Symptomatic Testing For COVID on BUMC & CRC
General Information covering all COVID-19 questions regarding testing and policies on campus can be found on the COVID-19 Information Webpage here. Testing Testing is recommended for any faculty, staff or student exhibiting symptoms through either Student Health Service (students) or BU Occupational Health (Faculty or Staff). There are two options for testing for students on […]
Campus Repopulation & Updated BU Public Health Protocols
To: Boston University Faculty and Staff From: Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations Judy Platt, Director of Student Health Services Date: June 1, 2021 Subject: Campus Repopulation and Updated BU Public Health Protocols As the data related to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to improve, leaders across […]
Midterms De-Stress Care Packages
2/18/2021 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Medicine and Science
On Thursday, February 18th, from 4:00pm – 5:00pm, the GMS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office held a discussion panel titled: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Science and Medicine This interactive panel discussion was held with African American alumni across disciplines to discuss Imposter Syndrome – the overwhelming feeling of self-doubt and attribution of luck in spite […]
Art Days 2021 Launched for Online Viewing
Nearly 100 submissions, 45 artists Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to view the 31st annual BUMC Gallery for the Arts. Art Days is an annual art exhibition started by BU President and BUSM Dean Emeritus Aram Chobanian to support the continued growth of creative arts at BUMC. Now sponsored by the BUMC Provost’s Office, it […]
2/10/2021 – Entrepreneur Fireside Chat with Dr. Erika Angle
Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle (GMS’12) received her PhD from the Biochemistry department at Boston University School of Medicine and has gone on to found two startups, Science from Scientists (nonprofit) and Ixcela (a gut microbiome biotech company). Through the success of these ventures, she has been awarded the 2017 Young Alumni award and later the […]
Feb. 1 BUMC Winter Storm Advisory
Boston University Medical Campus will be open Monday, Feb. 1, but all classes and exams for BUSM, GMS and SPH will be held remotely. BUSM Medical, PA and GMS students who are assigned to inpatient services or clinics are expected to be present, if possible. Students who are assigned to outpatient services should check with their course director […]
University-wide Wellness Days
Please read over the following two announcements regarding the Boston University Wellness Days for students scheduled for March 18th and March 31st. Announcement from Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Memo to Program Directors from Dr. Stearns-Kurosawa, GMS Associate Dean If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to gmssa@bu.edu.
Memo to Program Directors Re: Wellness Days in March
To: Program Directors From: Deborah Stearns-Kurosawa, PhD, Associate Provost/Dean ad interim Date: January 26, 2021 Subject: Wellness Days in March Dear Colleagues, As you know, the university has decreed March 18 and March 31 as student Wellness Days to help alleviate student stress and compensate somewhat for the loss of spring break. In general, GMS […]
Appropriate Treatment in Graduate Education
GMS is committed to providing a work and educational environment that is supportive of all personnel, and is professional, collegial, and conducive to providing exceptional training in teaching, research and patient care. We strive to provide environments in which our students, trainees, staff and faculty can flourish. The school places a high priority on the […]