Dr. Jeremy Hess

Professor

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Biography

Jeremy Hess, M.D., M.P.H., is a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Harborview Medical Center and a professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine as well as the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington (UW) School of Public Health. He is passionate about providing excellent care for critically ill and severely injured patients, particularly in the early stages of illness. He actively coordinates patient care within the extensive network of services offered by UW Medicine. His academic interests include health effects of climate change, and he serves as the director of the UW Center for Health and the Global Environment (CHanGE). Dr. Hess has contributed significantly to national and international climate assessments and is the lead author on several key reports related to climate change adaptation and health, including those for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). His ongoing research focuses on the health impacts of climate change and adaptation strategies within the health sector, seeking to advance public health practices that mitigate climate risks.

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
  • 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.