MD Student Stories

Michael Zarra, M25, honored with Tufts Presidential Award for Civic Life for his leadership in policy, research, and community engagement.

"My time at Tufts University School of Medicine, especially in the Maine Track and as a Sam W. Ho Health Justice Scholar, has been foundational in shaping me as a physician and advocate for Native American health equity."

“While my MD training taught me how to diagnose and treat illness, my MPH equipped me to understand and challenge the systems that perpetuate disparities.”

"What made Tufts exceptional was the culture of mentorship and teaching that permeated the clinical environment. It is because of their mentorship that I feel prepared to continue my training in neurosurgery.”

Presidential Award honoree Melissa Calica, M25, is recognized for her wide-ranging civic engagement and steady leadership.

“The MBS program was the perfect bridge for me, providing not only academic preparation but also the confidence I needed to pursue my dream of becoming a physician.”

Celebration at Tufts University School of Medicine on Match Day as future doctors are paired with residency programs around the country.

The compassionate care JuliaKay Fiori received as a child shaped her approach to medicine. Now in the Maine Track Program, she hopes to bring that same empathy to her future patients.

Madison Jandreau, a Tufts medical student who spent her summer studying health care transportation in northern Maine, went above and beyond for a patient.