Joint Commission Ebola Standards

October 30th, 2014 in Ebola, Public Health

While surveying healthcare organizations readiness to receive a confirmed or suspected Ebola patient, the Joint Commission accreditation chapters identified in this document are focal to identifying strengths and/or gaps to safely and effectively managing the infectious Ebola patient within an organization, while minimizing the risk of transmission to self or... More

Dr. Anthony Fauci Fox News Interview

October 27th, 2014 in Ebola, Public Health

In this video, Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses with Chris Wallace of Fox News how inadequate World Health Organization protocols are likely why Dallas healthcare workers were infected with Ebola.

State Level Ebola Crisis Responses

October 27th, 2014 in Ebola, Public Health

Several states are taking the Ebola crisis into their own hands. Ohio and Texas have approved funds for equipment and facilities, and Georgia has established an Ebola response team and is monitoring 20 travelers from West Africa.

CDC Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Responce Framework

October 24th, 2014 in Public Health

The CDC has updated its Preparedness and Response Framework for Influenza Pandemics. - 26 Sept 2014 Some extracts: CDC has updated its framework to describe influenza pandemic progression using six intervals (two prepandemic and four pandemic intervals) and eight domains. The six intervals of the updated framework are as follows: 1) investigation... More

Gregory T. Banner Ebola Resource List

October 24th, 2014 in Ebola, Public Health

A New England Regional Emergency Coordinator of the US Dpt of Health and Human Services, ASPR/OEM, Gregory T. Banner, compiled the following list of the major websites with compendiums of the Ebola resources being produced. - October 15, 2014 US DHHS National Library of Medicine Ebola Resource page https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ebola/index.html Compendium of Links... More

Security InfoWatch news letter

October 24th, 2014 in Public Health

Security InfoWatch news letter had three articles of interest for Emergency Managers this week: Securing the World Series a team effort - Rogers Centre security chief discusses what goes on behind the scenes to keep fans safe Obamacare to impact physical security at hospitals - Experts discuss some of the unintended consequences... More

GMS Art Show: October 23

October 22nd, 2014 in General News

GMS Student and Postdoc Art Exhibit Paintings and Photographs Presented by Sarah Abuali, Luis Olmos Serrano, and Nora Nakshabendi Please join the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences For Our 4th Student and Postdoc Art Exhibit Thursday, October 23, 2014 4:00pm-5:00pm. L-317 Refreshments will be served.

GMS Receives NIH Award: Broadening Experience in Scientific Training (BEST) Program

October 22nd, 2014 in Events

Boston University (BU) is one of seventeen institutions to receive the prestigious Broadening Experience in Scientific Training (BEST) award by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The five-year, $1.8 million award will provide biomedical research trainees from across the University with enhanced training to help PhD students and postdoctoral trainees... More

You’re Invited! Upcoming Graduate School Fairs & Information Sessions

October 15th, 2014 in Events

Interested in applying to graduate school in the biomedical sciences? Our knowledgeable faculty and staff are happy to speak with you about the opportunities available for master's and doctoral degree programs at Boston University's School of Medicine, Division of Graduate Medical Sciences. Register for our free Virtual Graduate Fairs or... More

Yale Tulane Special Ebola Report Oct 2014

October 3rd, 2014 in Ebola, Public Health

In light of the rise in Ebola Epidemic in West Africa, Yale-Tulane ESF-8 Planning and Response Program has produced a special report. This report has been compiled entirely from open source materials. Alumni, graduate students from Tulane and Yale, and members of Team Rubicon have assisted in putting this... More

Accreditation: Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine

September 14th, 2014 in General News

Congratulations to the Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Program for being granted an 8 year accreditation. Visit their website for more information and learn how you can become part of this successful master's program. CACREP Accreditation As of July 2014, the Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Program is accredited by... More

Campus Safety Message

September 4th, 2014 in General News

Boston University Office of the Executive Director of Public Safety Campus Safety Message September 2, 2014 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff of Boston University: Welcome back! I hope that you will take full advantage of the exciting events happening across campus and in our local community this fall. I encourage you to experience all the... More

Diploma and Thesis Title Pages Due November 3

September 2nd, 2014 in Academics

Diploma application for January graduates  and Thesis Title page for  May graduates are due November 3, 2014.  Please see the GMS forms page and the Graduation Calendar on the Important Dates link for additional details.