Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

This is no ordinary medical school

We are at the forefront of innovation, pushing the boundaries of research and conducting clinical training with empathy and humanity. Our students are the world's future physicians, scientists, and healthcare providers, offering treatments, cures, and care—where it really matters.

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Total Faculty

2,954

Residents & Fellows

967

Total Students

1,646

Total Living Alumni

16,181

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MD Student Research Program

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Latest School & Research News

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Research

New Research Traces the Evolution of Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance in Carceral Settings and Analyzes the Ethical, Medical, Legal Challenges

September 8, 2026

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Research

Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Dementia Among American Indians

September 8, 2026

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Education

New Child & Adolescent Counseling Program Responds to Pediatric Mental Health Care Crisis

September 3, 2026

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Student Activities

9th Annual Lorraine Stanfield, MD, Lecture Emphasizes Humanity in Doctoring

September 2, 2026

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CTE Study

Boston University Study Provides First Window into Cognitive Impairments People Experience from Autopsy-Proven CTE

September 2, 2026

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Convergent Research

Not all Blood Vessel Cells Respond to Injury in the Same Way

August 31, 2026

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Faculty Affairs

Opening Up the World of Writing to Boston University’s Medical Campus Faculty

August 28, 2026

Awards & Honors

Tracey Dechert, MD, Named Distinguished Faculty of the Month for September

August 27, 2026

Upcoming Events

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GSI Seminar with Dr. Geoff Ginsburg NIH All-Of-Us CSO

Day: Tuesday Sep 8th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Keefer Auditorium

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BU Musculoskeletal Health (MHet) ARC September Invited Lecture: René St-Arnaud, PhD (Virtual)

Day: Wednesday Sep 9th Time: 9:00am - 10:00am Zoom

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Fall 2026 Pathology Seminar Series: George Murphy, PhD

Day: Friday Sep 11th Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Instructional Building (L) 110

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BU Neuropsychology Seminar

Day: Friday Sep 11th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering, 610 Commonwealth Ave. Room 106C

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Center for Regenerative Medicine Seminar Series

Day: Tuesday Sep 15th Time: 9:00am - 10:00am 650 Albany Street, Rm 715 (EBRC X715)

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BUSPH Health Data Science & AI Showcase

Day: Tuesday Sep 15th Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Instructional Building (L) Hiebert Lounge (14th Floor)

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CRRO September Seminar: Scooby Doo and the Swamps of Informed Consent Virtual)

Day: Wednesday Sep 16th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Zoom

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Fall 2026 Pathology Seminar Series: Xiao-Ming Yin, MD, PhD

Day: Friday Sep 18th Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Instructional Building (L) 110

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