Department of Clinical Sciences

Featured Stories

Hank Investigates: Tetanus in Dogs

Dr. Ian DeStefano spoke with 7 News Boston about tetanus in dogs and a case that was successfully treated at Foster Hospital.... Read more

Published on: 2020-09-10
Spider Monkey Mission

Cummings School alumni and faculty members team up to help a monkey victim of the illegal pet trade The young spider monkey was no more than a year old when her mother was killed. Poachers in Belize had shot her so they could sell the young monkey as a pet.... Read more

Published on: 2019-09-16
Getting a Handle on Canine Epilepsy

Veterinary neurologist Ane Uriarte is working to develop an app to help improve diagnostics and care for dogs with epilepsy.... Read more

Published on: 2019-05-13

Department of Clinical Sciences

The Department of Clinical Sciences is dedicated to promoting animal health and advancing the science of diagnosing, treating, and preventing animal diseases. Service, research, teaching DVM candidates, and training interns and residents are cornerstones of the department. The seven teaching hospitals and clinics that comprise Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts provide students with a large, diverse caseload and exceptional training grounds.

Exotics handling lab for residents and interns

ACE - Accelerated Clinical Excellence Program

ACE is designed to help students develop the skills required by an excellent veterinarian but not taught in the traditional veterinary medical education.

Hawkeye the dog visits the neurology department at Foster Hospital for Small Animals

REVEAL - Residents’ Enhanced Veterinary Education &Academic Learning

The REVEAL program equips residents with everything they need to succeed in an academic or research career.