18th Annual HIR Student Achievement Day May 11
The 2012 Henry I. Russek Student Achievement Day is Friday, May 11th from 8:30am-5pm. Click here for more details.
Patriots Day – GMS Classes Suspended
April 16th is Patriots day and GMS classes are suspended.
GMS Summer Yoga – starting May 21
Breathe Relax and Empower! GMS Summer Yoga for Graduate Students and Postdocs 5/21, 6/11, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23 (all sessions 5-6 p.m. in Hiebert Lounge 14th Floor, 72 East Concord St.) A chance to learn about the beneficial effects of yoga on your mental and physical health. Sessions will include breathing exercises that... More
Transition from PhD Chemist to Filmmaker, April 5 Lecture
Chemist and filmmaker Valerie Weiss, PhD will be on the Medical Campus Thursday, April 5, from 2-3 p.m. in room L-112, BUSM Instructional Building, to talk about her film, Losing Control. She will discuss how she transitioned from a successful career in science to filmmaking. All students, faculty and staff... More
Seminar: Negotiating Work and Life – May 22
"I'm Surviving (Happily) My Career in Science - You Can Too! The Kamens Ten Commandments of Work/Life Balance" Description: Figuring out how to juggle any career with the non-work part of life can be challenging but for a working scientist, there never seems to be a way to do it all. ... More
Diverse Careers in Science: A Panel Discussion – June 4th from 4-6pm
Join in a panel discussion and learn about the many diverse career paths of a Ph.D. in the biological sciences. Panelists will share their background, experience, and career path; they will also share briefly their personal story, ideas, and what let them to diverse careers. Date and Time: Monday, June 4, More
Teaching Opportunities for Students & Postdocs April 9
The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences and Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences (MET/BUSM program) present Teaching Opportunities for graduate students and postdocs. Learn about opportunities to tutor, TA, and instruct undergraduate courses at BUSM. Monday, April 9, 2011 12:00pm-1:00pm L-109 ABC Lunch will be provided Contact Name: Gloria Vachino RSVP: biomed@bu.edu
Sarcoma Awareness 4-13
The GMSSO and Masters of Arts in Medical Sciences presents: Sarcoma Awareness. Join us for a presentation by Dr. Suzanne George, Clinical Director at the Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology at Dana-Farber Cencer Institute, to learn more about sarcomas, current research trials, and case studies. The presentation will be held on... More
GMS Art Exhibit – April 2
Please join the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences for our second Student Art Exhibit of the year on Monday, April 2, 2012 from 4:00pm-6:00pm in room L-315. Paintings and Photographs will be presented by MAMS students Amy Miara and Charlene Chow.
GMS Faculty Seminar 3/28
Associate Provost Dr. Linda Hyman is hosting a graduate seminar on Wednesday, March 28th from 10AM-11AM in room R-115 entitled, "Adapting Graduate & Postdoctoral Education to Address Our Branching Science Careers Pipeline" by Dr. Cynthia Fuhrmann. Dr. Cynthia Fuhrmann is visiting Boston University School of Medicine from the University of California, More
Housing Fair June 8th, 2012 from 11a.m.-1p.m.
Are you looking for a new roommate or an apartment during the upcoming year? Housing Resources will be hosting a spring Housing Fair on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 11a.m. - 1p.m. in the Hiebert Lounge to help students find roommates, apartments and/or new tenants. Local area landlords, property owners, realty organizations and... More
Summer Registration Begins March 1
Pre-Registration for Summer I and II begins March 1st. Summer I classes begin May 22 and run to June 29th and Summer II classes begins July 2 and run through August 10, 2012. For more information and registration please see the Summer II Registration page.
BUSM Art Days 2012 March 26 & 27
All students, faculty and staff on the BU Medical Campus are encouraged to submit artwork of any medium to the 22nd annual Boston University Medical School gallery for the arts. "Art Days" was begun by former Dean Chobanian to foster the support and growth of the creative arts at BUMC. More
It’s Recruitment Season
Recruitment season at the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences continues through the winter and spring with many programs offering rolling admissions. Take at look at the Top 10 Reasons To Come to GMS here at BU School of Medicine. Our PhD students gain valuable research, mentorship and professionalism skills... More
2011 Tax Information – View your 1098-T online
Assistance in accessing your 1098-T form for your 2011 taxes can be found here.
Spotlight on Postdoctoral Fellows: Mohamed Jarraya
After growing up in Tunisia and moving to France to complete a Radiology internship, Mohamed Jarraya is no stranger to adventure. A Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Radiology at Boston University Medical Center, Mohamed compares his transition to American life to walking in a jungle. Navigating between cutting edge... More
Spotlight on Students: Andrew Ferree
A challenging and rewarding program, the Boston University School of Medicine MD/PhD Combined Degree program produces exceptional physicians and researchers. Though only halfway through his time here, Andrew Ferree is no exception. An addict to research, Andrew has traveled internationally to present his scientific findings, and continues to investigate new... More
Spotlight on Faculty: Dr. Gene Blatt
When faced with administrative meetings, teaching, laboratory research, and writing publishable articles and books on a daily basis, coming to work can seem daunting. For Dr. Gene Blatt, Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology, multi-tasking is the key to perform at his exemplary level in all these areas. Making greats strides... More
Upcoming Final Exam Schedule / Semester Break
Last Day of Classes: 12/1/11; Study Period: 12/12 to 12/16/11; Final Exam Period: 12/16 to 12/21/11; Semester Break: 12/21/11-1/17/12
Faculty/Staff Holiday Part at Charles River Campus
Thursday December 15th from 3-5pm; Metcalf Hall, George Sherman Union. Shuttle buses will leave the Medical Campus at 2:30 and 3:30 and return from the George Sherman Un oin at 4:15 and 5:15. For more information visit www.bu.edu/evcon
Spring 2012 Classes Begin Tuesday 1/17/12
Registration is ongoing for Spring, 2012 classes through December 16, 2011. After that a late fee will be applied.
Upcoming MAMS and OHS Webinars for Prospective Applicants
Please join us for informational webinars for prospective MA in Medical Sciences and Oral Health Science applicants. The next MAMS webinar will be held on February 1st at noon (EST) and the next OHS webinar on February 15th, also at noon. Registration is required.
TODAY – May 2012 Graduation Workshop
GMS will hold graduation workshops on Thursday January 19th for all doctoral and masters students planning on completing their degree by May 2012 . The Workshop will provide information on GMS required forms, policies and deadlines, general information on thesis writing and formatting as well as submission guidelines. Date: Thursday, January 19th Who:... More
Building Your Personal Brand: A Workshop for Postdocs
Please join us on January 25th at 12:00 noon for a workshop presented by WEST’s Executive Director, Ilene Fischer. She will lead the program which she developed while working with management guru, Tom Peters. This program is based on Mr. Peters' work, “The Brand Called You.” Title: Building Your... More
Bone Marrow Drive Wednesday 11/30
On Wednesday, November 30th, there will be a drive encouraging the South Asian population to join the bone marrow registry through a simple cheek swap. Registration is free and painless. It will be held at BU Charles River Campus, 12pm to 3pm at the GSU Alley, basement of... More