Happy Holidays from GMS

December 7th, 2012 in General News

The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences will be closing for winter intersession beginning Monday, December 24, 2011, through Tuesday, January 1, 2013. We would like to wish you all a very happy and safe holiday season! See you in the new year!

GMSSO Blood Drive December 12th

December 5th, 2012 in General News

Wednesday, December 12th 10am-3pm Hiebert Lounge, 14th Floor Please sign up for an appointment the Thursday, December 5 - Monday, December 10th from 11am-1pm in the L-Building Lobby Contact Email: gmsso@bu.edu

NCDMPH Continuing Education Opportunity

December 3rd, 2012 in In the News

The National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health recently released, “Tracking and Reunification of Children in Disasters: A Lesson and Reference for Health Professionals.”

Student Spotlight: Shahar Castel

December 1st, 2012 in Spotlights, Student Spotlight

Shahar Castel Masters Student, Medical Sciences Did you like the new design for the GMSSO tee-shirt?  If so, keep reading!  Shahar Castel, the designer, is not only an artist, but a young scientist interested in pursuing a medical career.  Born in Israel and raised in Boston, Shahar loves pursuing her many... More

GMSSO Operation Gratitude 11/27 – 12/6

November 21st, 2012 in General News

The Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) will be collecting donations for service members stationed abroad in the BU School of Medicine Lobby on November 27th-29th and December 4th-6th from 11:00am-1:00pm.  Donations will also be accepted in the GMS Office, L-317.  Please view the flyer to see what types of... More

Diverse Careers in Science: A Panel Discussion

November 20th, 2012 in General News

Join us on December 4, 2012 from 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m. in Bakst Auditorium for an exciting panel discussion followed by a networking opportunity. Many individuals with Ph.D's in biological sciences will change paths over the course of their careers. This might mean a move out of the lab... More

“myIDP” 11/27 Workshop presented by Dr. Cynthia Fuhrmann

November 16th, 2012 in General News

Creating Your Individual Development Plan, Part I: Finding the Right Career Path for YOU Scientists today follow many different types of scientific career paths. But with so many options, how do you decide which is the best for you? In this workshop, you will consider your top ... More

Conflict Resolution Skills Workshop Nov. 6

October 30th, 2012 in General News

Francine Montemurro, Boston University Ombuds, will lead a workshop on conflict resolution skills specifically designed for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. Through this workshop you will: Learn effective ways to communicate with others in stressful situations. Learn more collaborative ways to problem-solve. ... More

BU Awarded Addiction Training Grant from Burroughs Wellcome Fund

October 30th, 2012 in Events

Congratulations to Dr. Lindsay Farrer and Dr. Timothy Heeren, as well as their colleagues at Boston University, on receiving a five year training grant on addiction from Burroughs Wellcome Fund to support specialized later stage PhD training “Transformative Training Program in Addiction Science (TTPAS)”. “Addictions to smoking, alcohol, and illicit drugs... More

BUMC and GMS OPEN TODAY TUESDAY

October 28th, 2012 in General News

10/30/12 The Boston University Medical Campus is scheduled to open under normal operations Tuesday October 30th. Please note: Employees in essential services must report as scheduled. Essential services include, but are not limited to, University Police, Facilities Management and Planning, University Dining Services, Mail Services, Student Health Services and the University... More

GMS Moves to Newly Renovated Office Space

October 22nd, 2012 in General News

We are pleased to announce that the renovation of our office space  is complete!    Please stop by and visit us in L317 .   Reception Area Program Icons Line the Hall Russek Day Posters and Icons Renovated Office

GMSSO Movie Night: Gattaca 10/16

October 9th, 2012 in General News

GMSSO Movie Night: GATTACA Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 6-8pm, 14th Floor, Hiebert Lounge Watch Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law continually battle to find their place in the world and who they are destined to be according to their genes. Free Movie, Popcorn, and Candy! https://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/files/2012/10/MOVIENIGHT2012.pdf  Sponsored by the... More

GMS Student Town Meeting 10/18

October 8th, 2012 in General News

GMS Student Town Meeting  October 18, 2012 12-1pm; Room R115 Some topics to consider:   New PhD portal-  PiBS https://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/gateway/prospective/old\-phd\-programs/programs/program-in-biomedical-sciences-track/ Fair Expectations https://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/phd/fair-expectations-for-graduate-students/ Professional Development Events https://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/students/professional-life/post\-doc/professional-development-2/ Anything else you would like to talk about, send me an email with a topic or issue: lhyman@bu.edu   Lunch will be served    

October 2 – From Academia to Entrepreneur: How to Start Your Own Company

September 24th, 2012 in General News

Discussion with Elizabeth Iorns, Ph.D, winner of the 2012 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Emerging Postdoctoral Entrepreneur award and co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Science Exchange and with William Gunn, Ph.D., Head of Academic Outreach for Mendeley. They will discuss what made leaving academia to work on a startup as... More

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. R. Jarrett Rushmore III

July 1st, 2012 in Faculty Spotlight, Spotlights

R. Jarrett Rushmore III, PhD Assistant Professor Graduate Director for the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology A faculty member, active researcher, student mentor, husband and recent father, Dr. Jarrett Rushmore, Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, balances all of his responsibilities with enthusiasm and grace. What brought you to BUSM? I started... More