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
"I knew when I was applying to med school that Tufts would be my first choice. My time here has proven me right: it’s a place that’s filled with brilliant, kind people, and they’ve inspired me to try to become the best version of a doctor"
The Young Physicians Initiative is one way Tufts University School of Medicine is building a more inclusive path to medicine and encouraging young people to consider medical careers
Four prospective physicians from Tufts University School of Medicine hope to make the most of time with their patients and forge more personal connections during their residencies