GMS-Wide Welcome Back Town Hall
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WPDC Book Club
This book club is a space where members can discuss literature that speaks to the diverse experiences of women building careers in science. At our first meeting, we will be discussing Part 1 of Lab Girl, by Hope Jahren. Register here to reserve your spot today!
9/23 – Dr. Lilian Cheung | SheInspires Lunch Series
The Women's Professional Development Committee hosts monthly networking lunches with guest speakers from a variety of careers. This month, we will be hosting Dr. Lilian Cheung, D.Sc., R.D. from Harvard's SPH. Dr. Lilian Cheung is a lecturer and the Director of Health Promotion & Communication at the Harvard School of Public... More
Dear Incoming GMS Students, As part of the orientation programming on August 31st, we are holding two scheduled Resource Fair sessions. These two sessions will be identical in their content to accommodate your schedule throughout the day. The first session will be held from 2:00pm EST – 3:00pm EST, and the second... More
BUMC Toastmasters Virtual Open House
Overcome your fear of speaking in a friendly, supportive atmosphere! Learn to: Organize your thoughts Think on your feet Develop meeting skills Build confidence Increase your vocabulary Practice leadership skills Speak with clarity and fluency Provide and receive feedback Visit our VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE Meeting! Have fun and warm up with us... More
Dr. Caroline Apovian | SheInspires Series
Dr. Apovian is a Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics in the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition at Boston University School of Medicine. She is a nationally and internationally recognized authority on Nutrition, Metabolism and Obesity Medicine and has been in the field of Obesity and Nutrition for nearly three... More
Fifteen STaRS Share Their Summer Research
The Summer Training as Research Scholars (STaRS) Program concluded its 10-week research experience with a virtual symposium held Aug. 6. Overseen here within Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS), the STaRS Program is funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the NIH. It has trained 150 scholars and received more... More
Free Movie Viewing | “Picture A Scientist”
“Picture A Scientist” In honor of Women’s Equality Day today, which commemorates women’s right to vote, join Graduate Medical Sciences for a celebration of the contributions of women in science as we virtually screen the critically acclaimed documentary, “Picture a Scientist” between August 26th and August 29th. “Picture A Scientist” chronicles... More
Student Updates & Wellness Resources
Wellness & Your Health Student Life and Wellness Calendar GMS - Your Health is Important Graduate Student Support Group, meets Wednesdays from 5:00-5:50pm; call 617-353-3569 to join Behavioral Health Services Wellbeing Project Resources Emotional Wellbeing Social Wellbeing Physical Wellbeing Environmental Wellbeing Intellectual Wellbeing Financial Wellbeing SHS Tips for Managing Anxiety ... More
GMS Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Richard Giadone
Dr. Richard Giadone received his PhD in Molecular and Translational Medicine from Graduate Medical Sciences in May of 2020. He currently works with SARS-CoV-2 testing in the Murphy Lab in the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM). Q: Why did you choose to study molecular and translational medicine? A lot of people say... More
GMS HPE Alumnus On COVID-19 Frontlines at BMC
Alumni Spotlight: Alex Sheng, MD, MHPE Dr. Sheng is the Associate Residency Program Director in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Boston Medical Center and Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Medicine. He received his Master’s degree in Health Professions Education from Boston University Graduate Medical Sciences in 2019. Q: Why... More
Welcome Incoming Students! Orientation 2020
August 31st marks the first day the Fall 2020 semester for most of the programs within GMS. While some programs like Oral Health Sciences have already had their own Orientation and started classes, all other programs' students will attend the GMS Orientation virtually via Zoom to kick off the academic... More
ART DAYS- Antiracism Theme
Art Days has filled Hiebert Lounge with artwork of all kinds (paintings, photos, poetry, sculpture, needlework, etc.) from BUMC students, faculty and staff for 30 years. This annual all-campus event is sponsored by the Provost’s office, with the exhibition mounted by the Creative Arts Society. The recent horrific deaths of Stephon Clark, More
GMS Associate Dean Welcomes Students Back to Campus
A Note from GMS Associate Dean Dr. Stearns-Kurosawa: It is now August with the waning days of an exceptionally odd summer upon us. I was fortunate to spend a few days off in northern Maine at the coast with my family in an area I’ve visited several times where I’m usually... More
Back 2 BU Graduate & Professional Students Guide
Stay up to date with all the details about returning to class, the lab, and life on the Medical campus. Graduate and Professional Studies - including details about GMS's LfA programs can be found here and through the Graduate Campus Guide which is continuously updated. Please reach out to GMS Student Affairs... More
Student Updates & Wellness Resources
Wellness & Your Health Health Promotion & Prevention GMS - Your Health is Important Graduate Student Support Group Behavioral Health Services Wellbeing Project Resources GMS Wellness Webpage SHS Virtual Workshops Mindfulness Meditation: See Wellness Calendar Insecurities Having Food Insecurity Issues? Place an online order at Our Community Cupboard Having Financial Insecurity... More
6/24 A Day of Collective Engagement: Racism and Antiracism, Our Realities and Our Roles
A Note from President Brown & BU Leadership: June 16, 2020 Dear Boston University Community, We are currently experiencing one of the most significant human rights moments of our lifetimes, as people in all 50 states and around the world have mobilized in horror in response to the killing of yet another unarmed... More
Safe Return to BUMC Update
This week we began the incremental resumption of research activities on the Medical Campus. Labs are beginning to ramp up following approval of each lab’s plan to keep a safe density of lab members, to have available PPE and cleaning supplies, and to use best practices to reduce transmission of... More
7/9 Endurance Strategies for Uncertain Times
From the Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs Office: Endurance Strategies for Uncertain Times Thursday, July 9 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Over the past months we have collectively experienced the disturbing unraveling of our daily lives. And the impacts of the global pandemic, racial unrest, and government proclamations have affected all of... More
Stand with GMS by joining the BUMC OUT & Ally List
June is Pride Month! Check out the new BUMC OUT & Ally List, which is a public listing of clinicians, faculty, and practitioners, researchers, staff, students, and trainees across BUMC and BMC who identify as LGBTQ+ or as allies for the LGBTQ+ community. Read more about this initiative in BU Today.
June 10, 2020 | A Day to #ShutDownSTEM
Dear faculty and staff, I write this to share my perspective as a person of color and a professional. My opinion was solicited, and I share these sentiments with the utmost respect. By now you may be aware of the #ShutDownSTEM initiative, in response to the most recent murders of Black... More
Meet Dr. Brady: Faces of Diversity
Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry What led you to pursue a career in mental health counseling and in particular why academia? I have been interested in the field of mental health for a very long time. When I finished my undergraduate degree in Sociology with plans to go to Law... More
DEI Social Justice Resources
As we continue to grapple with the painful events surrounding race, violence and police brutality in America, we encourage our students, faculty and staff to engage in learning and reflection on the experiences of people of color in our country. Please visit the GMS DEI page for an updated list of... More
Upcoming Postdoc & Postdoctoral Affairs Events
Career Exploration and Planning for PhDs and Postdocs Wednesday, June 10 | 1:00-2:30 pm Join us for an introduction to the online tools ImaginePhD and MyIDP, which are available to BU doctoral and postdoctoral students for career exploration and professional planning. RSVP. Academic Job Search Panel Thursday, June 18 | 3:00-4:30 pm A diverse panel of... More