Student Activities

Student Organizations

The Student Affairs Office supports more than 80 student organizations at BUSM covering a variety of interest and areas. By engaging through these organizations, students nurture their humanism, professionalism, leadership, and well-being beyond the classroom and clinic.

Advocacy Groups

Hone your skills and engage with student organizations advocating for vulnerable populations.

Affiliated Groups

Tap into BUSM chapters of national, regional, and local organizations at the forefront of medicine.

Career Interest Groups

Gain exposure to an array of medical specialties and develop your professional identity as a physician in training.

Enrichment Groups

Nurture your interests beyond the classroom and participate in activities that complement the BUSM curriculum.

Volunteer Community Service Groups

Volunteer your services to communities in need across greater Boston.

Wellness Groups

Stay healthy, build your resiliency, and manage your well-being through a range of opportunities for self-care.

Student Government

The Student Committee on Medical School Affairs (SCOMSA) represents and advocates for the student body at BUSM. Additionally, SCOMSA allocates funding to student organizations and individuals for on campus events, travel, and wellness-related initiatives. For more information, visit the SCOMSA website.

Resources for Student Organizations

SCOMSA Semester Budget Form
SCOMSA Ad-hoc Funding Form
Food Order Form
Amazon Order Form
Student Activities Google Calendar
- Form to submit an event to the Google Calendar
Bins for Student Activity Closet
New Student Activity Group Application
Student Activity Resources
Interested in creating a new student group? Set up a meeting with Amanda Kaufman by calling 617-358-7466.
Need changes made to your page? Reach out to Amanda Kaufman in Student Affairs.

Student Response to COVID-19

There are many volunteer opportunities available to support the BMC faculty and staff. Note: the School’s administration is not included in the process of assigning students to activities. (We don’t know who is volunteering and who is not, to help ensure that you feel no pressure to volunteer).

Sign-up link for volunteer opportunities
Guiding principles for volunteering during COVID-19
Medical Student Volunteer Attestation form

In an effort to better coordinate and meet BMC’s current needs, all requests for student volunteers should be directed to Chad Cotter. This includes requests from Health Care for the Homeless (HCHP). For those of you who have ideas and suggestions about what students can do to help, please direct your suggestions to student leaders or directly to Dean Jackson, and she will share with BMC leadership. This coordination is very important to be as effective as possible in meeting current needs.