PH Student Stories

Degree: Master of Public Health

Degrees: Doctor of Medicine and Master’s of Public Health

"Attending the Tufts MPH program has been one of my best decisions. Not only do I love the Tufts community and the offered courses, but living in Boston is an incredible experience."

"I just want to do my little bit to make this world a better and more equitable place for everyone, and an MPH is just the degree to help me do that."

"I love the synchronous work with peers, putting principles into perspective by applying them to real examples, learning from each others’ experiences, and supporting each other when the material—or life in general—gets tough."

Jared Shinabery, MPH14, discovered his niche at Tufts – and found a career at the intersection of communications and public health.

"There was a sense of collegiality, where everyone is treated as a peer. I’m still in contact with people from my program both friends and professors..."

The Presidential Award for Civic Life is the highest recognition for service, leadership, and civic engagement conferred by Tufts University. This year’s winners include four students from Tufts School of Medicine.

As an advocate for women and people of color, she looks forward to beginning her career—and eventually becoming a physician