A yound woman holding to small dogs and covering most of her face.

Yichen Bai, VG24

Biography

Beijing, China

B.S. Animal Science, UC Davis, 2022

Why did you choose to pursue this degree, and why did you choose Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine to pursue this degree?
I want to improve animal welfare yet main a good balance between human rights, providing a better society for both animals and human by understanding animal-human relationships deep-pier. I am still considering future plan, while applying for DVM of Cummings School is my current goal after graduation. Tufts is always my dream school since high school. My ED school when applying for college was Tufts but I got denied, and now I finally have a chance to pursue my degree in Cummings School.

What are your interests and/or experience relative to your program?
I worked as veterinary assistant last year in NYC at an animal hospital, and my main working responsibilities include temperature and weight for patients, restraining animals while doctor examining them and giving treatment, and preparing vaccines and medication.