Program Overview

Introduction to Tufts University School of Medicine

The Tufts University School of Medicine offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in medicine, public health, and related fields. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for the challenges of the healthcare industry.

About the School of Medicine

The School of Medicine is part of Tufts University, a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a long history of excellence in medical education and research, and is known for its innovative approaches to healthcare and public health.

Departments and Offices

The School of Medicine is organized into several departments and offices, including:

• Academic Departments: The school has a range of academic departments, including medicine, public health, and physical therapy.
• Administrative Offices: The school has several administrative offices, including the Office of the Dean, the Office of Student Affairs, and the Office of Research.
• Faculty Affairs: The school has a faculty affairs office that provides support and resources for faculty members.
• Faculty Profiles: The school has a range of faculty members with expertise in various areas of medicine and public health.

Academics

The School of Medicine offers a range of academic programs, including:

• Medicine: The school offers a Doctor of Medicine (MD) program that provides students with a comprehensive education in medicine.
• Public Health: The school offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) program that provides students with a comprehensive education in public health.
• Physical Therapy: The school offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program that provides students with a comprehensive education in physical therapy.
• Physician Assistant: The school offers a Physician Assistant (PA) program that provides students with a comprehensive education in physician assistant studies.
• Special Master’s (MBS): The school offers a Special Master’s (MBS) program that provides students with a comprehensive education in biomedical sciences.

Program Overviews

• MD Program Overview: The MD program provides students with a comprehensive education in medicine, including coursework, clinical rotations, and research opportunities.
• MPH Program Overview: The MPH program provides students with a comprehensive education in public health, including coursework, practicum experiences, and research opportunities.
• DPT Program Overview: The DPT program provides students with a comprehensive education in physical therapy, including coursework, clinical rotations, and research opportunities.
• PA Program Overview: The PA program provides students with a comprehensive education in physician assistant studies, including coursework, clinical rotations, and research opportunities.
• MBS Program Overview: The MBS program provides students with a comprehensive education in biomedical sciences, including coursework, research opportunities, and practicum experiences.

Admissions and Financial Aid

The School of Medicine has a range of admissions and financial aid options available to students, including:

• Admission by Program: The school has different admission requirements for each program, including the MD, MPH, DPT, PA, and MBS programs.
• Tuition and Fees: The school has a range of tuition and fees for each program, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.
• Financial Aid: The school has a range of financial aid options available to students, including scholarships, grants, and loans.

Financial Aid Resources

• Office of Financial Aid: The school has an office of financial aid that provides support and resources for students.
• Financial Aid for Medical Students: The school has a range of financial aid options available to medical students, including scholarships, grants, and loans.
• Financing Your Graduate Education: The school has a range of resources available to help students finance their graduate education, including scholarships, grants, and loans.

Student Experience

The School of Medicine is committed to providing a comprehensive student experience that includes:

• Student Resources by Program: The school has a range of student resources available for each program, including academic support, career counseling, and mental health services.
• Academic and Student Support: The school has a range of academic and student support services available to students, including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health services.
• Wellness and Wellbeing: The school has a range of wellness and wellbeing resources available to students, including fitness classes, mental health services, and nutrition counseling.

Student Life

• Student Organizations: The school has a range of student organizations available to students, including clubs, groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Volunteering and Working: The school has a range of volunteering and working opportunities available to students, including research opportunities, clinical rotations, and internships.
• Mentoring and Learning Communities: The school has a range of mentoring and learning communities available to students, including peer mentoring, faculty mentoring, and learning communities.

Research

The School of Medicine is committed to advancing knowledge and improving healthcare through research, including:

• Research Areas: The school has a range of research areas, including clinical research, public health research, and basic and translational research.
• Research Labs and Centers: The school has a range of research labs and centers, including clinical research facilities, research centers, and core research facilities.
• Student Research: The school has a range of student research opportunities available to students, including research fellowships, research projects, and research presentations.

Research News and Recent Grants

• Research News: The school has a range of research news and updates available to students, including research breakthroughs, new grants, and research awards.
• Recent Grants: The school has a range of recent grants available to students, including research grants, training grants, and career development awards.

Local and Global Engagement

The School of Medicine is committed to local and global engagement, including:

• Community Service Learning: The school has a range of community service learning opportunities available to students, including volunteer opportunities, service learning projects, and community-based research.
• Pathway Programs: The school has a range of pathway programs available to students, including pipeline programs, bridge programs, and career development programs.
• Global Health Programs: The school has a range of global health programs available to students, including study abroad programs, global health research opportunities, and international rotations.

Global Health Focus

• Global Health Overview: The school has a range of global health programs and initiatives available to students, including global health research, global health education, and global health service.
• Summer Programs: The school has a range of summer programs available to students, including summer research programs, summer internships, and summer study abroad programs.
• Spring Programs: The school has a range of spring programs available to students, including spring research programs, spring internships, and spring study abroad programs.

Master of Public Health (MPH) Program

The MPH program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in public health, including:

• MPH Program Overview: The MPH program provides students with a comprehensive education in public health, including coursework, practicum experiences, and research opportunities.
• Global Health Focus: The school has a range of global health programs and initiatives available to students, including global health research, global health education, and global health service.
• Engaged Practice Experiences: The school has a range of engaged practice experiences available to students, including applied practice experiences, integrated learning experiences, and research projects.

Why Work Abroad?

• Immersion in Another Culture: The school has a range of opportunities for students to immerse themselves in another culture, including study abroad programs, international rotations, and global health research opportunities.
• Exposure to Different Health Systems: The school has a range of opportunities for students to expose themselves to different health systems, including international rotations, global health research opportunities, and study abroad programs.
• Application of Public Health Skills: The school has a range of opportunities for students to apply their public health skills in a global context, including global health research opportunities, international rotations, and study abroad programs.

Requirements for Doing an APE or ILE Abroad

• Successfully Complete Global Health Coursework: The school requires students to successfully complete global health coursework, including PH 247: Global Health Priorities and Approaches or PH 248: Introduction to Global Health Development.
• Attend Global Health Focus Workshops: The school requires students to attend global health focus workshops, including two workshops on global health topics.
• Approval by Tufts Global Health Selection Committee: The school requires students to receive approval from the Tufts Global Health selection committee, including a review of their application and proposal.