GMS Fall/Winter Yoga, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
A chance to learn about the beneficial effects of yoga on your mental and physical health. Sessions will include breathing exercises that reduce stress and poses that are adaptable to all skill levels. The class will conclude with a discussion about the physiologic effects of the practice and how these... More
NEW: BSO Tickets Available to Students and Postdocs
Now available Boston Symphony Orchestra College Cards. Stop by the GMS Office, L315 (Evans 8 while under renovation ), to pick one up. Cards are limited to one per person, first come, first serve. Register your College Card on the BSO’s website to find out what performances are available, as well... More
Working in a Multicultural Group
Featuring: Anne Copeland, PhD Founder and Executive Director, the Interchange Institute Tuesday, June 19 │3:30 – 5:00 pm │Wilkins Boardroom 120 Evans, 72 East Concord St. Today’s university is a mini-United Nations. The most productive labs, departments and work groups are the ones that understand the cultural values that affect relationships, communication style... More
Career Development Monthly Seminar Series: Evaluating Transferable Skills
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 12 , 2012 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. Location: 72 East Concord Street, BU School of Medicine Room: L-203 Registration: Email Yolanta@bu.edu open to PH.D. students and postdocs Would you like to find out about how important it is to highlight transferable skills for individuals who have strong scientific background? ... More
Spotlight on Students: Ridda Hasnain
Medicine is not only about healing—it is about prevention. Ridda Hasnain, a Ph.D. student in the Medical Nutrition Program, understands this concept and hopes to use her BUSM education to establish preventative health measures around the globe. When did you first know you wanted to pursue science? From a very young age, More
Spotlight on Students: Whitney Thomas
Graduating on Friday, May 18th at the GMS M.A./M.S. Commencement Ceremony, Whitney Thomas reflects on her two years as a MAMS student. When did you first know you wanted to pursue science? When I was in grade school, I remember telling my parents that I wanted to be an ambulance driver when... More
GMS Career Development Monthly Seminar Series: What’s Next After Graduation and how to Find the Best Career Path for you
May Seminar: What’s Next After Graduation and how to Find the Best Career Path for you In this presentation, career consultant, Lauren Celano will discuss the various career opportunities for individuals with advanced degrees and will provide an overview of the job search process, networking to identify opportunities, and the importance... More
Madeline Brisotti and Tanaya Kunnenkeri
Student Spotlight Balancing a job and a earning a Master’s degree can be a daunting task. Madeline Brisotti and Tanaya Kunnenkeri, both in the Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine program, make it look easy. Working in the GMS Division Office a little every week, they find numerous ways to help... More
2012 Russek Day Abstracts extended to April 26.
Abstracts are currently being accepted for the 18th annual Russek Student Achievement day. Information and abstract submission details can be found here.
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