Public Health
Shaping the Future of Public Health Education at Tufts
Tufts University is committed to addressing global and local public health challenges through education, research, and innovation. With dedicated schools in Nutrition, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Civic Life, Diplomacy & Policy, Liberal Arts, and Engineering, Tufts brings unparalleled expertise to public health education.
To strengthen this impact, Tufts launched a university-wide Public Health Visioning Initiative, led by Provost Caroline Genco and supported by all the Deans. A cross-school task force of faculty and staff, along with an external think tank of public health experts developed a roadmap for an integrated approach to public health education. This effort aims to harness Tufts’ unique strengths, adapt to evolving global needs, and prepare the next generation of public health leaders.
Impact Learning Network: Public Health
- Globally Connected: Uniting public health alumni, faculty, and students as a dynamic community of learners and educators.
- Cutting-Edge & Flexible: Offering modular, asynchronous content that seamlessly stacks into personalized programs.
- Research-Focused: Integrating research and education to drive innovation and real-world impact.
- Transformative Experience: Delivering immersive global learning opportunities in collaboration with trusted partners.
- Collaborative Partnerships: Building strong alliances with leading organizations across sectors to amplify impact.
- Connected Schools: Creating cross-school programs that leverage shared expertise and foster interdisciplinary growth.
Public Health Taskforce Recommendations
- Establish the Experiential Learning Public Health Network at Tufts (ELEPHANT) a networked approach to learning and cross-school collaboration in public health
- Immerse students in global experiential opportunities as part of the Impact Learning Network
Read the full task force report.
Public Health Taskforce Timeline
July 2024: Task force convened
Fall 2024: Task force report submitted to provost and deans
Spring 2025: Launch of the Vision for the Future of Public Health at Tufts to the campus-wide community, including Public Health Innovation Days at Medford and Boston campuses
September 2025: Public Health Summit in Talloires, France
Fall 2025: Kickoff Public Health Speaker Series
Fall 2025: Faculty working groups established to grow cross-school collaboration around public health, including new degrees and related programming, as well as global experiential opportunities