Become a champion in women’s + reproductive health advocacy at Tufts Medical Center

Shape the future of women’s and reproductive health by learning to lead change from day one. At Tufts Medical Center, advocacy is a core part of your residency training. We prepare you to confidently speak up for your patients, your community and the future of women’s health.

Our structured advocacy curriculum gives you practical tools and real-world experience to become a confident leader. You’ll explore how advocacy works at every level, from local communities to national policy, and learn to influence change through social media, public speaking and persuasive writing. Interactive workshops and dynamic guest speakers bring advocacy to life and help you find your unique voice.

As a resident, you can:

• Publish your ideas in our online advocacy column
• Represent Tufts Medical Center at local and national advocacy days
• Serve on panels shaping women’s health policy
• Collaborate with leaders in organizations like ACOG and the AMA

Our residents don’t just participate in advocacy, many hold leadership roles in national organizations and help organize events that shape the future of women’s healthcare.

Recent advocacy curriculum topics include:

• Introduction to legislative advocacy
• Effective communication in abortion care
• Using evidence in reproductive health advocacy with IBIS Reproductive Health
• Advocating for patients in public health insurance programs with the Harvard Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation
• Global health advocacy with the Refugee Women’s Health Clinic at Boston Medical Center

When you graduate, you’ll leave with more than clinical skills. You’ll have the confidence, connections and advocacy experience to make a real difference for every community you serve.

Your path to applying for residency or fellowship

Each residency and fellowship program at Tufts Medicine may have its own specific requirements and deadlines, but here’s the general application process:

1. Find a program: Explore our residency and fellowship programs to find the right fit for your career goals. Each program offers unique training opportunities across Tufts Medicine and our partner institutions.
2. Get your application token – U.S. medical students should contact their designated Dean's office. International medical students should contact ERAS Support Services at ECFMG. Residents applying for a fellowship through ERAS can request a token directly through AAMC
   for a non-refundable $165 fee. Certain residency programs may use ResidencyCAS instead. This one-time access code is used to register on the respective application system.
3. Register for the application system: Create an account in MyERAS or ResidencyCAS using your token.
4. Submit your application: Residency applications should be submitted through ERAS or ResidencyCAS. Fellowship applications may be submitted via ERAS, SF Match or directly to the program. Reach out to the program coordinator with any questions.
5. Foreign medical graduates: Trainees from around the world are welcome. Tufts Medicine sponsors J-1 training visas. Visit the ECFMG website for more information.
6. Register for the Match: Registering for the Match is separate from applying. Create an account on the NRMP’s R3 System, complete the required steps and pay the registration fee.
7. Prepare for interviews: Selected applicants will be invited for interviews, which may be virtual or in person. Interviews include meetings with faculty and current trainees and tours of the facilities, if in person. Be ready to discuss your experience, interests and goals.
8. Ranking and matching: After interviews, submit your program preferences via NRMP. The computer algorithm matches applicants with programs based on mutual preferences. On Match Day, you’ll learn which program you matched into.

Training at Tufts Medicine

Our students, residents and fellows play a vital role in the quality of patient care and the overall patient experience. Trainees learn from highly skilled faculty who are expert clinicians and accomplished researchers committed to professional and personal development. Graduates go on to careers in clinical practice, academic medicine, research, the military and industry.

What you should know about training at Tufts Medicine

1. Outstanding education in an inclusive community: Trainees are valued colleagues who contribute meaningfully to our collaborative and supportive environment.
2. Advanced care across disciplines: Our flagship hospital, Tufts Medical Center, treats some of the sickest and most complex patients in the greater Boston area, providing hands-on exposure to high-acuity cases and cutting-edge treatments.
3. Diverse patient populations and meaningful community impact: Trainees care for patients from a wide range of backgrounds, including multiple languages and insurance types, across communities such as Boston, Lowell, and regional/national referral areas.
4. Research and academic opportunities: Our faculty are engaged in pioneering research and quality improvement initiatives, offering trainees chances to contribute to discoveries that advance healthcare.

Empowering residents + fellows

Our mission, vision and values guide everything we do, shaping care, learning and innovation while creating an environment where residents, fellows and all team members can thrive. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each trainee brings. Our goal is to create a space where you feel seen, valued and supported while pursuing your passions in medicine.

• Mission: Empower people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery.
• Vision: Create the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world.
• Values: One team, Respect, Inclusion, Heart, Courage, Excellence

Our commitment to you

At Tufts Medicine, we welcome and support everyone. We celebrate different perspectives and experiences and strive to create an environment where all residents, fellows and team members feel respected, included and empowered to succeed.

Expert training. Personalized mentorship. Lasting impact.

At Tufts Medicine, you’ll work with nationally recognized clinicians and pioneering researchers who are redefining patient care. Our close-knit community fosters collaboration, mentorship and hands-on learning, preparing you to lead with confidence in an ever-changing world.

Why choose Tufts Medicine?

• Learn from leaders in medicine: Train with top-tier physicians and researchers who are advancing clinical care and medical discovery. Gain direct mentorship from faculty dedicated to your success.
• Care for a diverse, high-acuity patient population: Gain hands-on experience with complex cases and a wide variety of conditions. You’ll see everything from common illnesses to rare diseases and use the latest treatments and technologies in real-world settings.
• Develop expertise and leadership skills: Engage in specialized training, leadership development and career-building opportunities that prepare you for success in clinical, academic and research roles.
• Drive innovation and research: Contribute to groundbreaking studies and quality initiatives that improve patient care and advance medical knowledge.
• Build a strong professional network: Connect with accomplished alumni, leading healthcare experts and a community of peers who will support your growth.
• Thrive in a supportive environment: Receive individualized guidance and the resources you need to navigate your career with confidence.

At Tufts Medicine, tradition and innovation come together to shape the next generation of healthcare leaders. Explore a program that values your voice, challenges you to grow and equips you with the skills to make a lasting impact.