Climate Action Group Project Aims to Improve Mask Disposal
Face masks are an important component of infection control during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the prevalence of face masks has resulted in a great amount of improperly discarded masks around Boston, including on and near the BU Medical Campus. To combat this issue of improper face mask disposal, the Climate Action... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
Memo Regarding Parking Updates
The following memo briefly summarizes a few changes from BU's Parking and Transportation Services. These options are actually on their website. Below are the updated costs and caveats: The 610 Albany Street Garage at $181/month ($6/day at 30days/month). A student can fill out a permit application online and choose the 610... More
Virtual Reception for Underrepresented Graduate Students
The Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs cordially invites you to attend a virtual reception for underrepresented graduate students which will be held on Zoom. Please join us at the reception for an opportunity to connect with graduate students, begin new conversations, and meet team members from the Office of the Provost... More
“I Am a Work In Progress” Event with Dr. Erika Angle
Join us for a special talk from Dr. Erika Angle to learn from her entrepreneurial journeys in science and nonprofit. Find out how BU alumni Dr. Erika Angle (GMS'12) launched her entrepreneurial journey through biotech and social impact. Hear how Dr. Angle founded a biotech company Ixcela and nonprofit Science from... More
Submit Work For BU Art Days 2021
Calling All Artists! Submit your work for Art Days 2021 Exhibition online starting Tuesday, Feb.16 Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit artwork of any medium to the 31st annual BUMC Gallery for the Arts, sponsored by the Provost's Office. Art Days was started by Dean Emeritis Aram Chobanian to foster the... More
Congratulations to the Holiday Book Raffle Winners!
Due to COVID restrictions, we were unfortunately not able host our annual holiday social for GMS students at the end of the fall semester. In its place, we decided to host a holiday book raffle, and we were glad to award 10 students with books from our recommended books to... More
The Legacy of Rebecca Lee Crumpler: What is Possible?
In case you missed this weeklong event celebrating Dr. Crumpler’s 190th birthday with a virtual symposia and discussions to raise additional scholarship funds in her name you can view the synmposia events here. Scroll down to each day to find the specific link to watch that event.. Monday, Feb. 8 |... More
Celebrate the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, Jan. 18 | 2-3 p.m. Please register for this Zoom meeting All members of the BU community are invited to a special presentation commemorating the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. A Life of Service In Healthcare, And Why It’s Important In Today’s World Guest Speaker: Louis W. Sullivan, MD, MACP A 1958 graduate of BUSM and former... More
Welcome Back Raffle
Enter to win here! Raffle winners will be drawn at 12:00PM on Wednesday, January 20th.
2021 Travel & Return To Campus Compliance Update
All returning BU-GMS students must meet the following MA State and University requirements to return to campus: University Requirements: The University is requiring that any graduate student who is entering Massachusetts from a high-risk state or outside the country must have two negative COVID-19 tests, administered at BU and spaced at... More
Coffee Conversations Over Intersession With Your Friendly GMS Staff Member
Dear Students, This year has certainly been a crazy one, and for some of us, it has been the most challenging as of yet. You have made it through the fall semester (some of you 3 semesters!) of learning remotely with the Learn from Anywhere hybrid model. Many of you have... 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
BUMC Paint Your Own Pumpkin Event
At the end of October, the BUMC Student Affairs offices partnered with the Wellbeing Project to bring students a fun, festive event - pumpkin painting! Students (safely and with proper social distancing practices) chose and painted their own pumpkins in the basement of the Instructional (L) Building!
GMS Donation Drive Serves Cradles to Crayons
This year, Graduate Medical Sciences continued our work with Cradles to Crayons – but this time, it looked a bit different. While we weren’t able to physically visit the facility and package donations this winter, GMS held a successful donation drive, collecting various items for children in need. We are thrilled... More
Recommended Reads During Intersession
Enter the raffle to be 1 of 10 students to win a book from this list! Raffle winners will be drawn at 12:00PM on December 21st. Winners must respond by the end of the day as to which book from the list they prefer and their full mailing address (so we... More
A Holiday Message from BUSM Dean Karen Antman
Please take a moment to watch this short holiday message from BUSM Dean Karen Antman.
BUMC Self-Care Market: A Smash Hit On Campus!
Everyone knows that the week before finals is a stressful time of year. But, thanks to the first-ever BUMC Self Care Market on Wednesday, December 9th, students were able to fight off the final exam blues with a variety of mood-boosting goodies. A generous grant from the Wellbeing Project allowed the... More
“This Is The Calling Of My Life”
In a year of police violence against Black people, a global pandemic, and a growing movement for racial justice, Ibram X. Kendi and BU’s Center for Antiracist Research will help lead the way forward. Check out this Bostonia article about Dr. Kendi's work at BU's Center for Antiracist Research! Read here: https://www.bu.edu/articles/2020/ibram-x-kendi-bu-center-for-antiracist-research/
Ringing in a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!
Travel Reminders: As the winter holidays approach and some of you may be planning to travel, we wanted to share some reminders about COVID-19 compliance: Daily health screenings are not required during the year-end intersession holiday (December 24 – January 3) unless you are scheduled to return to campus for any reason. The... More
This Is Your Opportunity
GMS By The Numbers 1 Unparalleled graduate education experience in the heart of biotech Boston, MA 2 Special Master's programs to prepare you for medical or dental school 4 Clinical and healthcare Master's programs in the BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine 7 Master's programs can be completed in one year 16 PhD programs... More
11/17/2020 – Microaggressions & Their Impact on Professional Development in the Academy
GMS DEI participated in the Department of Medical Sciences & Education monthly "Educators Collaborative Lunch" where BUMC educators share and exchange ideas for best practices in pedagogy for graduate biomedical education over lunch. The topic was Microaggressions & Their Impact on Professional Development in the Academy . Please click the link... More