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Faculty Spotlight: Rosanne Washington

"As faculty, we build strong connections and professional relationships with our students which continues beyond their time here at Tufts which speaks volumes in my opinion."

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Insights from the Field: Shannon Brown, DPT23, on Navigating DPT Clinical Education Experiences

Explore Brown's insights and advice as we dive into her transformative journey through clinical education.

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By Playing a Role, Standardized Patients Help Future Doctors Improve Their Skills

Individuals who train to act as patients are crucial for medical students to learn to communicate, give physical exams, and more.

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Measles Rates are Rising. How to Protect You and Your Child

As measles outbreaks pop up across the U.S. and abroad, Tufts School of Medicine experts explain the reason behind the rise.

Navigating Clinical Rotations: A Student Perspective from Tufts PA Program - Insights from Tosh Campbell, PA24

Recent graduate, Tosh Campbell, PA24 shares his insights

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Are Probiotics All They’re Cracked Up to Be?

They’re often represented as a remedy for many different ailments, but experts across Tufts say probiotics have a few important caveats consumers should know.

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2024 Presidential Awards for Civic Life Recipients

Congratulations to MD/MPH student Anna K. Daoud and MD student Shantiera Nicole Taylor on receiving one of Tufts University’s highest honors.

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Serious Flu Damage Prevented by Compound that Blocks Unnecessary Cell Death

Scientists test therapeutic strategy that reduces lung injury and inflammation caused by an overactive immune response to the flu virus.

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On Teens, Nutrition, and Exercise: How to Encourage Healthy Habits

Experts across Tufts outline the challenges for today’s teens when it comes to healthy eating and physical activity, and how parents and caregivers can help.