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.
GMS 2014 Application Portal Open
The application portal for GMS programs is now open! Please see our admissions page for details.
Upcoming GMSSO Events
Professional Development Award: Due Date extended to November 15th Operation Gratitude: November 11th-14th and November 18th-21st "Movember" Men's Health Bake Sale: November 22nd For information and to view more events, please check out the GMSSO website.
Campus Safety Message
This message is from Connie Packard, Director of Public Safety, Control Center and Parking Services. Sept. 18, 2013 Personal safety and security are the shared responsibility of everyone at BU Medical Campus (BUMC) and Boston Medical Center (BMC). The days have begun to be shorter and we want to remind you about... More
GMSSO invites all master’s and doctoral students to the Fall Canoe and Kayak Social this Saturday 9/7
The event will be held at the Charles River Canoe and Kayak located at Kendall Square. For more information see flyer and/or RSVP.
Incoming Student BBQ 9/3 in Hiebert Lounge due to weather.
ASM Sarber Award Recipient
Congratulations to Fadie Coleman, PhD candidate in the Department of Microbiology for being recognized as one of two students to receive the Sarber Award for research excellence and potential, sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Fadie will be presented this award at the ASM General Meeting Awards Banquet and... More
PhD Virtual Grad School Fair on 9/10
GMS will be participating in the Biomed Virtual Grad School Fair hosted by CareerEco on September 10th and October 24th from 9AM-4PM EST. If you are interested in learning more about our PhD and MD/PhD programs, please complete this free registration and live chat with our faculty and administration.
GSDM Blood Drive 8/29
Every two seconds, someone, somewhere in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Help save a life by donating blood at the GSDM Blood Drive, sponsored by the American Student Dental Association. Your blood donation could help an accident victim, someone receiving an organ transplant or a cancer patient battling... More
Two BUSM Faculty Receive Alzheimer’s Disease Grants
GMS is excited to share that two of our faculty members have received Massachusetts Neuroscience Consortium (MNC) Awards. David Harris, MD, PhD, Chair and Professor of Biochemistry and Benjamin Wolozin, MD, PhD, Professor of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine have received Alzheimer's Disease... More
SURP Symposium Another Success
The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences hosted the 4th annual summer research symposium on Thursday, August 1, 2013 showcasing research projects conducted by visiting students. Jasmin Alves (Westminster College), Carolina Amorim (Weidner University), Lynisha Farrell (University of Virgin Islands), Norma Hernandez (Georgia State University), Victor Otano-Rivera (University of Puerto Rico), More
Three New GMS Courses for Academic Year 2013-2014
GMS will have 3 new courses for the upcoming year including (i) GMS MS 585 Infectious Diseases: Agents, Epidemiology, and Clinical Manifestations which explores principles of infection, host factors, epidemiology, treatment, prevention, and clinical approach to infection of different organs and systems, Spring 2014 (ii) GMS MS 710 Transdisciplinary Training Program in Addiction Science an... More
Spotlight on Faculty: Dr. Barnes and Dr. Laird
Medicine is not always about hospitals and biomedical research. For this reason, Dr. Linda Barnes and Dr. Lance Laird worked to create the Medical Anthropology and Cross Cultural Practices (MACCP) program here at BUSM. A “program by design,” students in this program experience a new way of examining medicine and... More
Welcome Incoming Students
Welcome! On behalf of the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences faculty and staff, we are excited for you to join us at Boston University School of Medicine. Orientation is fast approaching so please take a moment to visit our Incoming Students page for information that will prepare you for the transition... More