Bike Racks Installed at Conte (K) Building
Two racks able to accommodate 16-20 bikes were added in front of the Conte Building (K) at 71 E. Concord St. next to the structure that supports the bridge from the Instructional Building (L) Annex. Cyclists may request direct access into the Conte building for six months at the TranSComm Office. If you... More
Spring 2017 Registration Opens Sunday, October 23rd
Attention all GMS students: Spring 2017 registration will take place on Sunday, October 23rd. Please visit the Registration page for registration information sent out to all students.
Fall Career Fair: October 20th 10:30AM-3:30PM
What: Fall Career Fair Where: Metcalf Hall, George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue When: Thursday, October 20th from 10:30AM - 3:30PM The Fall Career Fair is a general, university-wide Career Fair open to students and alumni of all levels and majors. We encourage all students to attend this recruiting event. Professional attire is... More
Special Arts Project Grant Applications due October 14th
Special Projects: Projects that directly engage BU students in the arts APPLICATION DEADLINES Spring 2017 Project: October 14, 2016 CRITERIA Preference will be given to projects that would continue to have a life after funding, are connected to the BU Arts Initiative Signature event (if announced), and promise maximum impact. Priority projects will be... More
GMS Study Break: October 25th, 1:30-3:30PM
Upcoming Faculty & Staff Flu Vaccine Clinics
The Occupational Health Center will be offering the influenza (flu) vaccine at not cost to Boston University employes. We encourage you to get the vaccine during one of the scheduled clinics to not only protect yourself, but also your colleagues and your family. For information regarding the 2016-17 flue vaccine... More
MD/PhD Student Wins Jo Rae Wright Young Investigator of the Year Award
Congratulations to Anjali Jacob, a fourth-year MD/PhD student, who was recognized by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Lung Epithelium Conference for the best trainee oral presentation and winner of the Jo Rae Wright Young Investigator of the Year Award.
Upcoming Student Flu Vaccine Clinics
The medical campus will be hosting 3 flu vaccine clinics as follows. Any GMS students in clinical programs, or have plans to access BMC facilities will be required to get a flu shot. A sticker on your ID will indicate your vaccination compliance. Below are instructions on how to update... More
Fall 2016 Orientation: Welcome Incoming Students!
Congratulations to our incoming students beginning their GMS journey this Friday, September 2, 2016 at Orientation. Orientation information was sent out to all incoming students and can also be viewed on the Fall 2016 Orientation webpage. Please contact Samantha Straitz (sstraitz@bu.edu) with any questions regarding Orientation. We look forward to... More
GSDM Film Club Presents: Sidewalls (August 23rd)
Applying for Federal Fellowships
Federal STEM Graduate Seminar Series -- How to Successfully Apply for Federal Fellowships Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm WebEx (Registration required): https://nsfevents.webex.com/nsfevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=ecd623efac41b57aefc37c1f19a6477a3 Event Password: 8sHU24T@ We welcome you to join a virtual information session on applying for federal fellowships that will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 1pm ET. More
Mentoring the Mentor Sessions
Registration Deadline: September 9, 2016 Five Mentoring the Mentor Sessions: Training for Clinical and Translational Researchers This is a sophisticated interactive training program that uses case studies developed and vetted with other CTSI groups around the country. All mentoring research faculty should take advantage of this rare training opportunity. This is a great opportunity to... More
MISO Tapas and Salsa Social (August 22nd)
Date: Monday, August 22, 2016 Time: 6:00PM Location: Tapas at Estragon (700 Harrison Ave.) followed by salsa dancing at Blackstone Community Center (50 W. Brookline St.) Join the Minority and International Scientists Organization (MISO) for tapas and salsa dancing! This event will start off at Estragon at 6 pm, followed by dancing at the Blackstone... More
Kathleen Berentsen Swenson Named Director of M.S. in Genetic Counseling
Kathleen Berentsen Swenson, MS, CGC, MPH, has been named the new Director of the Boston University Master’s Program in Genetic Counseling. Berentsen began working with the Genetic Counseling Program in 2010 as a course instructor and capstone mentor. She brings 16 years of experience in genetic counseling in various clinical settings... More
Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Brady- New Assistant Dean of GMS
We are pleased to announce that Stephen Brady, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Graduate Medical Sciences will serve as an Assistant Dean for GMS. During Dr. Brady’s 25 years of service to Boston University he has held a number of senior clinical and administrative leadership roles on the Medical... More
Forensic Anthropology Open House- September 30
Date: September 30th Time: 9:00 AM Location: Boston University School of Medicine, R806 The Forensic Anthropology is hosting an Open House where students will have the opportunity to speak with faculty and current students. There will be tours of BUSM classrooms and laboratories during the morning. Students will then be transported by bus... More
BUMC Student Discount: Fall 2016 MBTA Semester Pass
BUMC Students can receive an 11 percent discount on September through December MBTA passes. Stop by the TranSComm office at 710 Albany St., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, to complete an application form and pay by credit card or check/money order. The deadline to submit an application form with... More
STaRS Summer Symposium August 11
BUMC Clothing Drive- The Outreach Van Project
The Outreach Van Project is looking for gently used clothing, towels and bedding! Donations will be distributed to homeless individuals living in East Boston. Donation bins can be found outside of Bakst Auditorium and in the lobby of the Medical Student Residence. We are especially in need of size L... More
Training for Clinical Research PI’s
Save the Date! The Clinical Research Resources Office has scheduled an upcoming training for clinical research Principal Investigators The Principal Investigator Role: What Every New and Seasoned PI Needs to Know about the Conduct and Oversight of Human Research Studies The training will take place on Monday, August 8, 2016, from 8:30 –... More
BUMC Band on Talbot Green July 18th
BUSM’s Memorial for Orlando
Friday, June 17, 2016: The Boston University Medical Campus students, faculty and staff joined together for a moment of silence in memory of the lives lost and those affected by the tragedy that occurred in Orlando, Florida. Pianist Moises Fernandez Via performed a musical tribute.
Genetic Counseling Conference: Exceptional Care through Embracing Diversity
2016 Summer Conference Registration Now Open!
11th Annual McCahan Day Success!
McCahan Day Inspires & Innovates BUMC Educators On Thursday, May 25, more than 100 faculty, staff, residents and students attended the 11th Annual John McCahan Medical Education Day on the BU Medical Campus, an interactive event that aims to showcase the wide variety of educational innovations and research activities taking place... More
Student Spotlight: Mark Wojnarowicz & Andrew Fisher
Congratulations to Mark Wojnarowicz of the Goldstein Lab for winning the 2016 School of Medicine Doctoral Award for his poster, “Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction, Neuroinflammation, and Early Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy-Linked Neuropathology in a Mouse Model of Concussive Impact Neurotrauma.” Congratulations also to Andrew Fisher for winning the College of Engineering Dean's Award for his... More