Dr. Resham Patel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Resham Patel is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. With over 15 years of experience as a public health professional, Resham specializes in sustainable communities, climate change, community-engaged research, and environmental health. As the Director of Practitioner Engagement at the UW Center for Disaster Resilient Communities (CDRC), she leads efforts to advance disaster research and climate resilience. Resham's expertise extends to health equity and disaster preparedness, previously working with Public Health – Seattle & King County to evaluate COVID-19 response efforts. She is currently a doctoral candidate at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, holds a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University, and is a graduate of the Center for Health Security's Emerging Leaders Biosecurity Fellowship. Resham actively mentors new Master's students and engages in various research projects aimed at enhancing public health preparedness and response to climate-related disasters.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Responsible for teaching and mentoring students in public health courses, focusing on disaster resilience and climate change.

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.