Commencement 2026

Tufts University School of Medicine will celebrate our graduating students on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in two Commencement Ceremonies.

Stories Featuring Students from the Class of 2026

Group photo of the Maine Track Class of 2026 on Match Day

Maine Track Holds Match Day

Of the 37 fourth-year students in the Tufts University School of Medicine – MaineHealth Maine Track program, 12 will be spending their residencies in Maine.

Jasmine Walker, M26, attended a recent workshop for School of Medicine students at the Museum of Fine Arts.

The Art of Medicine

A workshop encourages future doctors to tap into their compassion and consider the human body through an emotional lens.

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Leighla Dergham, MPH/PA26

"The world requires a new generation of healthcare providers that have a unique, multidisciplinary perspective on disease etiology to yield greater compassion and better health outcomes, and I hope to be a part of that driving force as a PA."

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Aisha McMahon, DPT26

A current Tufts DPT student shares her journey, the challenges she's faced, and the advice she has for future students.

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Rico J. Gogo Diaz, DPT26

"As much as I would like to say I chose Tufts, it is rightfully just to say that Tufts chose me. I believe they recognized in me the very same values that align with theirs."

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Phil Lee, DPT26

"The academic curriculum, taught by dedicated faculty, has positively challenged me to grow both professionally and personally."

Rebecca Lufler

Addressing Inequities in Academic Medicine

In honor of Women in Medicine Month, Rebecca Lufler reflects on the ongoing challenges women face in academic medicine and her efforts to drive equity and leadership opportunities.