Stories

"As someone who didn’t major in a science in college, these classes exposed me to so much I didn’t know. After taking them, I feel much more prepared to tackle them in dental school. Something else that stood out was the emphasis of collaboration."

"After completing my didactic year in MBS, I am proudest that I have been able to balance challenging graduate-level biomedical coursework with active involvement in my community."

"It renewed confidence in myself and my passion for medicine. My undergrad experience left me questioning if I was cut out for medicine—but the MBS program showed me that I could do it and do it well. It was completely life changing."

A former participant of the Teachers and High School Students Program is now a student instructor in the program

"It was clear that the program was designed to prepare students for the future rigors of an undergraduate dental program and place them in a position to succeed."

"Not only do I feel prepared and am self-confident in my ability to succeed, but I also gained so much more through this degree."

"I am interested in helping improve healthcare for people who have been systematically excluded or marginalized by the health system."

“I think that civic engagement really is the base of it all”: Dr. Adam Normandin’s work with patients experiencing homelessness comes full circle.

"You should realize that when you come to Tufts, you're joining a family of successful, intriguing, and like-minded individuals that want to see you excel in life."