Aug. 6 Visiting Professor Lecture
“The Future of Medical Education” BUSM welcomes James Lau, MD, MHPE, FACS,…
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AΩA Announces Selections for Class of 2019
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Amanda Bolgioni-Smith Named BEST Director
Ms. Bolgioni-Smith will work with PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers to identify strengths and assist in filling skill gaps needed for their chosen career paths.
BU Researchers Receive NIH Award to Combat HIV-induced Chronic Inflammation
The team will investigate whether persistent HIV RNA expression in older HIV+ individuals contributes to chronic inflammation and immune exhaustion resulting in an accelerated aging phenotype.
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Dr. Cohen-Osher will oversee the instructional design of the medical student curriculum and promote implementation of educational methods that foster active learning, clinical reasoning and teamwork.
Barbara Schreiber Appointed Assistant Dean, GMS Alumni Affairs
Dr. Schreiber will serve as a liaison between GMS and the BUSM Office of Alumni Affairs, representing GMS students and alumni in outreach efforts.
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Ann McKee Receives Alzheimer’s Association Lifetime Achievement Award
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Visiting Professor Lectures
BUSM welcomes Michael S. Wilkes, MD, PhD, and James Lau, MD, MHPE, FACS, to discuss “The Future of Medical Education.”