Sara Wilensky, JD, PhD
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education
George Washington University
Dr. Wilensky focuses on financing, access and health care needs of the medically underserved, with an emphasis on issues relating to Medicaid. After completing her undergraduate work, Dr. Wilensky served as a fellow at Plan de Salud del Valle Community Health Center, located in rural Colorado, gaining first-hand insights into the needs of these populations. Subsequently, she pursued a law degree, clerked for a federal judge, and worked briefly at a law firm, before becoming a member of the GW health policy faculty in 2002.
Dr. Wilensky has taught in both the undergraduate and graduate public health programs and has co-authored a textbook, Essentials of Health Policy and Law, which is used at both levels study. Dr. Wilensky currently serves on two Department committees – Curriculum and Faculty and Staff Affairs -- and on the School's SPH Curriculum Committee, BSPH Curriculum Committee, and Undergraduate Planning and Practice Committee. She also participates in the GW committee for Undergraduate Deans and the Faculty Senate University and Urban Affairs Committee.
Dr. Wilensky is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education. In this role, she oversees programming and development for all of SPH's undergraduate offerings, including our majors, minors and dual degree programs. In addition, she works with partners across the university to improve the experience for SPH's undergraduate students.
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education
George Washington University
Dr. Wilensky focuses on financing, access and health care needs of the medically underserved, with an emphasis on issues relating to Medicaid. After completing her undergraduate work, Dr. Wilensky served as a fellow at Plan de Salud del Valle Community Health Center, located in rural Colorado, gaining first-hand insights into the needs of these populations. Subsequently, she pursued a law degree, clerked for a federal judge, and worked briefly at a law firm, before becoming a member of the GW health policy faculty in 2002.
Dr. Wilensky has taught in both the undergraduate and graduate public health programs and has co-authored a textbook, Essentials of Health Policy and Law, which is used at both levels study. Dr. Wilensky currently serves on two Department committees – Curriculum and Faculty and Staff Affairs -- and on the School's SPH Curriculum Committee, BSPH Curriculum Committee, and Undergraduate Planning and Practice Committee. She also participates in the GW committee for Undergraduate Deans and the Faculty Senate University and Urban Affairs Committee.
Dr. Wilensky is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education. In this role, she oversees programming and development for all of SPH's undergraduate offerings, including our majors, minors and dual degree programs. In addition, she works with partners across the university to improve the experience for SPH's undergraduate students.
