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Madison Beckner, DPT24

"The best thing is the sense of community in this program. The faculty are very supportive and are always there to help if needed. My fellow cohort members are all willing to help and guide each other too."
Dr. Komu (behind) pose for portrait on October 14, 1931

Tufts Alumna Was a Medical Pioneer in Hawaii

Nearly 100 years ago, Shizue Komu came to Tufts School of Medicine from her native Hawaii with a dream to become the first woman of Japanese descent to practice medicine with a degree there