Student Spotlight: Caitlin Ridgewell PhD ’22
Caitlin Ridgewell is a PhD candidate in the Behavioral Neurosciences program whose lab studies brain health and cognition in active duty military service members. Her dissertation studied the use of a novel neuromodulatory technique on stress and performance. Caitlin will graduate in May 2022. Which topic did you choose for your... More
BU Physician Assistant Students Donate 107 Items to Dimock Community Health Center
The BU PA classes of 2022 and 2023 raised $132 to provide 107 items to the Dimock Community Health Center as part of a community service project launched by students Michaela Carrier and Haley Seagroves-Robbe. These items included 101 books for children ages zero to five and six packs of crayons. More
Looking Back on Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
April 4th to 8th marked National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, a chance for Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) to honors our students’ accomplishments and dedication to their academic, scientific, and professional pursuits. Throughout the week, GMS hosted three separate events that brought our community together to network, build professional profiles, More
Introducing This Year’s GMS Commencement Speakers!
With commencement coming up in just a few short weeks, we’d like to take a moment to highlight the four student speakers selected for the upcoming Graduate Medical Sciences Commencement ceremonies. Three students were chosen to speak at the Master’s Commencement Ceremony, and one student was chosen to speak at the... More
Dollar$ and $ense: April 2022
Complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA today! The 2022-2023 FAFSA is now open as of October 1st. If you plan on using Federal Direct Unsubsidized and/or Federal Graduate PLUS Loan funds during the 2022-2023 academic year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023), you will need to complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA. While the priority deadline... More
Physician Assistant Class of 2024 White Coat Ceremony
On Friday, March 25th, the Physician Assistant program welcomed their new cohort of students in a white coat ceremony. The 25 students in the class of 2024 for the BUSM PA program were welcomed by Susan White, MD, Program Director and BUSM Dean and campus Provost, Karen Antman, MD. As part... More
Celebrating our Students
Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) is excited to show our PhD and master's students appreciation for the rich culture, community and innovated science you bring to our division. We are proud to call ourselves GMS because of the academic, professional and scientific pursuits you all accomplish every day. In appreciation for... More
2022 Dahod Awards
Dr. Karen Antman (BUMC Provost and BUSM Dean) is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Dahod Pilot Grant Program Fund and the Dahod International Scholar. In August 2008, Shamim Dahod (CGS’76, CAS’78, MED’87) and her husband Ashraf gave $10.5M to BUSM to establish the Shamim and Ashraf Dahod... More
Museum & BSO Memberships
Looking for weekend plans? In the mood for music or art? BU Students can register for a free Boston Symphony Orchestra College Card. This grants access to a number of different BSO performances. Not only that, students can also receive free or discounted tickets to the ICA, the Isabella Stewart... More
Dollar$ and $ense: March 2022
Complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA today! The 2022-2023 FAFSA is open as of October 1st. If you plan on using Federal Direct Unsubsidized and/or Federal Graduate PLUS Loan funds during the 2022-2023 academic year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023), you will need to complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA. While the priority deadline was... More
BUSM Art Day 2022 Recap
BUSM celebrated their annual Art Days event with a two day gallery featuring student, staff and faculty submissions of various talent and mediums on February 22 - 23rd, 2022. The annual event was started by Dean Emeritis Aram Chobanian to support and foster the growth of the creative arts at BUSM. Students, More
Vulnerability in Leadership: Success from Mentorship
What does Leadership mean to you? How does being vulnerable in building your mentor and mentee relationship add to the success of these relationships? This past Monday (February 14th 2022) GMS and their C3 Center (Community Catalyst Center) in partnership with the Graduate Student Affairs office hosted ‘Vulnerable Leadership Part... More
Louis C. Gerstenfeld, PhD, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The professor of orthopaedic surgery has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the inaugural Orthopaedic Research Society International Section of Fracture Repair (ISFR) Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations on being the 2022 recipient of the inaugural Orthopaedic Research Society International Section of Fracture Repair (ISFR) Lifetime Achievement Award! Can you tell... More
Celebrating Black Women in Science
In honor of Black History Month, BU GMS would like to celebrate black women in science who have made major breakthroughs in the field of medicine. Click on the images below to learn more about their backgrounds and contributions to not only science, but equality. Highlighted below are notable media and... More
Dollar$ and $ense: February 2022
Complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA today! The 2022-2023 FAFSA is now open as of October 1st. If you plan on using Federal Direct Unsubsidized and/or Federal Graduate PLUS Loan funds during the 2022-2023 academic year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023), you will need to complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA. We recommend doing so... More
Black History Month: Notable Scientists
In honor of Black History Month, BU GMS would like to highlight notable African American scientists who have made major breakthroughs in the field of medicine. Click on the images below to learn more about their backgrounds and contributions to not only science, but equality, as well.
BUMC Moves to Unobserved COVID Testing
Effective Thursday, Jan. 27, the Medical Campus will transition to unobserved COVID testing for all students, staff and faculty. Testing becomes fully unobserved on Thursday, Feb. 3. Please note the following: You will receive an unobserved kit (swab, tube, and plastic bag) when you arrive for your observed test during the... More
C. James McKnight, PhD, Appointed GMS Associate Provost/Dean
Effective Jan. 1, the associate professor of physiology & biophysics, replaces Deborah Stearns-Kurosawa, PhD, who stepped down from the role at the end of 2021. Read Full Article Here
Dollar$ and $ense: January 2022
Spring 2022 Loan Disbursements & Refunds Student Financial Services will begin processing refund requests after your program’s semester start date (see below). Please be sure to log in to the Student Link to put in your refund request before that date so that we can process your refund without delay. Once... More
What a Semester it has Been!
To our GMS Community, The Fall 2021 semester is wrapping up this holiday season after a semester of being back on campus together. Between classes, extracurricular activities, research, and events, we have certainly had an eventful semester that has been full of academic success, research and building back our community after... More
Where to See Holiday Lights in Boston
Though many of Boston’s popular holiday festivities have been put on pause this year, there is still one tradition that has remained mostly intact - festive lights that you can view all around the city. Here are some of the best spots to visit that are sure to get you... More
Upcoming GMS Admission Events
Take a look at what events are happening within our programs at GMS. We look forward to admitting students for next year's class. Please note that all events are in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Previous GMS-wide Events Spring Virtual Fair February 26th, 2025 Access Recordings Here Upcoming Masters Programs Events MS in Oral Health Sciences Program Event Date Details Monthly Prospective... More
Recommended Reads During Intersession
Co-sponsored by GMS Student Affairs and The Alumni Medical Library: Enter the raffle to be 1 of 20 students to win a book from this list! Raffle winners will be drawn at 12:00PM on December 15th. Winners must respond by the end of the day as to which book from the... More
Tis the Season To Mingle 12/2 in Hiebert Lounge
‘Tis the season to mingle! Last Thursday (December 2nd), GMS and the C3 (Community Catalyst Center) hosted an end of semester celebration gathering faculty, staff and students for some safe holiday cheer. The celebration highlighted the growing GMS community after a year of necessary separation due to the pandemic. It... More
Dollar$ and $ense: December 2021
Spring 2022 Loan Disbursements & Refunds Student Financial Services will begin processing refund requests after your program’s semester start date (see below). Please be sure to log in to the Student Link to put in your refund request before that date so that we can process your refund without delay. Once we have... More