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Tisch Summer Fellows: School of Medicine

In addition to the wide range of positions available to all TSF applicants from across Tufts, Tisch College collaborates with the Tufts University School of Medicine to offer positions specifically for school of medicine students. Developed in collaboration with TUSM staff and faculty, these opportunities are designed to complement students' learning while allowing them to contribute to the public wellbeing as active, engaged citizens.  

MD Summer Fellows will spend approximately 30 hours/week as an intern during a 7-week period within the date range of June 3, 2024 through July 26, 2024 and receive a $4,000 living allowance. PHPD Student Fellows will complete a 10-week period from June 3, 2024 through August 9, 2024, and receive a $5,250 living allowance. All program elements including events, mentoring, and reflection are incorporated into TSF for all participants.  

Open Positions 

Asian Community Development Corporation

Boston Health Care for the Homeless

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center

Make-A-Wish, Maine

Preble Street, Maine

Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center

Through These Doors, Maine

Application Steps

  • Complete the application form. The direct link is found in each position description above. Simply log in with your Tufts credentials, select the position(s) for which you wish to apply, and follow the application instructions
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered
  • All applications are reviewed after the application deadline
  • Each applicant to the Tisch Summer Fellows program may submit applications for up to three (3) unique positions
  • Not all applications will receive an interview. Interviews will take place with selection committee members into March 2024

A complete application includes:

  • Application form submitted via Tufts Civic Impact  
  • A current, professional resume  
  • Unique cover letter, tailored for each individual position
  • Recommendation form – applicants are responsible for sharing the link with a recommender; the link and more details are found in the application

For more information, please contact Awes Hassan and Jen Greer-Morrissey. For more information and opportunities from Tisch College, join our contact list.