Mathias Scully, M25
A Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and MD student at Tufts shares what Veterans Day means to him.
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Miki Calderon, M24
A Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and MD student at Tufts shares what Veterans Day means to her.
From the Military to Medicine—A Natural Pathway for Physician Assistants
Two students in Tufts’ Physician Assistant program at the School of Medicine discuss their time in the service and how it connects to their current training
Amani Al Sheikh Aleais, PA24
"Tufts PA program is an evolving, collaborative, and diverse program that prioritizes student well-being, training, and overall success."
Phoebe Ryan, PA25
"You will receive an excellent education and create positive relationships that will last much longer than your 25 months at Tufts."
Kush Patel, PA24
"I think my proudest personal accomplishment at Tufts has been when my patients look me in the eye, shake my hand, and thank me for helping them."
Mariella Medina, PA/MPH25
"My personal and professional interests center on addressing systemic issues within healthcare and championing compassionate medicine—values that align with the Tufts PA curriculum."
Maya Weintraub, PA24
"What I love most about the program is the wealth of resources Tufts provides its students. We have access to a state-of-the-art simulation center for practicing our procedural skills and physical exams."
Alaina Cousineau, PA25
"This program makes clear that collaboration is essential to being successful in this program, which will truly make us all better members of our future medical teams!"