GMSSO Blood Drive April 4
The GMSSO and the American Red Cross will be sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, April 4th from 10am-3pm in the Hiebert Lounge, 14th Floor. Please sign up for an appointment the week before/the week of at the GMSSO table in the L-Building Lobby. Contact Email: gmsso@bu.edu
Pathways to U.S. Permanent Residence for International Postdocs December 8.
Title: Pathways to U.S. Permanent Residence for International Postdocs Description: Workshop is intended for international postdocs in the United States in nonimmigrant classifications. Will cover long-term immigration alternatives, strategies and timing considerations for postdoctoral researchers preparing to apply for U.S. Lawful... More
SURP Program Applications now OPEN
Applications for the 2012 Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) sponsored by the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences are now OPEN through February 24th. Detailed information about the program, the application process or access to the online application can be found on the SURP prospective student link. For more information please... More
Spotlight on Students: Maria Vasilakos
Choosing a career is not always an easy task. A graduate from the M.A. in Medical Sciences – Oral Health Sciences track and a first year dental student at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGDM), Maria Vasilakos provides some insight on her unique path into... More
Lab Time Management: a Practical Perspective
From a practical perspective, one of the most daunting challenges for beginning investigators is learning how to cram an impossible load of new obligations into a 24-hour day. Finding ways to manage the conflicting demands on your time can be a key to developing a successful career and a rewarding... More
PhD Dissertation Prospectus Due October 3rd for May 2012 Graduates
PhD student planning to graduate in May 2012 should submit the Dissertation Prospectus by October 3rd. Please see graduation calendar for other important dates. Other PhD forms can be found on the students forms page
Last Date to Drop Classes is October 11.
The Drop deadline for all GMS students is October 11th. Please complete an add/drop form and submit to registrar, Ms. Millie Agosto.
The PhD Movie to be shown on Thursday October 20th at 5-7 pm.
The showing of the PhD movie is being sponsored by the GMSSO. For further information please visit the GMSSO page or flyer.
Graduate Fair for Prospective Students October 20th 4-7pm.
Thinking about going to graduate school? It's never too early to get information. Please come and meet representatives from MA & MS programs offered by the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences. Each program will have information about admissions criteria, research and professional career paths. The fair will be help on Thursday... More
Building Successful Research Teams: Preventing and Managing Conflict – November 2nd
Building Successful Research Teams: Preventing and Managing Conflict Understanding the factors that contribute to the successful functioning of a team is critical to anyone who leads or participates in collaborative science. Event Details: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Workshop 4-5:30pm. Reception to follow. BU Medical Campus, Room K-103 Questions?? Contact:... More
Upcoming Drop Deadline, Friday Nov. 11
The last day to drop courses is Friday, November 11, 2011. Please use the add/drop form found on the student forms page and obtain the required advisor and instructor signatures before submitting to GMS, L315.
GMSSO Fall Social – September 14th
The GMSSO Fall Social will be on Wednesday, September 14th at T's Pub, 973 Commonwealth Avenue. The event will run from 7pm-10pm. This event is open to all new and current GMS master's and Ph.D. students. Plenty of free food will be provided. Questions? Email gmsso@bu.edu
Postdoc Appreciation Ice Cream Social Monday September 19th.
Please join the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Ice Cream Social during Postdoc appreciation week on Monday, September 19 from 3-4:30. Further information can be found here.
Last Day to Add Classes September 19th
The add deadline for all GMS students ( MA/MS and PhD students) is Monday, September 19, 2011. Add/drop forms require an advisor signature and should be returned to Ms. Agosto the Registrar in L315.
GMS -Alumni Welcome Barbeque, September 6th at 5pm
Please join us for the annual Graduate Medical Sciences Welcome Barbecue sponsored by BUSM Alumni Association on September 6th 5:00-6:30 on the Talbot green.
New International Student Information Session September 5th for GMS Students.
All new incoming International students should attend the information session on Monday, September 5th, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Morse Auditorium, 602 Commonwealth Avenue. Topics will include: Navigating the U.S. Classroom We will address the cultural dynamics of the American classroom: teaching styles, communication, participation, organization and more. Health Care is Different in... More
GMSSO Presents: The PhD Movie – October 20th
On Thursday, October 20th at 5pm the GMSSO will sponsor a free showing of The PhD Movie. The movie will be held in Hiebert Lounge. Refreshments will be available. For more information visit the GMSSO Homepage or email gmsso@bu.edu
MA in Medical Sciences Orientation – September 1st
Incoming student orientation will take place on Thursday, September 1st from 10:30-4 pm. Students should check-in on L2, Room 203. For additional information please see the orientation page or Contact Dr. Gwynneth Offner at goffner@bu.edu
GMS Orientation September 2, 2011
Orientation for all GMS MA, MS, and PhD students will take place on Friday September 2, 2011 from 9-12 am in the 670 Albany Street Auditorium. The orientation schedule and additional information can be found online. Class start on Tuesday September 6th. For more information please contact the Division Office... More
Spotlight on Students: Geunwon Kim
Not many people can say they enjoy waking up and going to work every day. Geunwon Kim may be an exception. A current MD/PhD student in her fourth PhD year, she mixes research with passion as she attends conferences and prepares for her MD years at Boston University School of... More
2nd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, August 5th
The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences is pleased to invite you to our 2nd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. The symposium held on Friday, August 5, 2011 was developed to showcase independent research projects accomplished by a distinct cohort of students during their 10 week summer... More
MA Medical Sciences Oral Health Track Orientation August 3rd
Welcome incoming MA in Medical Sciences - Oral Health Sciences Students. Orientation will take place in L804 from 9am to 2pm on Wednesday August 3rd. For additional information please contact, Dr. Theresa Davies .
Thesis Submission Due Date August 4th for all September, 2011 Graduates.
All GMS (MA, MS and PhD) students planning on graduating in September, 2011 should submit their thesis for format review after July 26th. Two copies of the thesis with signed approval pages are due to the Registrar by 3pm on Thursday, August 4th. Please see thesis submission guidelines found on... More
Industry Exploration Program
Come to the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Monthly Speaker Series to hear all about the initiative developed by the MassGeneral Postdoc Association, MassBioEd Foundation and local companies who partnered to provide postdocs with an opportunity to spend a day at local biotech companies to discuss career tracks within the company, More
Spotlight on Students: Flavien Leclere
Balancing graduate school and all that comes with it—classes, research, exams—is not easy. We sat down with Flavien Leclere, President of the Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) and the recent recipient of the Robert F. Troxler Award in Biochemistry, to hear how he maintains a busy schedule, and has... More