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Stevie Oakes, a physical therapy student, dances in a tank top against a dark background in a black-and-white photo

In Performing Arts Medicine, ‘Physical Therapy Has to Meet the Art’

A student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Seattle program combines her passion for dance and science with a beautiful pas de deux.

Tufts PA students watch faculty demo on high fidelity mannequin.

Is Becoming a Physician Assistant Right for Me? What to Look for in a PA Program

Thinking about becoming a physician assistant (PA)? Learn what to look for in a PA program—from clinical training to faculty mentorship—and how to choose the right program for you.

Rebecca Perkins giving a presentation at the 2026 Converging on Cancer Symposium

Bridging Discovery and Care in Cancer Research

Converging on Cancer @Tufts symposium brings together researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to connect discovery with patient-centered care.

An illustration of an elderly man thinking about nutritious food

Their Parents Lived to 100. Does Their Diet Have Clues to Longevity?

Researchers analyzed decades of records to create one of the first comprehensive looks at the dietary habits of centenarian offspring.

Left to Right: Assistant Professors Majed Abbas, MD, and Cara Marshall, MD

Recognizing Innovations in Family Medicine

The Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians has recognized Cara Marshall, MD, for her innovative contributions to community-based primary care training.

A woman sits on a stool and has her scalp examined in a provider's office.

I’m Losing My Hair. What Should I Do?

Expert advice from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss and scalp disorders.

Ken Frazier, wearing a blue blazer, leans on a glass table looking forward

Ken Frazier to Deliver Commencement Address to the Class of 2026

The health care leader will speak at the May 17 ceremony; other honorees include an acclaimed musician and a pioneering scientist

What Makes the Tufts DPT Program Unique? A Faculty Perspective from Tufts DPT-Atlanta

In this faculty Q&A, the program’s Director of Admissions shares insights on hybrid learning, mentorship, and what makes the Tufts DPT experience unique.

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Breaking Down Silos to Advance Infection and Immunity Research

A two-day research convergence on the Boston and Grafton campuses brought industry leaders and Tufts researchers together for strategic discussions around infectious disease.