Providing an equitable education, one student at a time.
Diversity and equity are essential to the development of future leaders in healthcare and research; they enrich intellectual development, academic discourse, patient care, and research. That is why our office commits to developing innovative programs that educate, recruit, and retain a diverse, multicultural community of faculty, students, staff, and trainees.
BUSM has been committed to inclusion and diversity since our founding—both at the school and through our community outreach. Created by a merger of Boston University and the New England Female Medical College in 1873, we were the first coeducational medical school in the nation. Our alumni include the first black female physician and the first Native American physician. It’s more than just talk for us. Recruiting and retaining a heterogeneous student body and faculty are a priority. We firmly believe in diversity of culture, race, and gender—and also ideas, solutions, and perspectives as critical components of achieving excellence at BUSM.
Sheila Chapman, MD, is the recipient of the inaugural BUSM Faculty Diversity Award by the BUSM Awards Committee.
The award will be presented annually to faculty who have done an extraordinary job at addressing and improving diversity and a culture of inclusion throughout the School, specifically by demonstrating an impact on recruitment of students, staff and faculty; mentorship and sponsorship of underrepresented faculty, staff, students and student groups; and creating or running programs designed to improve DEI.
Faculty Affairs Office
Thursday, June 16
3-5 p.m.
Virtual: Register Here
Please submit your CV to busmfao@bu.edu by Friday, June 3.
When you register for the workshop, a survey link will be emailed to you. Please complete the survey prior to the workshop on June 16.
Reactions from the audience varied depending on their connection to Avedisian and Chobanian and how the donation will affect them. All were drawn to the story of a lifelong friendship.
The nomination states, “Aliza serves as the glue for the different facets of the PA Program. She’s an incredible educator!”
The nomination states, " Joe is one of the very best."
Alumni clarinetist’s philanthropy and humility results in the BU Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine.
Contributes to University practices for fostering a culture of inclusive excellence.
The assistant professor of family medicine succeeds Richard Babayan, MD, professor and chairman emeritus of urology.
Biomarkers could hold the key to identification of new biological treatments to reduce the risk of premature death.
Once validated, may allow early treatment, prevention.