addresses socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in long-term cancer survival and the physical and emotional functioning of long-term cancer survivors, including studies on work disability and sexual function in older adults and cervical cancer survivors. Greenwald's research program evaluation emphasizes interventions aimed at promoting health and preventing disease through improved nutrition and community empowerment, with a particular focus on the Latino community in California. He has significant experience managing research projects and academic programs, including visioning, planning, and fiscal management, while also leading and coordinating interdisciplinary teams in writing scientific publications.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.