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Join us in recognizing the recipients of Class of 2025 Senior Awards.

Michael Zarra, M25, honored with Tufts Presidential Award for Civic Life for his leadership in policy, research, and community engagement.

"What made Tufts exceptional was the culture of mentorship and teaching that permeated the clinical environment. It is because of their mentorship that I feel prepared to continue my training in neurosurgery.”

“While my MD training taught me how to diagnose and treat illness, my MPH equipped me to understand and challenge the systems that perpetuate disparities.”

"My time at Tufts University School of Medicine, especially in the Maine Track and as a Sam W. Ho Health Justice Scholar, has been foundational in shaping me as a physician and advocate for Native American health equity."

Presidential Award honoree Melissa Calica, M25, is recognized for her wide-ranging civic engagement and steady leadership.

The M25 Class will be the 13th to graduate from the MaineHealth Maine Medical Center – Tufts University School of Medicine program.

“The MBS program was the perfect bridge for me, providing not only academic preparation but also the confidence I needed to pursue my dream of becoming a physician.”