Academic Enhancement Resources
The Academic Enhancement Office (AEO) offers a variety of resources to students for the purposes of course preparation, licensing exam preparation, and other academic matters, including strategies relating to learning style. The AEO also hosts workshops and panel presentations regarding study enhancement, time management, and balancing priorities while in medical school.
Accommodations for Learning
Students who wish to request accommodations for learning at the school can do so through Disability & Access Services. Please review the process, below.
Overview of the Process
- The student schedules an initial meeting with the Academic Enhancement Office (AEO) to discuss learning accommodation needs, and ensure that proper testing documentation has been completed.
- The student will submit the appropriate documentation to Disability & Access Services on the Charles River Campus.
- The Director of Disability & Access Services will review the student’s documentation and send recommended accommodations to the Dean for review and approval.
- The Dean’s Office will send a letter of approval to Disability & Access Services and the Academic Enhancement Office, and the student.
- The Academic Enhancement Office will notify Course & Clerkship Coordinators and Directors of all approved accommodations for students.
- Students are encouraged to initiate ongoing communication with their Course and Clerkship Coordinators and Directors regarding the logistics of their approved accommodations.
- Students are responsible for monitoring their needs as they progress through the curriculum, and communicating with the Course Coordinators and Directors and/or Clerkship Coordinators and Directors, as well as the Academic Enhancement Office.
To get started schedule an appointment with Dean Paige Curran (pkcurran@bu.edu).
We look forward to working with you!
Important Links
Peer Tutoring Program
The AEO offers a Peer Tutoring Program for all medical school students enrolled in the medical school curriculum. This service is available free of charge.
Course and Clerkship Directors hire knowledge students to serve as tutors for each course and clerkship. To obtain a tutor, or to apply to become a tutor, please email Dean Paige Curran (pkcurran@bu.edu), or visit the Tutor Management System.