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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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

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Latest School & Research News

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Grant Award

Tara Moore, PhD, Awarded NIH Grant to Study Age-Related Cognitive Decline

September 11, 2025

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Grant Award

Nobuyuki Ishibashi, MD, Awarded Department of Defense Grant

September 11, 2025

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Awards & Honors

Vincent Smith, MD, Named 2025 Ascend Fellow

September 10, 2025

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Research

Protein Found in the Eye and Blood Significantly Associated with Cognition Scores

September 10, 2025

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Grant Award

Find the Cause Breast Cancer Foundation Funds Two Researchers

September 8, 2025

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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

Upcoming Events

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Research

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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Dudley Allen Sargent Distinguished Lecture Series: Michael Silverman, MS, PhD

Day: Thursday Sep 25th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm BU Sargent College, Room 101, 635 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02155

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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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CReM Seminar

Day: Tuesday Nov 4th Time: 9:00am - 10:00am 650 Albany Street, Rm 715 (EBRC X715)

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