Program Overview

Introduction to the MD/MA in International Relations Program

The MD/MA in International Relations program is a combined degree program offered by Tufts University School of Medicine and The Fletcher School. This program is designed to produce well-rounded physicians who understand the principles of international law, politics, economics, and business.

Program Overview

The program bridges the fields of international relations and medicine, providing students with clinical training and an international diplomacy, language, and business perspective. The goal of the program is to equip physicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to address global health problems and strive for a future in which clinicians, researchers, and diplomats focus on public health and its link to environmental conservation, democratic participation, economic stability, and gender equity.

Program Details

• The program is designed for students who have a wide range of international work experience and backgrounds in areas such as maternal health, disability support, and humanitarian agency programs.
• Students in the program strive to practice medicine, formulate policy, and collaborate with researchers, physicians, and diplomats on an international stage.
• The program emphasizes the synergy between peace and justice and clinical medicine, recognizing that economic, political, and social factors profoundly affect the health of populations throughout the world.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the combined MD/Fletcher School MA program can pursue jobs in organizations such as:

• The World Health Organization (WHO)
• The Ford Foundation
• The UN
• USAID
• The U.S. Foreign Service
• The World Bank
• International companies such as ARAMCO or IBM
• With their combined experience in medicine and international diplomacy, graduates can work closely with other health professionals, diplomats, government officials, politicians, legislators, nonprofit managers, and business people who can influence and implement health-related programs worldwide.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the combined degree programs must submit both The Fletcher School MA Application and apply to the School of Medicine, which involves submitting an MD/MA combined degree program application as part of the TUSM Secondary Application. Information regarding the MA in International Relations can be found on The Fletcher School website.

Conclusion

The MD/MA in International Relations program is a unique and innovative program that combines the fields of medicine and international relations. The program is designed to produce well-rounded physicians who are equipped to address global health problems and strive for a future in which clinicians, researchers, and diplomats focus on public health and its link to environmental conservation, democratic participation, economic stability, and gender equity.