Dr. Tao Kwan Gett

Professor

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Biography

Kwan-Gett serves as the State Health Officer for the Washington Department of Health, bringing extensive experience in primary care pediatrics, particularly with a focus on behavioral health and work with refugee communities both locally and globally. He has worked as a medical epidemiologist for Public Health Seattle & King County, where he led efforts in communicable disease prevention and control. Kwan-Gett has served as a faculty member at the University of Washington's School of Public Health, where he directed the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice (NWCPHP) for several years. In this capacity, he engaged in both teaching and research, training health professionals in cross-sector collaboration and health equity, particularly through NWCPHP’s Northwest Public Health-Primary Care Leadership Institute.

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.