Conflict Resolution Skills Workshop Nov. 6

Francine Montemurro, Boston University Ombuds, will lead a workshop on conflict resolution skills specifically designed for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. Through this workshop you will: Learn effective ways to communicate with others in stressful situations. Learn more collaborative ways to problem-solve. Identify your conflict style(s) Strengthen relationships with others. November 6, 2012 10am-12pm L-804 Notes: For more details, or to sign up, contact Caitlin Sleasman, sleasman@bu.edu, by November 2, 2012, 5:00 pm with full name and position/department. Light refreshments will be served. This workshop can accommodate 20 students only, More

BUMC and GMS OPEN TODAY TUESDAY

10/30/12 The Boston University Medical Campus is scheduled to open under normal operations Tuesday October 30th. Please note: Employees in essential services must report as scheduled. Essential services include, but are not limited to, University Police, Facilities Management and Planning, University Dining Services, Mail Services, Student Health Services and the University Switchboard. For detailed information, please go to http://www.bu.edu/today   10/29/12 Boston University Medical Campus will be closed on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 due to Hurricane Sandy.  This includes the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Medicine and Division of Graduate Medical Sciences. Employees in essential services should... More

GMS Moves to Newly Renovated Office Space

We are pleased to announce that the renovation of our office space  is complete!    Please stop by and visit us in L317 .   Reception Area Program Icons Line the Hall Russek Day Posters and Icons Renovated Office

GMSSO Movie Night: Gattaca 10/16

GMSSO Movie Night: GATTACA Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 6-8pm, 14th Floor, Hiebert Lounge Watch Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law continually battle to find their place in the world and who they are destined to be according to their genes. Free Movie, Popcorn, and Candy! https://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/files/2012/10/MOVIENIGHT2012.pdf  Sponsored by the Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) gmsso@bu.edu

GMS Student Town Meeting 10/18

GMS Student Town Meeting  October 18, 2012 12-1pm; Room R115 Some topics to consider:   New PhD portal-  PiBS https://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/gateway/prospective/old\-phd\-programs/programs/program-in-biomedical-sciences-track/ Fair Expectations https://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/phd/fair-expectations-for-graduate-students/ Professional Development Events https://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/students/professional-life/post\-doc/professional-development-2/ Anything else you would like to talk about, send me an email with a topic or issue: lhyman@bu.edu   Lunch will be served    

October 2 – From Academia to Entrepreneur: How to Start Your Own Company

Discussion with Elizabeth Iorns, Ph.D, winner of the 2012 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Emerging Postdoctoral Entrepreneur award and co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Science Exchange and with William Gunn, Ph.D., Head of Academic Outreach for Mendeley. They will discuss what made leaving academia to work on a startup as an attractive career choice to them. They will share the lessons they've learned along the way as well as the collective wisdom shared within Silicon Valley's thriving startup community. They will also talk about making the transition from academia, how to find the right opportunities, how to be competitive in... More

GMS Participates in October 25th Biomed Virtual Grad School Fair

Please join the Division of Graduate Medical Science at the upcoming Virtual Grad Fair.  Learn about our 26 different MA, MS, PhD and MD/PhD Degrees online while talking to representatives from many of our programs.  Please see details below. Virtual Biomed Grad School Fair : October 25, 2012 Biomedical Sciences Graduate students--Decide where you want to go to school! Unique opportunity to meet Admission Representatives from more than 21 renowned Biomed grad schools Registered Schools Listed Here: http://biomed.careereco.net/virtual-fair/chat-with-organizations/ Connect real-time with schools without leaving your home or office.  Attend the fair online from anywhere! Register here: http://biomed.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-fair-registration/ See BU's Graduate Medical Sciences Profile page here: http://biomed.careereco.net/2012/08/19/bu-medical-sciences/ mode=profile&eid=06418d29d8f8f487a8228722ff0065d9&regid=20ff7d5230a1c729b93198f55fe7eb91&pmode=overview&cf=biomed2012&s=&ss= What students have said about prior events: "The Virtual Fair was extremely... More

Personal Qualities and Career Workshop 9/12

Personal Qualities and Career Dr. Stephen Brady, Ph.D. Director, Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine September 12, 2012 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Evans Building, Room 720 RSVP: sleasman@bu.edu by Tuesday, September 4th, 5:00 PM with full name and position/department GMS doctoral students and fellows are invited to participate in a workshop sponsored by Foundations in Biomedical Sciences that will focus on the impact of temperament and personality on graduate education and career goals. Dr. Stephen Brady has led this workshop for the past several years for emerging leaders of the medical school faculty, and we are now offering it through GMS.  In order to participate... More

Program in Responsible Conduct of Research: Fall Registration

Registration for the Advanced Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Live is now OPEN for Fall 2012 Workshop 1 and 2. Workshop 1: “On Being a Scientist: Maintaining the Research Record and Handling Research Data” Workshop 2: “Collaborative Sciences: Building Collaborative Teams and Resolving Collaborative Differences “ Workshop 1-At BUMC: September 14, 2012 from 1-3PM.  School of Medicine, Hiebert Lounge (14th Floor)   Workshop 1-At BUMC: September 28, 2012 from 1-3PM. School of Medicine, Hiebert Lounge (14th Floor)   Workshop 1-At CRC: September 20, 2012 from 4-6PM. Photonics Center, Colloquium Room (9th Floor)   Workshop 1-At CRC: October 3, 2012 from 4-6PM. Photonics Center, Colloquium Room (9th Floor)   Workshop 2-At BUMC: October 19, 2012... More

GMS Fall/Winter Yoga, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29

A chance to learn about the beneficial effects of yoga on your mental and physical health. Sessions will include breathing exercises that reduce stress and poses that are adaptable to all skill levels. The class will conclude with a discussion about the physiologic effects of the practice and how these principles can be applied to everyday stressful situations. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Taught by an MD/PhD student who is a certified  yoga teacher with more than 200 hours of training and who has an interest in how yoga can be used to prevent disease and heal illness. Please... More