2025 School Commencement Ceremonies
On May 18, TUSM and GSBS honored 540 graduates of their doctoral and graduate programs.
Commencement 2025
Tufts University School of Medicine will celebrate our graduating students on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in two Commencement Ceremonies.
Showcasing our Graduates
As we prepare to honor these exceptional individuals, we're thrilled to present a series of profiles highlighting graduating students from diverse degree programs. Each profile offers a glimpse into the unique journeys and inspiring experiences of these soon-to-be graduates.
Brandon Boyd, DPT25
“This path isn’t just about a title or a degree—it’s about purpose, representation, and building something that lasts beyond me.”
Hannah Slattery, M25
"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."
Leonardo McCormick, DPT24
"The beauty of physical therapy is that no matter which path you choose—outpatient, inpatient, research, or specialty care—there’s something deeply rewarding on the other side."
Janet Wangoe, MBS25
“I will always be grateful for this experience and recognize it as the bridge that moved me from dreaming of being a doctor to taking the first step to make that a reality.”
Jules Bertaut, MPH25
“During my MPH program, I learned many useful and marketable skills, particularly statistical analysis, qualitative analysis, and GIS skills.”
Madeline Valverde, M25
“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.”
Matthew Kanter, M25
"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.”
Phoebe Ryan, PA25
“Tufts PA program was simultaneously two of the most challenging and most rewarding years of my life.”
Jace Clinkenbeard, DPT24
“Don’t be afraid to fully immerse yourself in the experience! Being part of a Tufts DPT cohort is unique, challenging, and fun.”
Stories Featuring Students from the Class of 2025
2025 MD Program Senior Awards
Join us in recognizing the recipients of Class of 2025 Senior Awards.
A Day in the Life at Tufts University School of Medicine
In this photo essay, students in the MD program gave us an inside look at what a typical day might entail.
Today’s Leaders Must Dream Big, Be Prepared, Act Responsibly
Educator and mathematician Freeman A. Hrabowski III urges the Class of 2025 to roll up their sleeves and get ready to change the world.
Scenes from the 2025 School Commencement Ceremonies
Schools across Tufts presented degrees to 3,640 graduates during individual ceremonies throughout the afternoon.
2025 Commencement Weekend in Pictures
Photos from the all-University Commencement Ceremony, Baccalaureate Service, and Illumination Ceremony.
Maine Track Celebration Honors Class of 2025
The M25 Class will be the 13th to graduate from the MaineHealth Maine Medical Center – Tufts University School of Medicine program.
2025 Graduate Programs Commencement Awards
Recognizing Academic Excellence, Professional Leadership, and Service to the Community.
Maine Track Celebrates Match Day 2025
Fourth year Maine Track MD students celebrated Match Day in Portland, ME with friends and family.
Match Made: Fourth-Year Medical Students Learn Their Next Steps
Celebration at Tufts University School of Medicine on Match Day as future doctors are paired with residency programs around the country.
Advocating for Equity at Every Level
Michael Zarra, M25, honored with Tufts Presidential Award for Civic Life for his leadership in policy, research, and community engagement.
Showing Up, Leaning In, and Leading with Heart
Presidential Award honoree Melissa Calica, M25, is recognized for her wide-ranging civic engagement and steady leadership.
The Home Visit
A meaningful experience for student doctors and an effective mechanism of healthcare delivery.
From Refugee to Doctor: The Power of Mentorship in Medical Education
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.
Changing Health Care One Medical Student at a Time
A course at Tufts School of Medicine aims to inspire students to help reverse health disparities and reform the broader health care system.
Medical Students Help Local Middle Schoolers Explore IDEAS in Medicine
Through a Community Service Learning program, more than 100 Wright Academy students are tutored by Tufts University School of Medicine students each year.
Hannah Prinz, MPH25
"I had ideas of what I wanted to pursue within public health, but wanted more in-depth knowledge so I could discover which areas I have an aptitude for and am most passionate about."
Humza Hashmi, MBS25
"My drive to become a physician grew through my experience as a paramedic, but I realized that this path would be academically rigorous. I enrolled in the MBS program hoping to develop the knowledge and skillset necessary to succeed on this path."
Karah Snyder, DPT25
"I chose Tufts because of the sense of togetherness the program gave me. It felt like they wanted me and kept in touch throughout the entire application and acceptance process."
Jesus Mejia, M25
Mejia found a perfect match with his aspirations in the Sam W. Ho Health Justice Scholars Program.
Phoebe Ryan, PA25
"You will receive an excellent education and create positive relationships that will last much longer than your 25 months at Tufts."
Mariella Medina, PA/MPH25
"My personal and professional interests center on addressing systemic issues within healthcare and championing compassionate medicine—values that align with the Tufts PA curriculum."
Alaina Cousineau, PA25
"This program makes clear that collaboration is essential to being successful in this program, which will truly make us all better members of our future medical teams!"
Alida Del Rosario, PA25
"I decided I want to be the type of provider that advocates for my patients, addresses their needs and concerns, and makes them feel cared for and heard."
Mathias Scully, M25
A Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and MD student at Tufts shares what Veterans Day means to him.
James Patti, M25
An Ensign in the U.S. Navy and MD student at Tufts shares what Veterans Day means to him.
Senila Yasmin, M25
A former participant of the Teachers and High School Students Program is now a student instructor in the program.