Student Activities

Student Organizations

The Student Affairs Office supports more than 80 student organizations covering a variety of interest 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.

Due to the new COVID-19 variant and increasing number of cases, there will be no food allowed at in-person meetings, events, or activities through February 18th.

Resources for Student Organizations

BUSM Student Activities Checklist
Guidance for Sustainable Events- BU Sustainability
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
New Student Activity Group Application
Student Activity Resources
Non-Traditional Student Fellowship Group
Interested in creating a new student group? Set up a meeting with Dean Vivian Sanchez by calling 617-358-7466.
Need changes made to your page? Reach out to Pedro Falci in Student Affairs.

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.