GMSSO Operation Gratitude 11/27 – 12/6
The Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) will be collecting donations for service members stationed abroad in the BU School of Medicine Lobby on November 27th-29th and December 4th-6th from 11:00am-1:00pm. Donations will also be accepted in the GMS Office, L-317. Please view the flyer to see what types of donations are needed. For more information contact gmsso@bu.edu
Diverse Careers in Science: A Panel Discussion
Join us on December 4, 2012 from 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m. in Bakst Auditorium for an exciting panel discussion followed by a networking opportunity. Many individuals with Ph.D's in biological sciences will change paths over the course of their careers. This might mean a move out of the lab or elsewhere into functions like education, operations, clinical, marketing, business development, or legal. For those thinking about their future, this program will highlight how people engineer career changes, how these careers evolve, and how you can guide your career path over the near and long term. Join us for a panel discussion... More
“myIDP” 11/27 Workshop presented by Dr. Cynthia Fuhrmann
Creating Your Individual Development Plan, Part I: Finding the Right Career Path for YOU Scientists today follow many different types of scientific career paths. But with so many options, how do you decide which is the best for you? In this workshop, you will consider your top skills, interests, and values, and then identify strategies for tailoring your career exploration to these unique individual characteristics. Taught by Cynthia Fuhrmann, co-author of “myIDP” (a new online career-planning tool hosted by AAAS and Science Careers), this interactive workshop will propel you toward the next step... More
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®id=20ff7d5230a1c729b93198f55fe7eb91&pmode=overview&cf=biomed2012&s=&ss= What students have said about prior events: "The Virtual Fair was extremely... More