Meet the Staff

The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences administration is an indispensable part of the BUSM community. Our staff supports the education, success and well-being of over 900 graduate students and postdocs throughout their career at Boston University School of Medicine. Please visit our office or use the directory below.

GMS Leadership

Linda Hyman, PhD
Associate Provost, GMS
Professor, Microbiology
617-358-9554
Room L-317

Dr. Linda Hyman assumed the position of Associate Provost for the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences in 2009.  She formerly served as Vice Provost for Health Science at Montana State University and Director of the WWAMI Medical Education Program.  There, she also acted as Assistant Dean for Regional Affairs at the University of Washington School of Medicine.  An accomplished and active scientist with expertise in molecular genetics, Dr. Hyman holds the appointment of Professor of Microbiology at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Hyman earned her undergraduate degree at the State University of New York at Albany, followed by a master’s and doctoral degree at Brandeis University. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Tufts University School of Medicine. She then began her professional career at Tulane University School of Medicine, where she became a tenured associate professor in 2003. Dr. Hyman’s priorities outside of her role as associate provost and professor include advising and professional development for students and post-docs.

Assistant Deans

	Stephen Brady, PhD Assistant Dean,  Masters Programs, Director, Mental Health Counseling Program Professor of Psychology
	Andrew Henderson, PhD Assistant Dean, Doctoral Programs Associate Professor of Medicine
	M. Isabel Dominguez, PhD Assistant  Dean, Diversity Assistant Professor of Medicine

Program Directors

	Theresa A. Davies, PhD Director, MS Oral Health Sciences Program; Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences & Education
	Gwynneth Offner, PhD Director,  MS Medical Sciences Program Associate Professor of  Medicine
	Fadie Coleman, MA, PhD Assistant Professor, Medical Sciences & Education Director, BLCS Program

Student Services

	Sherill Ashe Financial Aid Administrator
	Millie Agosto Registrar
	Israel De La Cruz Financial Manager

Academic Affairs

	Teresa (Bella) Garrison Graduate Affairs & Data Administrator

Post-Doctoral Affairs

	Sarah Hokanson Director, Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs
	Kate Baker Program Manager, Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs
	Holly Nguyen, PhD  Director BU’s BEST Program

Administrative Staff

	Farrah Belizaire Manager of Diversity and Inclusion
	Kimberly Arena Executive Assistant to the Associate Provost
	Ali Grise Master Medical Science Program Administrator
	Jenna Luca Administrative Coordinator
	Francisco Patiño, M.T.S. Program Administrator