International Marine Shrimp Environmental Genomics Initiative (IMSEGI): Monitoring Ecosystems, Animal and Public Health
This initiative at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine conducts research designed to monitor the structure of the meta-population of wild penaeid shrimp species, the levels of genetic diversity and differentiation of selected species, and the presence of pollutants such as pathogens, heavy metals, pesticides and antibiotics in penaeid shrimp populations along their natural range in Asia and Latin America.
International Veterinary Medicine Certificate Program
The International Veterinary Medicine Certificate Program is a comprehensive, mentor-centered program for Tufts veterinary students. The program includes cross-cultural seminars, elective courses, international conferences and training opportunities, an international project, a thesis or a peer-reviewed publication, and a comprehensive oral final exam. Students in the certificate program can choose one of five areas of specialization: conservation medicine, veterinary public health, livestock production and development, veterinary diseases of international importance, or livestock in humanitarian assistance.
International Veterinary Medicine Signature Program
The International Program at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is one of Tufts University's five Signature Programs. It is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in the field of international veterinary education, and for innovative approaches taken to support animal health in the developing world. The full and part-time faculties are joined by a large network of adjunct faculty based throughout the world and working in areas ranging from livestock health to wildlife conservation.
