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2025 Tufts Springboard Research & Scholarship Awards

Congratulations to the individuals and teams from the School of Medicine who were selected for awards.

Jainith Patel, M27, Recognized with 2026 ACTS Outstanding Trainee: Predoctoral Scholar Award

Tufts MD student and Clinical & Translational Science trainee honored for advancing research that informs patient care.

Naomi Arnold, E26, waving and running up to Tufts Marathon Team Coach Don Megerle at mile nine on the Boston Marathon route

Jumbos on the Run

15 runners competed for the Tufts Marathon Team at the 2026 Boston Marathon.

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.

A centenarian woman and her adult daughter

Their Parents Lived to 100. Do Their Diets Have Clues to Longevity?

Researchers have created 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.