TUFTS ASYLUM PROJECT


A Physicians for Human Rights student chapter, organized and run by medical students at Tufts University School of Medicine

Image source: Ciril Jazbec, National Geographic, 2015

Our mission



Tufts Asylum Project (TAP) is an organization dedicated to providing essential services to individuals seeking asylum in Maine. By bringing together legal expertise, medical knowledge, and the dedication of students, TAP aims to provide forensic medical and psychological evaluations to those navigating the asylum process. Our mission is centered on collaboration and partnership, recognizing the crucial role that each stakeholder plays in addressing the needs of asylum seekers. Through these collaborative efforts, we strive to uphold the principles of human rights and ensure that individuals fleeing persecution receive the necessary support to pursue safety and justice.

Additionally, our goal with TAP is to provide training opportunities to increase the number of certified evaluators, thereby expanding our capacity to meet the demands of the growing community of asylum seekers in Maine. We are dedicated to conducting thorough and accurate assessments to support asylum applications. Through this training initiative, Tufts Asylum Clinic is committed to building a sustainable infrastructure to effectively address the needs of asylum seekers in the long term.