Welcome to the homepage of the GMSSO
We are here to help students become part of our diverse community. Our purpose is to bring students together from all departments and programs of the Graduate Medical Sciences, to share ideas, address concerns and pursue common student issues with a combined voice.
The GMSSO runs social activities and campus-wide social action initiatives. We also create a GMSSO RedGuide that lists things to do in the area and pertinent information about transportation and the various activities and events that GMS and Boston have to offer. Find us at orientation or email to join the GMSSO.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 3rd BU Medical Campus Student BBQ
April 8th – April 12th – Sarcoma Awareness Week
Wednesday, April 17th – Spring Social
2012-2013 GMSSO Officers
Sarah Rozelle, President
Hameer Thatte, Vice President
Joon Boon, Secretary
Erica Vaccari, Treasurer
Kate Goodmon, Media and Public Relations
GMSSO E-Mail Address, gmsso@bu.edu
Monthly Meetings, Wednesdays 3/13, 4/10, 5/8, and 6/12 from 12pm-1pm, R-110.
1. Definition of professional development award:
- A $500 scholarship towards the cost of travel to a professional interview or conference
- Available to current full and part-time students enrolled in any program within the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences
- Awardees will be selected on the basis of outstanding track record of volunteer service in the Greater Boston community since matriculation.
2. What can money be used for?
- Any expenses incurred on trip (i.e.: flight, hotel, food, gas, rental car, conference fees, etc.)
- The scholarship can be awarded retroactively or used for a future planned trip
3. How to apply for award:
- Fill out both pages of this application and turn it in to the GMS office (L-315)
- Two Application Deadlines: October 15 and March 15
- You may include an optional letter of support from volunteer coordinator or supervisor and additional sheet listing activities
- You must provide proof of attendance (e.g., conference registration, email/letter confirming interview, etc.) with the application or before receiving the award
- Acceptance of Award is contingent upon agreeing to and submitting one paragraph summary of your participation at this event to be published on the GMSSO website. This summary should be e-mailed to the GMSSO (gmsso@bu.edu) within two weeks of return.
Questions?
- For information on eligibility and the application process, please contact the GMSS O (gmsso@bu.edu)
- For information on the reimbursement process, please contact Kayleigh Klegraefe (kay416@bu.edu)
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PAST EVENTS
2012-2013
- MA Medical Sciences Program Orientation, GMS Orientation, Annual GMS Welcome BBQ.
- GMS Fall Social
- GMSSO Movie Night: GATTACA
- GMSSO Blood Drive – The GMSSO organized a blood drive on the Medical Campus. Prizes were raffled.
- Operation Gratitude - Donations collected for troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Trivia Night
2011-2012
2010-2011
- Spring Social at the Baseball Tavern
GMSSO Blood Drives
- Operation Gratitude – Donations collected for troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan
Welcome Back Social at Lir
- Ongoing – Professional Development Events (Panel Discussions, Teaching Opportunities)
Past GMSSO Officers
2011-2012
Flavien Leclere, President
Sarah Rozelle, Vice President
Joon Boon, Secretary
Erica Vaccari, Treasurer
Kate Goodmon, Public Relations
2010-2011
Caitlin Blaskewicz, President
Peter Fried, Vice President
Julia Kim, Secretary
Jake Kuster, Treasurer
For a full list of GMSSO representatives and contact info, please click here.