Spring 2025 Virtual Fair

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        Schedule 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 Master’s Programs

            We welcome everyone interested in our various Master’s 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 Master’s Programs about how to determine which graduate program is right for you.

            11:30am

                • Anatomy & Neurobiology – Vesalius
                  Presented by: 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!

                • 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!

                • Student Life, Professional Development, and the Community Catalyst Center (C3)
                  Presented by: Kimberly Arena, Director of Graduate Affairs, GMS
                  Sarah Rowan, Community Relations Specialist, GMS
                  Dr. Bénédicte Gnangnon, Director of Professional Development

                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

                              • Admissions
                                Presented by: Anne Buck, Academic Program Manager
                                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.

                              • 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!

                                    • Forensic Anthropology
                                      Presented by: Dr. Tara Moore, Program Director

                                    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!

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

                                      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, Professional Development, and the Community Catalyst Center (C3)
                                        Presented by: Kimberly Arena, Director of Graduate Affairs, GMS
                                        Sarah Rowan, Community Relations Specialist, GMS
                                        Bénédicte Gnangnon, Director of Professional Development

                                      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

                                                    • Admissions
                                                      Presented by: Anne Buck, Academic Program Manager
                                                      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 Forensic Sciences
                                                      Presented by: Professor Amy Brodeur, Associate Program Director

                                                    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!

                                                      • 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!

                                                                    1:00pm

                                                                            • Financing Your Education
                                                                              Presented by: Kathryn Wilson, 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!

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

                                                                            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!

                                                                                • 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!

                                                                                  1:30pm

                                                                                    • Financing Your Education
                                                                                      Presented by: Kathryn Wilson, 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!

                                                                                    • 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!

                                                                                    • Physician Assistant Program
                                                                                      Presented by: Dr. Susan White, Program Director

                                                                                    The Boston University Physician Assistant program provides innovative education to students who will deliver exceptional care for a diverse population of patients, including those from vulnerable communities. We value professionalism and service, and strive to prepare our graduates to practice medicine as an ethical member of a patient-centered, inter-disciplinary health care team.

                                                                                    • Physiology & Biophysics
                                                                                      Presented by: Dr. Assen Marintchev , Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics

                                                                                    The Department of Physiology & Biophysics at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is proud to offer extensive graduate programs that stresses broad laboratory training and original research performed under the direction of a faculty advisor. Research in the department encompasses many facets of structural biology, cell biology, molecular and cellular physiology, and molecular biophysics.  Check out the Physiology & Biophysics Program to learn more!