Finding a Moment to Relax Before Finals with GMS Student Affairs
Students had a chance to unwind before finals season with two separate Student Life & Wellness events this week. The first was a Free Self-Care Kit event hosted by the Student Wellness Committee on Tuesday, April 26. Students had the chance to stop by the C3 Suite and build bags filled with relaxation essentials like snacks, face masks and fidget toys. The next day, GMS Student Affairs hosted a Finals Destress Healthy Snack Break in the C3 Suite. Students could pick up free açaí bowls, oat bowls and seasonal fruit to take a nutritious mid-day break in the middle of their busy... More
BPSO Hosts Spring Formal at Boston University Castle
The Biomedical PhD Student Organization (BPSO) hosted its 2022 Spring Formal at the Boston University Castle on April 22. All BU Medical Campus students were invited along with a +1. The formal included light refreshments and a cash bar, hosted in the Castle's stately Great Hall and side rooms. Below are pictures sent in from the formal's attendees. Check out the full slideshow, and head here to learn more about BPSO. For a full list of upcoming GMS events, head to our calendar.
Why Diversity Statements Are Needed From Faculty Candidates
On Wednesday April 27, faculty were invited to join panelists from BU, Columbia, Cornell and Emory as they discussed why diversity statements are needed from faculty candidates, what content to look for and whether they should be mandatory. The panelists shared best practices for reviewing and weighing faculty diversity statements during the faculty hiring process and answered participant questions. Why Diversity Statements Needed From Faculty Flyer_ See below for the recording of the event! Additional resources can be found here.
Boston Business Journal Features GMS BEST BET Program
Boston Business Journal featured the Graduate Medical Sciences BEST BET program in an April 8 editorial written by Lauren Celano, co-founder and CEO of Propel Careers. BEST BET was one of two national programs mentioned that are actively engaging with college talent across the country to help fill the life sciences pipeline shortage. BEST BET, which stands for Broadening Experience in Scientific Training – Beginning Enhancement Program – is a collaborative effort with four other universities nationwide to focus on career exploration to engage traditionally underrepresented undergraduate students studying science. The program aims to build the capacity of minority-serving undergraduate institutions to... More
Introducing This Year’s GMS Commencement Speakers!
With commencement coming up in just a few short weeks, we’d like to take a moment to highlight the four student speakers selected for the upcoming Graduate Medical Sciences Commencement ceremonies. Three students were chosen to speak at the Master’s Commencement Ceremony, and one student was chosen to speak at the MD, PhD, & MD/PhD Commencement Ceremony. All speakers were chosen to represent their respective programs. Meet each one below: Christian Arbelaez, MS in Medical Sciences Candidate Master's Commencement Ceremony Student Speaker Originally from Houston, TX, Christian came to Boston University to join the MS in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program. With commencement approaching, Christian looks... More
Physician Assistant Class of 2024 White Coat Ceremony
On Friday, March 25th, the Physician Assistant program welcomed their new cohort of students in a white coat ceremony. The 25 students in the class of 2024 for the BUSM PA program were welcomed by Susan White, MD, Program Director and BUSM Dean and campus Provost, Karen Antman, MD. As part of the ceremony, keynote speaker Robert Lowe, MD, Assistant Dean for Medical Education and Associate Professor of Medicine in Gastroenterology, gave an impassioned speech to mark the start of the student's 28-month journey to becoming a medical care provider. During their ceremony, the students recited the 'Physician Assistant Professional Oath' as... More
Museum & BSO Memberships
Looking for weekend plans? In the mood for music or art? BU Students can register for a free Boston Symphony Orchestra College Card. This grants access to a number of different BSO performances. Not only that, students can also receive free or discounted tickets to the ICA, the Isabella Stewart Gardner, the MFA, and the Harvard Art Museums! Register for your BSO College Card here.
Black History Month: Notable Scientists
In honor of Black History Month, BU GMS would like to highlight notable African American scientists who have made major breakthroughs in the field of medicine. Click on the images below to learn more about their backgrounds and contributions to not only science, but equality, as well.
BUMC Moves to Unobserved COVID Testing
Effective Thursday, Jan. 27, the Medical Campus will transition to unobserved COVID testing for all students, staff and faculty. Testing becomes fully unobserved on Thursday, Feb. 3. Please note the following: You will receive an unobserved kit (swab, tube, and plastic bag) when you arrive for your observed test during the transition period (Jan. 27-Feb. 2) and then receive a new kit when you drop off your unobserved kit. Only one kit is provided to each person. Lost or damaged kits will be replaced, but please try to avoid that from happening. Appointments are still required for unobserved drop-off. The same... More
C. James McKnight, PhD, Appointed GMS Associate Provost/Dean
Effective Jan. 1, the associate professor of physiology & biophysics, replaces Deborah Stearns-Kurosawa, PhD, who stepped down from the role at the end of 2021. Read Full Article Here