MCM graduates are a well-trained cohort of transdisciplinary, passionate individuals committed to working together to identify, improve and solve issues negatively impacting today's complex world.
The MS in Conservation Medicine (MCM) uses a One Health approach to address urgent issues facing our planet, including emerging and resurging diseases, habitat use conflicts, environmental contamination, ecosystem and climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem function degradation.
MCM students are passionate problems solvers, by nature. They are action-oriented individuals trained to investigate problems beyond STEM disciplines integrating political, social, cultural, economic and other factors to help solve global health issues.
Students enter the MCM program with unique experiences, passions, and perspectives. They network amongst each other, faculty and guest lecturers to motivate each other, learn from one another other, share thoughts and viewpoints, and tackle problems.
Through small group learning, individual mentoring, capstone project work and hands-on externship experiences, MCM students gain practical knowledge to address complex issues affecting our world today.
Here are just a few of our faculty, experts, and mentors who are part of the MCM program. Click on a name to learn more about that person or browse all our faculty, experts, and mentors.
Course Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health
Dr. Hellen Amuguni is a veterinarian with doctoral training in Infectious Diseases. She is a Research Assistant Professor in th...Continue reading
Course Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health
Assistant Director, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health, Tufts Center for Conservation Medicine Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
Dr. Robbins is the Assistant Director for the Masters’ Program in Conservation Medicine, and a Research Assistant Professor i...Continue reading
Professor, Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health
Dr. Runstadler seeks to understand genetic factors that impact susceptibility to infectious disease, specific or general and th...Continue reading
Course Director, Research Assistant Professor, Statistics Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health
My research spans multiple levels of analysis (from proximate to ultimate) by incorporating in-depth observations at different ...Continue reading
Course Director, Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health Pronouns: She/her
Dr. Sparks joined the MCM program in 2016 as the course director for Project Management and Communication and Research Skills I...Continue reading
Course Director, Sr. GIS Specialist, Tufts Technology Services, Tufts University
Carolyn joined the Geospatial Technology Services team within Tufts Technology Services in 2013 after graduating from Tufts Sch...Continue reading
Program Director, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health, Tufts Center for Conservation Medicine
I joined Cummings School faculty in 2013 as a research assistant professor and Director of the MS in Conservation Medicine Prog...Continue reading
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Learn MoreJoin us to learn more about the Master of Science in Conservation Medicine Program! MS in Conservation Medicine Program Informational Webinar Monday, December 7, 2020 12:00 pm | Eastern Standard Time | 1 hr Meet MCM Program Directors. Learn more about the MCM program and curriculum followed by a 30 minute Q&A. RSVP: mcm@tufts.edu to Read More
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Learn MoreJoin us to learn more about the Master of Science in Conservation Medicine Program! MS in Conservation Medicine Program Informational Webinar Monday, January 25, 2021 12:00 pm | Eastern Standard Time | 1 hr Meet MCM Program Directors. Learn more about the MCM program and curriculum followed by a 30 minute Q&A. RSVP: mcm@tufts.edu to Read More
Learn MoreJoin us to learn more about the Master of Science in Conservation Medicine Program! MS in Conservation Medicine Program Informational Webinar Monday, February 22, 2021 12:00 pm | Eastern Standard Time | 1 hr Meet MCM Program Directors. Learn more about the MCM program and curriculum followed by a 30 minute Q&A. RSVP: mcm@tufts.edu to Read More
Learn MoreJoin us to learn more about the Master of Science in Conservation Medicine Program! MS in Conservation Medicine Program Informational Webinar Monday, March 22, 2021 12:00 pm | Eastern Standard Time | 1 hr Meet MCM Program Directors. Learn more about the MCM program and curriculum followed by a 30 minute Q&A. RSVP: mcm@tufts.edu to Read More
Learn MoreGraduates of the Master of Science in Conservation Medicine (MCM) are uniquely prepared to become leaders in many critical areas of conservation medicine. Whether they enter the work force, advance to higher degrees, or pursue research, they do so with both the knowledge and hands-on experience to succeed, and the collaboration skills and appreciation of One Health initiatives to make a difference.
Working with the Loon Rangers at LPC. Dr. Estefania Parra Ochoa, MCM’17, discusses her externship with the the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC)
Just before sunrise, when the water is calm in the Sea of Cortez and dolphins often slowly travel by, you can find Ben Sawicki on the bow of the MV Farley Mowat.
Esty discusses her research projects, what inspires her about compassionate conservation, and what success looks like to her.
For additional information or questions about the MS in Conservation Medicine program, please contact:
Center for Conservation Medicine
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
200 Westboro Road
North Grafton, MA 01536
Phone: 508-887-4812