Academic Enhancement
The Academic Enhancement Office (AEO) supports the academic and personal success of all medical students. Recognizing that individual students have different needs in order to be successful in medical school, various programs and services are available to all current medical students. Programs are designed to help students adjust to the rigors of medical school and strive to learn balance, with more effective study habits that promote and sustain lifelong learning. Through small group sessions and individual meetings, we work with students to leverage the necessary skills to balance academic and personal growth.
Paige Curran, MA
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Director, Academic Enhancement Office
Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences & Education
pkcurran@bu.edu
More about Dean Curran
Graduate Education:
Suffolk University, Department of Psychology
Clinical Training:
Duke University Counseling and Psychological Services
Harvard University Bureau of Study Counsel
Academic Interests:
Cognitive aspects of physician-patient communication
Relationship between motivation, achievement and creativity
Development of effective learning strategies
Resiliency in success and failure
Program Highlights
Board Review Program: In order to help students prepare for the Step 1 and 2 exams, the AEO organizes student panels, academic conferences, planning sessions, faculty review sessions, intensive study schedules, and the Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessment (CBSSA).
Peer Tutoring: 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.
Accommodations: The AEO supports students in requesting and accessing reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
Strategies for Success: The AEO offers workshops, small group sessions and individual meetings to help students navigate some of the common barriers to successful studying and a balanced life. These topics include Time Management, Study Strategies and Test Taking Skills. In this section, students can find a variety of strategies for success that can help students throughout their time at the medical school.