GMS Welcomes 400+ New Students at Fall 2022 Orientation
It was a bright and early Orientation morning for the brand-new class of GMS students on Friday, September 2.
With a diverse class representing 24 countries and 40 states, Orientation served as many students’ first welcome into the Boston area.
The day-long program welcomed over 400 students — master’s, PhDs and MD/PhDs — to campus, beginning with a GMS-wide Orientation before splitting off for program-specific sessions. First on the agenda was a welcome from Karen Antman, provost of the Medical Campus and dean of the School of Medicine, and C. James McKnight, associate provost and dean for Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS).
This year’s Orientation also included a Resource Fair, sponsored by GMS and the School of Public Health and hosted between Hiebert Lounge and the 11th Floor Testing Center. At the Resource Fair, students had the chance to meet various groups and clubs and learn more about campus-wide resources and activities available across the Medical Campus and BU-wide.
Learn more about this fall’s incoming class by reading our profile published last week. Check out a full slideshow below of pictures from the day’s events!
Now that you’ve had the chance to settle into your spaces in Boston, make sure you add the following events to your calendar to help you make the most of your first month on campus:
Explore the South End! Walking Tours with C3 Peer Mentors
Wednesday, Sept. 7 | Monday, Sept. 19 | Wednesday, Sept. 21
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
These hour-long walking tours will start on the steps of the Boston University School of Medicine Instructional (L) building. Guided by a student C3 Peer Mentor, you’ll explore some of the local parks, restaurants, coffee shops and historical sites that Boston’s South End has to offer. Limited spots are available, so sign up now!
Welcome BBQ (New Students Only)
Friday, Sept. 9; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
At this new-student event, you’ll have the chance to mingle with your fellow GMS students and enjoy barbecue, lawn games and music on Talbot Green.
Gear-Up Week with C3
Monday, Sept. 12 to Friday, Sept. 16
Times and locations vary
This five-day long kick-off week features several opportunities for you to pick up some GMS-themed swag, enjoy some food and snacks and spend time with your GMS classmates. Take a look at each day’s specific events below.
Check out a full list of C3’s September events here, and a calendar of GMS-wide events here.
We’re looking forward to seeing you throughout the month and we hope you have an excellent first week of classes!