Fall 2025 Virtual Fair

Join us on October 29th!

Join BU Graduate Medical Sciences on Wednesday, October 29th to learn more about our Masters and PhD programs!  You will have the opportunity to meet program directors and managers, gain insight to life at GMS, and receive answers to any questions you may have.  We look forward to seeing you at the fair!

PhD Programs

Master’s Programs

*The Genetic Counseling program will be holding its own session separate from the virtual fair.  Please click here to sign-up.

Other Sessions

Session Details

11:00am

• Welcome// Intro to GMS & Boston // What Program Is Right For You?
  Presented by: Dr. C. James McKnight, Associate Provost & Dean, Graduate Medical Sciences
  Dr. Theresa Davies, Assistant Dean of Masters Programs

We welcome everyone interested in our various Masters and PhD programs across BU’s Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS). Check out this session to get a quick overview of our programs and hear from our Assistant Dean of Masters Programs about how to determine which graduate program is right for you.

11:30am

• Biomedical Forensic Sciences
  Presented by: Professor Amy Brodeur, Associate Program Director
  Adam Hall, Assistant Professor

The MS Biomedical Forensic Sciences trains students in the basic principles of forensic science with a strong biomedical and chemistry background, providing crucial expertise to forensic investigations. Graduates are prepared to pursue a variety of career options in crime laboratories, medical examiner offices, law enforcement agencies, scientific instrument companies and hospital or biotechnology laboratories. Check out the BMFS Program to learn more!

• Healthcare Emergency Management
  Presented by: Patty Jones, Program Administrator

The MS in Healthcare Emergency Management program prepares individuals to work across the spectrum of emergency and crisis management, with an emphasis on events related to the fields of biomedical sciences and healthcare. Check out the Healthcare Emergency Management Program to learn more!

• Health Professions Education
  Presented by: Dr. Jeff Markuns, Program Director

The MS in Health Professions Education program is designed to help doctors, nurses, advanced practice providers, therapists, and a wide range of other health professionals become experts in health professions education. This degree prepares those with years of practical experience to better train and educate the next generation of healthcare providers. Check out the HPE Program to learn more!

• Student Life and Community Catalyst Center (C3)
  Presented by: Kimberly Arena, Director of Graduate Affairs, GMS
  Sarah Rowan, Community Relations Specialist, GMS

Hear from current students about life as a Graduate Medical Sciences student here on the BU Medical campus in the South End as well as in greater Boston, a vibrant city rich in history, art, sports, medicine and education. Check out our Student Life information to learn more!

12:00pm

• Anatomy & Neurobiology (MS and PhD Programs)
  Presented by: Dr. Jeannine Foley, Program Director
  Anna Botticello, Program Administrator

The MS in Anatomy (Vesalius Program) is a rigorous two-year program incorporating coursework in anatomical and neurobiological principles. Graduates are prepared to pursue further studies in the biomedical sciences including teaching, research, and health care. Check out the Anatomy & Neurobiology Program to learn more!

• Graduate Program for Neuroscience (PhD)
  Presented by: Dr. Shelley Russek, Program Director

The Graduate Program for Neuroscience (GPN) is a University-wide PhD degree-granting program in neuroscience that unites the graduate training faculty on the Medical Campus (BUMC) and the Charles River Campus (CRC). The GPN curriculum provides a broad cross-disciplinary core education including molecular, cellular, and systems, cognitive and behavioral, computational and clinical and the flexibility to take neuroscience-related coursework in any of the departments and programs of the University to build depth of specialization. Check out the GPN Program to learn more!

• Oral Health Sciences
  Presented by: Dr. Theresa Davies, Program Director
  Andrew Best, Program Manager

The MS in Oral Health Sciences program is a one-year credential-enhancing pre-dental master’s program. The mission is to prepare students as strong candidates for future admission to dental school Through academic and professional enrichment events, students are supported at all steps towards program completion and dental school admission. Check out the Oral Health Sciences Program to learn more!

• Student Life and Community Catalyst Center (C3)
  Presented by: Kimberly Arena, Director of Graduate Affairs, GMS
  Sarah Rowan, Community Relations Specialist, GMS

Hear from current students about life as a Graduate Medical Sciences student here on the BU Medical campus in the South End as well as in greater Boston, a vibrant city rich in history, art, sports, medicine and education. Check out our Student Life information to learn more!

12:30

• Clinical Research
  Presented by: Dr. Janice Weinberg, Program Director

The MS in Clinical Research prepares students to engage in the discovery, development, and application of knowledge as it pertains to all areas of clinical research.  Students demonstrate the ability to design, conduct and analyze research and clinical trials in a variety of healthcare and biomedical settings. Check out the Clinical Research Program to learn more!

• Financing Your Education
  Presented by: Yujin Kang, Assistant Director, Student Financial Services

Financial Aid for graduate students is just a bit different than for undergrads, especially when it comes to scholarships, loans and more. Learn about your opportunities and ask all of your questions about financial aid. Check out the Financial Aid webpage to learn more

• Pathology Laboratory Sciences
  Presented by: Professor Elizabeth Duffy, Assistant  Professor

The MS in Pathology Laboratory Sciences program offers a unique blend of comprehensive biomedical science education with pragmatic, hands-on skill acquisition in basic science and laboratory techniques of pathology and related disciplines. Graduates are prepared for future careers in academia, the biotech industry, the pharmaceutical industry, medical school, and PhD programs. Check out the Pathology Laboratory Sciences Program to learn more!

• Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS)
  Presented by: Dr. Chris Gabel, Program Director

Boston University’s Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) provides rigorous training towards a PhD degree by integrating the foundations of interdisciplinary biomedical research with focused investigation and preparation for career advancement. PiBS offers first-year students the opportunity to explore a variety of research areas over the course of three laboratory rotations along with a core curriculum to help determine the direction of their PhD focus. Check out PiBS to learn more!

1:00pm

• Admissions
  Presented by: Kaitlin Moua, Admissions & Recruitment Specialist

The GMS Admissions Office will be there to provide a brief presentation on general admissions requirements for GMS followed by Q & A for program specific questions.  Stop by and get all your admission questions answered.

• Biomedical Research Technologies
  Presented by: Dr. Louis Gerstenfeld, Program Co-Director
  

The MS in Biomedical Research Technologies is a one-year program designed to prepare students for careers in biomedical research. The degree equips students with a solid grasp of the principles underlying various research core technologies operations, its relevance to an array of biomedical problems and the technical skills to implement these technologies. Check out the Biomedical Research Technologies Program to learn more!

• Financing Your Education
  Presented by: Yujin Kang, Assistant Director, Student Financial Services

Financial Aid for graduate students is just a bit different than for undergrads, especially when it comes to scholarships, loans and more. Learn about your opportunities and ask all of your questions about financial aid. Check out the Financial Aid webpage to learn more

• Forensic Anthropology
  Presented by: Paul L’Italien, Program Instructor
  

The MS in Forensic Anthropology trains students to apply the principles of anthropology, anatomy and osteology to establish biological profiles, excavation of remains, criminal casework and other scenarios with unidentified remains and are prepared for positions in state medical examiners offices, government or private crime laboratories, state or federal law enforcement agencies or academic settings. Check out the Forensic Anthropology Program to learn more!

• Medical Sciences (MAMS)
  Presented by: Devin Weaver, Admissions Counselor

The MS in Medical Sciences program is a Special Master’s Program that prepares students for a career in medicine by providing an academic environment that fosters integrity, collaboration, professionalism, cultural competence and lifelong learning. Since it began in 1985, it has helped over 2,000 students gain admission to U.S. medical schools. Check out the Medical Sciences (MAMS) Program to learn more!

1:30pm

• Admissions
  Presented by: Kaitlin Moua, Admissions & Recruitment Specialist

The GMS Admissions Office will be there to provide a brief presentation on general admissions requirements for GMS followed by Q & A for program specific questions.  Stop by and get all your admission questions answered.

• Pharmacology (PhD)
  Presented by: Dr. Rachel Flynn, Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics

The PhD in Pharmacology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is a unique interdisciplinary and interdepartmental learning environment for doctoral students. The first 18 months emphasize formal course work and a sequence of four required laboratory rotations. Laboratory work provides students with the opportunity to investigate potential areas for dissertation research while enhancing the breadth of their training. Students also experience an industrial rotation at Pfizer to develop their research skills. Check out the Pharmacology PhD Program to learn more. 

• Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine
  Presented by: Shae Carter, Program Admissions and Recruitment Specialist
  Mike Romero, Senior Program Manager
  

The MS Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine is the only accredited program that is housed in a medical school. Our emphasis on behavioral medicine and neuroscience makes us unlike any other counseling program. The two-year intensive program prepares graduates for mental health counseling licensure in Massachusetts and in other states. The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Check out the Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine Program to learn more!

• Nutrition & Metabolism
  Presented by: Dr. Lynn Moore, Program Director
  Dr. Jude Deeney, Assistant Professor
  

The MS in Nutrition and Metabolism program is an interdisciplinary graduate program with the opportunity for students to carry out focused research in clinical, epidemiologic, or laboratory-based studies. It prepares students for future studies in medicine and dentistry, doctoral-level studies, and careers in scientific research. Check out the Nutrition & Metabolism Program to learn more!

7:00pm

• Genetic Counseling
  Presented by: Professor Kathleen Swenson, Program Director

The MS in Genetic Counseling Program is committed to providing high-quality training through dynamic coursework, dedicated mentoring, diverse fieldwork and innovative learning experiences to develop motivated genetic counselors to meet the needs of an expanding landscape in genetics and genomics. The primary objective of the Master of Science Degree Program in Genetic Counseling is to educate graduate students in the core concepts of human genetics and counseling. Check out the Genetic Counseling Program to learn more!