Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

This is no ordinary medical school

We are at the forefront of innovation, pushing the boundaries of research and conducting clinical training with empathy and humanity. Our students are the world's future physicians, scientists, and healthcare providers, offering treatments, cures, and care—where it really matters.

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By the Numbers

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Total Faculty

3,523

Residents & Fellows

1,108

Total Students

1,648

Total Living Alumni

15,646

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MD Student Research Program

Expand your knowledge and develop research & critical thinking skills.

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Latest School & Research News

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Research

Youth Suicide Trends Vary Across Countries and by Sex

September 5, 2025

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Research

New Study Seeks to Understand the Links between Social Drivers of Health by Investigating Cardiovascular Health in Young Adults

September 3, 2025

Grant Award

BU Researchers Awarded NIH Grant to Investigate Chronic Wound Stress as a Driver of Aging

September 3, 2025

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Opinion Piece

“Medical Parole Needs Reform”

September 3, 2025

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Grant Awards

Dane Scantling Awarded NIH Grant to Address Disparities for Firearm Violence Victims

September 3, 2025

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Research

High protein or Trp Diet Increases the Risk of Cancer-associated Venous Thromboembolism

September 3, 2025

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Research

Higher Education Provides Limited Protection from Alzheimer’s Disease

September 2, 2025

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Student Life

Annual Lorraine Stanfield Lecture Focused on the Importance of Listening

August 28, 2025

Upcoming Events

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Research

CEID Guest Lecture: Vish Viswanath, PhD

Day: Monday Sep 8th Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm 610 Commonwealth Ave. 101

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Rare Disease Education Series: Perspectives for Dental Professionals – X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH) Dental Program (Hybrid)

Day: Friday Sep 12th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (G) 170 or Zoom

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Educators' Collaborative Lunch Series | Unlocking Grey Literature: Coherent Digital Modules for Educators (Hybrid)

Day: Tuesday Sep 16th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Housman Medical Research Center (R) 112 or Zoom

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Pathways to Healthy Aging: How Lifestyle, Genetics & Environment Interact

Day: Thursday Sep 18th Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Instructional Building (L) 109

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BU ADRC Special Talk

Day: Thursday Sep 18th Time: 10:00am - 11:00am 72 E Concord St, Boston, MA 02118 L109 Instructional Building

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Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophyics/ Anatomy & Neurobiology Seminar (Hybrid)

Day: Thursday Sep 18th Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Evans Building (E) 111, Keefer Auditorium or Zoom

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GSI Seminar: Stephanie E. Mohr, PhD (Hybrid)

Day: Tuesday Sep 30th Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Conte Building (K) 103 or YouTube

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CReM Seminar

Day: Tuesday Oct 7th Time: 9:00am - 10:00am 650 Albany Street, Rm 715 (EBRC X715)

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