Picture a Scientist
March is Women’s History Month! To celebrate, we will be hosting a free virtual screening of Picture a Scientist. The official synopsis: “PICTURE A SCIENTIST chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep […]
SNAP Benefits For Eligible BU Students
Due to a change in federal law, students who filed a 20/21 FAFSA and had an expected family contribution of zero and/or were determined eligible for Federal Work Study – though not necessarily working – may be eligible for SNAP benefits for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. More information about this recent SNAP (Supplemental […]
Fighting Stress with Care Packages
We care about the wellbeing of our GMS community, and know how hard the ongoing challenge of this pandemic is on all of us. Recently, the GMS Student Affairs, Professional Life, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion offices teamed up with the Wellbeing Project to provide care packages to our students. Items like hot chocolate packs […]
Shake it Off! Exercise Series
Shake it OFF! is a free virtual exercise series for members of the GMS community. Attendees at every event will receive a virtual ticket for an end of the semester raffle, where two winners will receive a $25 gift certificate of their choice! Class Schedule Feb 28: 6pm Strength Based Yoga March 7: 6pm Kickboxing […]
Rosie’s Place Donation Drive
The Graduate Medical Science Student Organization (GMSSO), Women’s Professional Development Committee (WPDC), Biomedical PhD Student Organization (BPSO) and Minority & International Scientists Organization (MISO) recently co-sponsored a donation drive to benefit Rosie’s Place. Rosie’s Place was founded in 1974 as the first women’s shelter in the United States. Currently, the organization offers meals and shelter […]
Midterms De-Stress Care Packages
GMSSO SPARK: Science Projects Activities Reaching Kids
Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) has been awarded a $1,000 Civic Engagement Grant from Research!America. They plan to work with the Dorchester Boys and Girls Club to provide resources and supplies for scientific outreach with “SPARK: Science Projects Activities Reaching Kids.” The initiative is led by Raissa Zuim Dantas De Souza and Shannon Forlivio. […]
Clinical Master’s Programs Boston University
Pursuit to Higher Education-BU-GMS 2021 (Feb 18) Clinical and research masters programs
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 […]