Public Health

“The field of public health is incredibly dynamic and Tufts offers a variety of courses that may be outside your comfort zone. I found that venturing into unfamiliar territory was invaluable.”

"I hope to use my clinical skills to keep my animal patients healthy and my public health skills to educate owners on disease prevalence and prevention."

Congratulations to this year's outstanding graduates!

"The interdisciplinary nature of the Public Health program at Tufts was a key factor in my decision. The emphasis on prevention rather than solely treatment of health issues offered by the Population Health Promotion concentration resonated with me."

Unlocking opportunities in public health: How Tufts MPH empowers versatile careers in diverse public health facets

Integrating a social justice lens into education and practice.

Study by Tufts University researchers of U.S. metropolitan areas over 40 years shows strong links between residential segregation and disparities in early death rates from common causes

Tufts University School of Medicine teams and collaborators are running multiple projects that seek to reduce overdoses and the spread of infections, such as HIV and hepatitis C, in people who use drugs

"I am fascinated by the way we deliver, or fail to deliver, health care in this country. I’ve been particularly committed to figuring out how to make the system work better for our most vulnerable citizens."