Public Health

As the world becomes increasingly urban, Tufts faculty examine inequities that drive chronic poverty, poor health, and discrimination

To increase racial justice, we must get involved in politics, build a better diplomatic corps, and foster a more diverse Tufts, alumni argue

To increase equity, we must address racism and boost diversity in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine, Tufts alumni and faculty say

Whether applying public health lessons or pivoting from nutrition or veterinary research, these students are using their skills to promote safety and awareness in communities

PA/MPH student Michelle Ngeouyang's ALE project gave her the chance to apply the skills and knowledge she learned in the classroom to a real-life problem.

MD/MPH student Mika Lindsley combined her interest in healthcare policy & management and clinical practice for an Applied Learning Experience at the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center.

For her ALE, MS/MPH student Sylvia Chen planned and implemented a quality improvement project for a community-focused program to help people quit smoking.

Omar Yaghi, MPH’17, was inspired to pursue an MPH after witnessing a near fatal accident at a hospital in Bahrain. Now he’s part of the Quality and Patient Safety team at Tufts Medical Center and investigates patient safety issues.

Nina Leifer, MPH’18, shares how her search for an Applied Learning Experience project led her to the field of emergency management and her first job.