Dr. Lainie Rutkow

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lainie Rutkow is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University with appointments in both the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her academic focus lies in the intersection of law and public health, emphasizing the use of legislation, regulation, and litigation to enhance public health outcomes. A trained public health lawyer and researcher, Dr. Rutkow employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods, concentrating on topics such as emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention, and food policy. Additionally, she explores the interplay of politics and public health, and is actively involved in community and academic partnerships to improve public health practices. As the co-director of the Center for Law and Public's Health and the MPH/JD program, Dr. Rutkow contributes to numerous research centers within the Johns Hopkins institution. Her dedication to public health has been recognized through various accolades, and she has substantial past experience working in legal roles that intersect with health law.

Research Interests

Awards

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Lipitz Public Health Policy Faculty Award

2016-01-01
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Advising, Mentoring, Teaching Recognition Award

2012-01-01
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Advising, Mentoring, Teaching Recognition Award

2011-01-01
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Student Assembly Recognition Award

2009-01-01
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Health Policy Management Recognition Award

2008-01-01
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Abell Award Urban Policy

2007-01-01
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Sommer Scholar

2005-01-01

Courses

Graduate Seminar Health Public Policy Public Health Law Graduate Seminar Injury Research Policy Public Health Agencies: Law, Policy Practice

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.