Bringing Diversity To Science: A “TED” Style Panel Talk – 5/13
A panel discussion with faculty from Columbia University, University of Louisville and UMass Lowell who will speak about: • Mahdi Garelnabi, PhD, MSc, FAHA from UMass Lowell will speak about: "Mentoring and Networking: Key for Success in Biomedical Sciences" • Gissette Reyes-Soffer, MD, Columbia University will speak about: "Remember Where You've Been, More
Addgene Site Visit – 5/15
Hear from Addgene teams in Business Development, Outreach, Scientist, Research and Product. Tour the facilities and have lunch with employees. RSVP: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_29a0bPcrAoDdYKF Or you can use: https://tinyurl.com/addgene515 Date: May 15, 2019 Location: 490 Arsenal St., Suite 100, Watertown, MA 02472 Time: 9:00AM-1:00PM
Internships: Building Experience during your PhD or Postdoc – 5/22
This seminar will cover traditional internship opportunities posted on job boards as well as opportunities that can be created, through proactively reaching out to relevant companies. Insight into flexible internships to leverage scientific training and provide skill building in areas such as writing, business, intellectual property, policy, and strategy will be covered. How to identify organizations, reach... More
Marketing and Communications Intern
Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) at Boston University School of Medicine is looking for a motivated part-time Marketing & Communications Intern for the Summer of 2019 with the possibility of continuing through the academic year. The position will support the Marketing & Communications Specialist, and perform a range of Marketing duties such... More
Art Days 2019: April 8th and 9th
LinkedIn Workshop – April 4th
This interactive workshop will help you tailor your LinkedIn profile to highlight your skills and experiences that are relevant to the positions you are looking for after your postdoc. It will also highlight help you distinguish your profile depending on whether you are looking for research or non-research based roles. Please bring your laptop to this session. Everyone... More
Marrow Drive – April 4th
The BUMC Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry Drive is a collaborative effort with the Boston University Schools of Dental Medicine (SASDA, HSDA, ASDA), Medicine (SCOMSA), Public Health and the Graduate Medical Sciences Program (GMSSO). Gift of Life helps children and adults suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, other cancers and genetic disorders... More
MAMS Open House – April 5th
The next MAMS Open House is on Friday, April 5, 2019, from 3:30 to 6:00PM EST, at 72 E. Concord St., Room L-201/3, Boston 02118. Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hsNHTPhLMLHsGeFsMjuQ_s67G7xRkOILzZgU7C_vKhI The event will include: A program overview from the MAMS Program Director, Dr. Gwynneth Offner Opportunities to speak with first and second year... More
Health Professions Degree Expo April 20th
Biogen Site Visit – 5/28
Have a Q&A with scientists at Biogen. Network with Biogen employees over lunch with a round table discussion and tour the laboratories. RSVP: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8eQEyCfShXZDksR Or you can use: https://tinyurl.com/biogen528 Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM
BU GMS Team – Boston AIDS Walk/Run!
The BPSO and GMSSO are seeking registrants to participate in the Boston AIDS Walk/Run on Sunday, June 2nd at 9:30AM. The walk/run begins at the Hatch Shell. This is a great opportunity for BU to show its support for AIDS research and patient wellness! Register HERE Use the code: 2019FIVEOFFRUN to get... More
March with BUMC in the Boston Pride Parade – June 8
Join the BMC Health System and the BU Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Public Health on Saturday, June 8, as we march together in the 49th Annual Boston Pride Parade to celebrate diversity, inclusion and community. The parade begins at Copley Square at noon and ends at City Hall Plaza. Family... More
Cultivating Leadership during your PhD or Postdoc – 6/13
Tangible examples will be provided on how to become involved with student clubs, academic groups, industry organizations, non-profit organizations, and networking groups to build leadership, management, presentation, communication, networking, and interpersonal skills. Leadership ability is tremendously valuable as you build your career and is sought after by employers. Date: June 13, 2019 Location: 72 E. Concord St. (L109C) Time: 4:00-5:00PM
Boston Pride Parade – 6/8
Boston Pride Parade Saturday, June 8, 2019 12 pm Dear Colleagues and Students, We invite you to march and celebrate with family, friends, and allies at the Boston Pride Parade. This year represents the recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots - "Looking Back, Loving Forward". The Boston Pride Parade will be on Saturday, More
PHX Summer Institute 2019
Register Now for Summer Institute 2019 June 10–14 and June 17–21 Join us on the Boston University School of Public Health campus, and online, this summer! The PHX Summer Institute offers short, immersive programs open to professionals, from across sectors, with all levels of public health knowledge. This June we are offering a... More
BUMC Pride Parade – June 8th
Please contact medpride@bu.edu if you'd like to be added to the email list to get more information about this as it approaches!
Grant Workshop: Understanding the NIH Process – 6/20
This workshop will be dedicated to providing clarity to the pre-award and administrative process involved in submitting an application to NIH. This includes, but is not limited to: 1. Identifying the correct funding opportunity. 2. Choosing the appropriate funding institute. 3. Interpreting guidelines. 4. Identifying applicable documents to prepare. 5. Electronic application creation. 6. The internal... More
How to Launch your Career Beyond the Professoriate – 7/10
Grant Writing Workshop: Feedback on Grantsmanship 7/11
Receive feedback on your grantsmanship for your NRSA grant, drafts must be submitted to abolgion@bu.edu and henderson@bu.edu 2 days before the workshop, sign up to receive reminder e-mails. RSVP here Date: 7/11/19 Time: 2:00-4:00 PM Location: 72 E. Concord St., Room L109AB
Grant Writing Workshop: Feedback on Training Plans 7/25
Receive feedback on your training plan for your NRSA grant, drafts must be submitted to abolgion@bu.edu and henderson@bu.edu 2 days before the workshop, sign up to receive reminder e-mails. RSVP here Date: 7/25/19 Time: 2:00-4:00PM Location: 72 E. Concord St., Room L109AB
Amgen 2 Day Drug Development Workshop – 7/31 & 8/1
Learn "soup-to-nuts" overview of the drug development process, overview of the biotech industry from Amgen scientists. • Holistic overview of drug development process • Target identification & validation • Small molecule lead optimization • Small molecule synthesis & scale up • PKPD • Clinical development • Process Development • Commercialization/Devices • Biotech hiring trends & panel discussion Time: 9:30am-4:30pm Locations: 7/31/2019- 610... More
Financial Fitness Fair 9/10
Student Financial Services will be hosting the Financial Fitness Fair again this year on September 10th. There will be experts from different fields like Experian educating students on credit, Access Lex talking about loan repayment and PSLF, representatives from the different military branches sharing scholarship opportunities and more. BU’s TransComm office... More
Looking your Best on Paper: Building a Successful Cover Letter – 8/8
This seminar will focus on how to highlight experiences and skills on a resume and cover letter and the importance of tailoring these documents for specific roles. During this seminar, Lauren Celano will provide examples of skills and experiences that should be emphasized for different types of roles including bench research... More
Dodgeball Tournament – 9/14
SNMA are so excited to be hosting a Dodgeball Tournament for the entire medical campus! We are looking to have 14 teams, so the teams will be filled on a first come first serve basis. The sign-up sheet is available here. The tournament will be in the Solomon Carter Fuller Gym on... More
Diversity Mixer – 8/9
Join students from across the medical campus and from across various diverse backgrounds for a “Diversity Mixer” to kick off the school year. Participating groups include: Student National Medical Association (lead organizer) Latino Medical Student Association Student National Dental Association Hispanic Student Dental Association Minority & International Scientists Organization BU Students of Color for Public Health BUMC Pride... More