SheInspires Lunch with Dr. Fiona Randall 11/19
Join WPDC as they celebrate their next SheInspires guest, Dr. Fiona Randall from Vertex Pharmaceuticals! Dr. Randall is Senior Director of Alliance Management at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. A British neuroscientist and electrophysiologist by training, she has worldwide drug discovery experience in both established and emerging markets, having worked in academia and the... More
11/19 Overcoming Stereotypes and Imposter Syndrome
Join us on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM in L-110 for a talk on "Overcoming Stereotypes and Imposter Syndrome" led by Alden Landy, MD, MPH (pictured in the center above). “Imposter Syndrome” is the feeling that you’ve only succeeded by luck or faking it, rather than by talent or qualifications. This... More
Fall BU Best Professional Development Events
WPDC SheInspires Lunch Series w/ Prof. Shoumita Dasgupta 10/31/19 12:00pm-1:00pm 72 E. Concord St., Room L306 This month’s guest will be Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta, a current leader in educational advancement and academic research at BUMC. Dr. Dasgupta is a Professor of Medicine and Assistant Dean of Admissions at BUMC. *Please reserve your seat as lunch is served and... More
Masters Student Workshop Series
Dear Master’s Students: Boston University is pleased to announce the Masters Student Workshop Series, co-sponsored by the Educational Resource Center (ERC) and the Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs. The workshops are designed to help masters students thrive during their time at BU. All workshops will take place at the Yawkey Center... More
Museum of Science Site Visit – 10/28
Interested in community outreach and education? Join us for a behind the scenes of the Museum of Science to see how scientist run such an amazing museum. Meet with PhDs working at the Museum of Science to bring community engagement with science to a whole other level. Date: October 28, More
SheInspires Lunch Series – 10/31
Join WPDC for their SPOOKY SheInspires Lunch Series! This month's guest is Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta from BUSM. Dr. Dasgupta is an eminent scientist educator committed to training future adroit researchers and medical professionals in skills and concepts ranging from genetics to cultural competency. As the founding and current director of... More
Therapy Dogs Throughout the Semester
Therapy Dogs Save the date! Stop by for a wellness break with a few of BUMC's beloved dogs in L107: · Wednesday, September 11 1:00-1:50 p.m. · Wednesday, October 16 1:00-1:50 p.m. · Friday, October 25 Noon-12:50 p.m. in R110 · Thursday, October 3 2:00-2:50 p.m. · Thursday, November 14 2:00-2:50 p.m. · Wednesday, November 20 2:00-2:50 p.m. · ... More
ISSO Updates
We have launched mini advising appointments from 12-4pm on Tuesday afternoons at the medical campus so we can provide more convenient ISSO services to SDM, MED and SPH students. Students must remember to call ISSO to reserve a time for a mini appointment in advance each week. We have announced our... More
RAD Training at BUMC
More information can be found on the fuller gym website
University-wide Diversity & Inclusion Fall 2019 Events
Sponsored by the Diversity & Inclusion. What is Race? Eduardo Bonilla Silva Professor of Sociology, Duke University What is race and what does it mean? Dr. Bonilla-Silva will unpack the constructs, categories, and identities that inform our understanding of race and explain how racialized social systems have influence inside academia. Date: September 26, 2019 Time: 3:00... More
BU Questrom Health and Life Sciences Conference – 11/1
At the 7th Annual Questrom Health & Life Sciences Conference on November 1, 2019 at the Questrom School of Business, panelists and speakers representing diverse stakeholders in the US healthcare system will engage in discussions around topics at the center of this drive to improve value so that we may... More
Grant Writing Workshop: Feedback on Specific Aims Grantsmanship – 11/4
Receive feedback on your Specific Aims grantsmanship for your NRSA grant, drafts must be submitted to abolgion@bu.edu and hender@bu.edu 2 days before the workshop, sign up to receive reminder e-mails. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/best11419 Date: November 4, 2019 Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm Location: 72 E. Concord St., Room L306
Grant Writing Workshop: Feedback on Training Plan Grantsmanship – 11/18
Receive feedback on your training plan for your NRSA grant. Drafts must be submitted to abolgion@bu.edu and hender@bu.edu two days before the workshop. Sign up to receive reminder e-mails. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/bubest1819 Date: November 18, 2019 Time: 2:30pm - 4:30 pm Location: 72 E. Concord St., Room L306
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Chaplain Office Hours on MED campus
Marsh Chapel and the Office of Religious Life will hold Chaplain Office Hours on the MED campus from 1 to 3pm on Thursdays in the Talbot Building, Room 211 East. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to use this resource as a place for conversation, exploration of faith, grappling with... More
6/3 A Conversation on Race and Policing
This Wednesday there will be a BUMC-wide forum for conversation about recent police violence and deaths in the African American community, including George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. This forum is organized and hosted by campus DEI faculty and student leaders from the School of Public Health, School of... More
5/21 and 5/22 Russek Day
The 26th Annual Henry Russek Student Achievement Day celebrating PhD students' research and accomplishments, has moved to a virtual format on May 21 & 22. Visit the Russek Day webpage for more information! Register Here
5/28 The Investor’s Perspective on Women-Led Startups
https://www.bu.edu/research/featured-events/research-how-to-events/beat-bias/
5/20 LinkedIn Workshop
LinkedIn Workshop Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 2:30pm-3:30pm Location: Virtual, please register to receive link. Description: Learn how to use LinkedIn to help you navigate networking during these virtual times. In this interactive workshop walk away with tangible steps to have your LinkedIn profile help you put your best foot forward while expanding your network. Register: http://www.bu.edu/postdocs/using-linkedin-to-virtually-network/
5/6 Loan Repayment Strategies Webinar
We hope that you are all doing as well as possible given these unprecedented circumstances. SFS would like to invite you to the AAMC Loan Repayment Strategies session on Wednesday, May 6th, at 5 PM via the Zoom link included below. The session will be conducted by Julie Fresne, Senior Director, More
5/12 3rd Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19
Tuesday, May 12, Noon-1:30 p.m. Join us on May 12 at Noon for a Town Hall addressing the School’s recovery planning and a Q&A with BUSM leadership. Please register and submit your questions by May 11.
5/13 BPSO Zoom Event: “Crazzy Critters”
Wednesday, May 13th at 6PM on Zoom! The BPSO will be hosting a zoom meeting during which PhD students can hear from the newly elected BPSO officers before watching a “Crazzy Critters” event hosted by our very own Devin Kenney (PiBS, BPSO Vice President)! Devin and his brother host animal... More
5/14 2020 Virtual Celebration
https://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/students/commencement/virtual-celebrations/
Recruitment Events for Prospective Applicants
From Boston University and Graduate Medical Sciences: Boston University’s recovery planning is focused on the fall semester, and the resumption of our on-campus, in-person programs in late August. We are planning accordingly and will incorporate the best public health practices into those plans so that members of the BU community will... More
4/29 GMS Community Day
See link below for more information on how to participate in events: GMS Community Day