29th Annual Henry I. Russek Student Achievement Day Celebrates GMS Academic Research and Service
Graduate Medical Sciences marked the 29th Annual Henry I. Russek Student Achievement Day on Friday, April 21, in the Hiebert Lounge. Russek Day, held each year since 1994, honors the memory of both Henry I. Russek, MD, a prolific physician scientist in cardiology, and his wife, philanthropist Elayne Russek. The Russek’s daughter, Shelley Russek, PhD, organizes the event each […]
PhD Student Spotlight: Emilie Mausser ‘23
Emilie Mausser is a PhD candidate in the Molecular and Translational Medicine program through the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS). Emilie’s research in the lab of Professor of Medicine Deborah Anderson, PhD, works on developing a nonhormonal, on-demand contraceptive product. Emilie successfully defended her dissertation in March 2023 and will graduate in the upcoming May […]
PhD Student Spotlight: Keshia Pitt ‘23
Today, we’re highlighting Keshia Pitt, a May PhD candidate in the Molecular and Translational Medicine program through the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS). Keshia’s dissertation, which she successfully defended in March 2023, studied the effect of the p63 gene on the acceleration of epithelial cancer. During her time at BU, she has worked under Associate […]
Introducing Our 2023 Commencement Speakers!
With Commencement fast approaching, we would like to take a moment to highlight the four students who have been selected to speak at this year’s Graduate Medical Sciences ceremonies. Three students were chosen to speak at the Master’s Ceremony, and one student was chosen to represent GMS at the MD, PhD & MD/PhD Ceremony. All […]
A Look Back At 2023 Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week
Graduate Medical Sciences and the Community Catalyst Center were thrilled to celebrate our students during this year’s Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, recognized from April 3 to 7. Throughout the week, GMS, C3 and our collaborators hosted a variety of events that brought students together for networking, professional development and community connection. Check out […]
MS Student Spotlight: Khoa Duong (HPE ‘23)
Khoa Duong is a student in the Masters in Health Professions Education program at Graduate Medical Sciences. A pulmonary doctor and medical teacher from Vietnam, Duong was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in the United States. Khoa attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh […]
Spring 2023 COVID-19 Transitions
To: Boston University Community From: Judy T. Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services Date: April 4, 2023 RE: Spring 2023 COVID-19 Transitions Dear Members of our Boston University Community, With the spring semester moving along quickly, I write to share information about our COVID-19 related policies that will begin […]
Celebrate Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week with GMS and C3!
April 3 to 7 marks Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week, and we are excited to mark the occasion at Graduate Medical Sciences! We have a full week of events planned by GMS, the Community Catalyst Center and our collaborators. Check out our GPSAW calendar below, and click here to see a list of all […]
GMS Program in Biomedical Sciences Hosts Second-Annual PiBS Accepted Applicant Visit Day
The Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) hosted its second-annual Accepted Applicant Visit Day on Friday, March 17. The day-long event introduced accepted program applicants to the wide array of academic and scholarly programming, research and professional development opportunities and campus resources offered by PiBS, the Medical Campus and the wider Boston University community. Event attendees […]
Second-year BU GSDM Student Talks Work & Life Balance with OHS Students
The Oral Health Sciences peer-mentoring program, DentMent, invited Elias Hilaire to speak with the current cohort about work-life balance on Thursday, March 16. Hilaire is a second-year student at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Originally from Baltimore, MD, Hilaire graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. He then completed a post-baccalaureate program […]