Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) Global Health Programs
TUSM Commitment to Global Health
Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) views global health education as an important component of its educational mission. Tufts faculty and graduates are engaged in collaborations in research, education, and training with colleagues in several countries around the world and serve as advisors and mentors for students planning global health experiences. Participation in field experiences is a key component of our approach to global health education. Together with our international partners, we prepare our graduates to be part of a growing number of health professionals equipped with the skills needed for clinical, research, and public health careers with an increasing global health dimension.
Opportunities for Student Global Health Experiences
All students are invited to apply for a global health experience during their time at TUSM. Opportunities for short-term programs are available to MD, MPH, MD/MPH, MD/PhD, MS/MPH, BA/MPH, DVM/MPH, PA/MPH and other dual degree/MPH students.
TUSM offers opportunities for:
- Rising 2nd year MD students to gain exposure to global health in international settings through clinical observerships, community outreach, or research projects during the Summer between years one and two.
- MPH, Rising 2nd year MD/MPH, or other MPH/dual degree students engaged in the MPH Applied Practice Experience (APE) or Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) during the Summer.
- Dr. Maple Goh is the overall global health liaison for MPH or MPH/dual degree students and can connect students interested in global health with appropriate Tufts faculty advisors and advise them through the global health application process. Dr. Maple Goh is also the APE instructor for MD/MPH students. Dr. Jeffrey Griffiths is the ILE instructor for MD/MPH students. Dr. Meera Gatlin is the APE instructor for DVM/MPH students. Dr. Jonathon Gass is the ILE instructor for DVM/MPH students. For all MPH and other MPH/ dual degree students, their STEP instructors are their APE or ILE advisors. All MPH and other MPH/dual degree students should discuss specific project details with their preceptors at the international site and their APE/ILE instructors.
- Dr. Maple Goh is the overall global health liaison for MPH or MPH/dual degree students and can connect students interested in global health with appropriate Tufts faculty advisors and advise them through the global health application process. Dr. Maple Goh is also the APE instructor for MD/MPH students. Dr. Jeffrey Griffiths is the ILE instructor for MD/MPH students. Dr. Meera Gatlin is the APE instructor for DVM/MPH students. Dr. Jonathon Gass is the ILE instructor for DVM/MPH students. For all MPH and other MPH/ dual degree students, their STEP instructors are their APE or ILE advisors. All MPH and other MPH/dual degree students should discuss specific project details with their preceptors at the international site and their APE/ILE instructors.
- 4th-year MD, MD/MPH, or MD/PhD students who would like to complete a clinical elective abroad during the Spring semester.
For students who want to conduct research or project-based work in a global setting, please keep in mind that such engagements require at least a few months of advanced planning and discussions with in-country colleagues and mentors to ensure that your work aligns with needs in these settings in a manner that may benefit local service delivery or populations.