Dr. India Ornelas

Professor

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Biography

India J. Ornelas teaches as the MPH program Director for the MPH Core Curriculum. Her research focuses on understanding the social and cultural factors that influence health in Latino and American Indian communities. She collaborates with these communities to develop and test culturally relevant interventions in areas such as mental health, substance use, and cancer prevention.

Research Interests

Racial Ethnic Health Disparities Social Determinants of Health Latino Immigrant Populations American Indian Populations Health Promotion Interventions Community-Based Participatory Research Cancer Prevention Mental Health Substance Use Coronavirus

Experience

Professor, Health Systems

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaches and directs the MPH Core Curriculum.

Professor

— Present

Fred Hutch Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

Awards

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Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow

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Martin Luther King Award

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
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • 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.