PH Student Stories

Grace Legris, MPH24

Grace Legris, MPH24

“The field of public health is incredibly dynamic and Tufts offers a variety of courses that may be outside your comfort zone. I found that venturing into unfamiliar territory was invaluable.”
James Edward Patino, MPH24

James Edward Patino, MPH24

“Through a lens of social justice and cultural humility, I am committed to using my personal and professional experiences to advocate for policies and interventions that prioritize equitable access to healthcare, especially for minoritized communities.”
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Rosa Ximena Montes, MPH26

"The interdisciplinary nature of the Public Health program at Tufts was a key factor in my decision. The emphasis on prevention rather than solely treatment of health issues offered by the Population Health Promotion concentration resonated with me."
Tom Natan, MG23 poses for a portrait

Tom Natan, MPH23

"I entered here thinking that biostatistics was going to be it for me, because I really like data analysis and number crunching. I didn’t expect epidemiology classes to spark my interest as much as they did, but I really enjoyed them."
Carly Amon, M23, poses for a portrait

Carly Amon, M23/MPH23

"To me, working toward the master’s degree in public health has been a highlight of med school."