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BUSM PA Program Director Honored for Research on PA Career Patterns
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) honored BUSM PA Program Director Mary Warner, MMSc, PA-C, with its PAragon Research Publishing Award for her exceptional research article “Career patterns of physician assistants: A retrospective longitudinal study.” The award was presented at AAPA’s annual conference in Boston in May. The article—which received a Gold Medal for Best... More
Recent Immigrants Benefit from GSDM Outreach Effort
In early April recent immigrants to the Boston area benefited from a community outreach effort led by the Boston University chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and the Global & Population Health office at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). The Notre Dame Educational Center (NDEC) Dental Health Fair offered... More
Addressing the Physician Shortage: Recommendations for Medical Education Reform
Since it started more than 30 years ago, funding the graduate medical education (GME) system has not evolved even as there has been a revolution in GME. The United States contributes almost $10 billion a year from Medicare into funding the GME system. However this system fails to provide the workforce needed for the 21st... More
BUSM Graduates Welcomed to Medical and Scientific Community
On Saturday, May 17, members of the BUSM Class of 2014 gathered to celebrate their graduation from medical school. Congratulations, Grads! View the pics on Facebook The 167th Boston University School of Medicine commencement opened with an academic procession of 300 members of the faculty lining up on either side of the Class of 2014 to... More
Celebrating Success! GMS Commencement Images on BUSM Facebook
On Friday, May 16, the BUSM GMS Class of 2014 gathered in Metcalf Hall to celebrate commencement. See them on BUSM Facebook! Celebrating Success! Division of Graduate Medical Sciences 2014 Commencement “Your degree empowers you not just as scientists, researchers, clinicians, and health professionals but as critical thinkers, problem solvers and advocates,” said Associate Provost for the... More
Cancer’s Potential On-Off Switch
A team of Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) researchers have proposed that an “on and off” epigenetic switch could be a common mechanism behind the development of different types of cancer. Epigenetics is the phenomena whereby genetically identical cells express their genes differently, resulting in different physical traits.Researchers from the Boston University Cancer Center... More
Register for the John McCahan Medical Campus Education Day
Boston University's Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Dental Medicine and the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences are proudly sponsoring the John McCahan Medical Campus Education Day on Thursday, May 22, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the BUSM Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge 14th Floor. “Education Day is a fantastic opportunity to meet and network with innovative educators from across... More
Ribbon Cuttings Mark Official Openings for Two New GSDM Department of Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials Labs
Two ribbon cutting ceremonies marked the official opening of two new laboratory spaces for the Department of Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) in March. One of the new labs is located on the Second Floor of the Evans Biomedical Research Center at 650 Albany St. More
BUSM’s Wolozin Receives Alzheimer’s Association Zenith Fellows Award
Benjamin Wolozin, MD, PhD, professor of pharmacology and neurology, was awarded the Alzheimer’s Association Zenith Fellows Award, a $450,000 grant dispersed over three years. Initiated in 1991, the award provides support for cutting edge basic science or biomedical research that addresses fundamental problems related to early detection, etiology pathogenesis, treatment and/or prevention of Alzheimer’s disease... More
May 13 Fifth Annual Lynne Stevens Memorial Lecture
"Trauma Informed Services: Implications for Healthcare Providers and Systems" Carole Warshaw, MD Director, National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma and Mental Health Executive Director, Domestic Violence Mental Health Policy Initiative Tuesday, May 13 Noon-1 p.m. BUSM Instructional Building, L-110 This annual memorial lecture is in honor of Lynne Stevens, LICSW, BCD (1946-2009), the director of the Responding to Violence Against Women Program... More
State Medicaid Cuts Mean More Emergency Department Visits, Higher Costs for Safety-Net Hospital
According to a study released April 17 in the American Journal of Public Health, dental-related Emergency Department (ED) visits increased up to 14 percent following Massachusetts Medicaid cuts. Findings are based on data from Boston Medical Center, an urban safety-net hospital in Boston’s South End. In this retrospective study of existing data, researchers looked at dental-related ED... More
Gerard Doherty, MD, Elected President of American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
Gerard Doherty, MD, chair of the Department of Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and chief of Surgery at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and has been elected as President of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeon (AAES). He will serve as President through 2015. As president, Doherty will preside at council assemblies and the annual... More
Regenerative Medicine Generates Hope
Egos in BU center take a backseat to sharing, progress, and promise In the video above, CReM founders Darrell Kotton, Gustavo Mostoslavsky, and George Murphy discuss how they use iPS cells to study disease development, conduct drug screenings, and eventually to correct genetic mutations, with the goal of producing healthy tissues and organs for transplantation. Photo... More
Researchers Cite Experts’ Findings of NEIDL Safety
Arguments counter city councilman’s attempt to ban Biosafety Level 4 research In a discussion whose outcome may determine if Boston University’s National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) will conduct research involving pathogens such as the Ebola and Marburg viruses, speakers for and against research at BioSafety Level 4 (BSL-4) faced off last night at a lengthy... More
BU Community Performs Impromptu Concert for BMC Caregivers
Approximately 40 students, staff and faculty from Boston University’s Charles River and Medical Campuses performed an impromptu lunchtime concert today for the caregivers at Boston Medical Center to commemorate the anniversary of Marathon tragedy. The event was personal; some of the musicians were friends with BU student Lu Lingzi, who died from injuries sustained from the... More
April 17 BUMC Earth Day Festival
All BU Medical Campus faculty, staff and students are encouraged to stop by Talbot Green for the fun, interactive BUMC Earth Day Festival. Bring hard-to-recycle items: batteries, Styrofoam, printer ink and toner cartidges, etc. Bring your bike for a tune-up and free lights Bring your old clothes and help us reach our 100 ton donation goal of clothing... More
Study Seeks to Understand Factors Associated with the Use of Harsh Discipline by Mothers Who Have Experienced Trauma
It is known that the use of harsh discipline, such as hitting or screaming at a child, is a risk factor for child abuse and is more common in families where the mothers themselves have a history of trauma. Now researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) have found... More
Explore Diverse Careers in Science; Speed Networking Event April 22
Science is a booming, vibrant industry in the city of Boston. Between the universities, research institutions and biotechnology companies that pepper the city blocks, it isn’t any wonder why Boston is sometimes referred to as the “Athens of America”. While a typical career path may pursue the direction of academic research, there are also many... More
BUSM Faculty Member Honored as 2014 Community Clinician of the Year by Suffolk District Medical Society
Dr. Judith Linden cited for her efforts for survivors of sexual assault BU School of Medicine Vice Chair for Education and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine Judith A. Linden, MD, has been honored as the 2014 Community Clinician of the Year by the Suffolk District Medical Society, one of the district societies of the Massachusetts Medical... More
BUSM and BMC Investigating Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative seeks individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish background for study to speed efforts toward a cure Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) along with Boston Medical Center (BMC) will study individuals with genetic mutations associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) as one of 32 clinical sites of the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), More
A New Breed of Cancer Researcher
Boston University’s Center for Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology was highlighted in a March 28 story “A New Breed of Cancer Researcher” in the journal Science. Learn more about the emerging area of cancer research and how interdisciplinary training at centers like BU’s are playing an important role by clicking here.
Annual Mark A. Moskowitz Memorial Lecture Series
Please join the Section of General Internal Medicine in welcoming Dr. Russell S. Phillips, MD as the annual Mark. A. Moskowitz Visiting Professor. Dr. Phillips will present at General Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, as well as the Department of Medicine Grand Rounds. Dr. Phillips is the Director of the Center for Primary Care, William Applebaum... More
“You are Amazing” BUSM Class of 2014 Match Day
Amid the balloons and cameras snapping, the Class of 2014 received their National Residency Matching Program letters with family, friends, faculty and staff joining in the excitement. “You are amazing,” said Angela Jackson, MD, associate dean for student affairs to the class. “You have worked hard for this day, and we congratulate you.” Also congratulating the... More
BUMC Students, Faculty, Staff Encouraged to Share Thoughts on International Student Experiences
All Medical Campus students, faculty and staff are encouraged to share their thoughts in an anonymous survey regarding the University’s engagement with its international student population. BU’s success in attracting students from diverse backgrounds and around the world has brought a renewed set of challenges and opportunities for self-evaluation and development of the university as a... More
March 25 BUMC Faculty & Staff Wellness Fair
In an effort to promote wellness, BU Human Resources is hosting a Wellness Fair on the Medical Campus for faculty and staff. In addition to cardiac screenings there are a wide range of wellness offerings. Highlights of the fair include: Private cardiac screening sessions (Registration required) 20 min fitness workshops and cooking demonstrations (Registration required) Chair massages, Skin analysis... More