3/14 Deadline – Educator of the Year Nominations
To: BUSM Students in the MD, MD/PhD, MA, and PhD Programs: ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** REQUEST FOR YOUR FACULTY NOMINATIONS FOR 2014 BUSM EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS The BUSM Committee on Faculty Affairs (CFA) established four annual awards to recognize the teaching excellence of faculty as determined by student recommendations. The awards are for... More
Spotlight on Postdoc: Juliane Hirnet
Juliane Hirnet Postdoctoral Fellow Viglianti Lab, Department of Microbiology What brought you to BU? I did my PhD work in Germany in a Russian-German collaboration project, during which I spent some time in a Russian lab. After finishing the PhD I wanted to do a postdoc in an English-speaking country. I was very open... More
Social 2/28: Open to all Students
Workshops for Thesis Submission
Dear Students: If you are planning to submit your thesis or dissertation and complete your program requirements for (September 2014) you might want to attend an ETDs Workshop to familiarize yourself with the process. These workshops will assist you in the ETD submission process and staff will be available to answer... More
Scholars Day 4/15/14
Scholars Day 2014 will take place on Tuesday, April 15th in the George Sherman Union with abstract submissions due 4/6. The abstract submission form for Scholars Day 2014 will be available between March 17-31 (starting and ending at noon on those dates) at http://www.bu.edu/provost/scholars-day-2014/. Advisors will be asked to approve student abstracts... More
Renting in Boston – 2/27
Tonight’s Thursday Night Seminar with Dr. Loscalzo Cancelled due to Inclement Weather
--This Seminar will be Rescheduled-- The MD/PhD program would like to invite you to a new Thursday Seminar Series: All the things you can’t learn doing experiments – scientific careers and beyond. One Thursday every month from 5:00PM-6:00PM we will bring in speakers from the greater Boston area who have a... More
GMSSO Blood Drive Feb. 13
Sponsored by GMSSO Thursday, February 13th 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hiebert Lounge Sign up for an appointment Mon. Feb. 3rd– Tues. Feb. 11th 11-1pm in the medical school lobby or visit redcrossblood.org
McCahan Education Day 5/22
For more information or to submit a poster abstract or workshop proposal visit: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/jmedday/
Explore Diverse Careers in Science: Speed Networking Event 4/22
Science is a booming, vibrant industry in the city of Boston. Between the universities, research institutions and biotechnology companies that pepper the city blocks, it isn’t any wonder why Boston is sometimes referred to as the “Athens of America”. While a typical career path may pursue the direction of academic... More
Medical Sciences Open House 5/30
Housing Fair 6/13 11AM-1PM
For more information on this upcoming event, please see the flyer.
GMS Emergency Closing Procedures
In the event of existing or projected weather conditions or other emergency/disaster situations, GMS may cancel classes. Cancellation of GMS classes will be communicated by posting the cancellation announcement on the GMS website and/or by the individual course manager. This may be independent of other closings throughout the medical campus. If the medical campus... More
MAMS Open House Jan. 17
The Master of Arts in Medical Sciences is hosting an Open House on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 3-6PM at Boston University School of Medicine, Room L-211. The Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) Program introduces students to a broad range of topics in the medical sciences while strengthening their... More
All-BUMC Discussion Seminar: Authorship Credit – Feb. 7
Join us for a seminar entitled Authorship Credit: Avoiding and Resolving Differences will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014 12 noon– 1 pm BUSM L110. This is open to all BUMC faculty, researchers, students and post-docs, See Authorship Credit flyer for more details
Spotlight on Student: Fadie Coleman
Fadie Coleman, PhD Candidate Department of Microbiology Not all people are lucky enough to find a career they are passionate about, but Fadie Coleman, PhD candidate in the Department of Microbiology, has found two. A researcher and a teacher, she pursued a doctorate degree to combine both her career interests into one. More
Spotlight on PhD Student: Sarah Rozelle
Sarah Rozelle PhD Student, Molecular Medicine Some people are born to lead and serve others. Sarah Rozelle, member of the Cell and Molecular Biology program and Molecular Medicine program at Boston University School of Medicine, is no exception. A California native and addict to Peet’s Coffee, Sarah discusses first hand her stem... More
Spotlight on Faculty: David Levin, Ph.D.
What brought you to Boston University? Several aspects of Boston University prompted me to move from Johns Hopkins University. Certainly, its location in Boston is a tremendously positive factor. There is an enormous pool of bright and talented scientists in Boston. But perhaps the most important element was the high level... More
Spotlight on MS Student: Rebekah Gould
What drove you to pursue a career in science? Science was always secondary to dentistry. From as far back as I can remember I have wanted to be a dentist, and naturally, I found myself interested in science. Growing up, I had a strong relationship with my own pediatric dentist and... More
Forensic Anthropology Faculty Discuss JFK Assasination on PBS
Dr. Pokines and Dr. Cummings Discuss the JFK Assassination on the PBS Nova Special “Cold Case JFK” Dr. Pokines and Dr. Cummings discuss the JFK autopsy and demonstrate a possible reconstruction of JFK’s skull with Greg Mahoney (Forensic Artist from the Boston Police Department) on the PBS Nova special “Cold Case... More
STaRS Application Now Open
Thank you for your interest in the Summer Training as Research Scholars Program. STaRS is a dynamic and focused program that is designed specifically for the enhancement of skills required for successful entrance and completion of a graduate program or an MD/PhD program in the biomedical sciences. STaRS is designed... More
IT News story on Dunkin’ Donuts
IT News has a brief story on how Dunkin' Donuts watches out for its employees. Dunkin' Brands Uses Analytics to Predict Global Threats
Toothbrush Sale 11/18 L-109
Annual Toothbrush Sale November 18th 10:00am-12:30pm L-109
Medical Campus Flu Clinics
There will be joint MED/GMS/SDM/SPH flu clinics at the medical campus so all students on the medical campus will have an opportunity to get a flu shot. If your program and/or courses require working with patients or spending any time in the hospitals or clinics then you must obtain a... More
Prospective Student Information
GMS is involved in many open houses, graduate fairs and online sessions throughout the fall for propective applicants. Please check our schedule here or on individual program websites.