The BU Staff Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Survey is now underway! Your anonymous, confidential input will help the University understand where we are now and identify opportunities for the future. For more information and to take the survey, click here. Please complete the survey by Friday, April 2.
Korn Ferry, a global DE&I consultancy, is working with BU to conduct the survey and the data will not be reported in any way that would allow individuals to be identified.
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The University is committed to promoting a safe campus environment for students, faculty, and staff in accordance with current state and local public safety guidelines.
Face coverings must be worn at all times: in any shared spaces, in all University buildings, on the BU Shuttle and public transportation, as well as on the street and in public spaces.
Wearing a face covering does not replace the need to maintain physical distancing and observing safety protocols in shared spaces. Read more.
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Updated Alumni Medical Library Hours
Effective Monday, March 29, the Alumni Medical Library hours of operation are:
L-12 Library Hours
Sunday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
L-11 Testing Center and L-1110 Computer Classroom Hours
Sunday - Saturday (Daily): 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Please see more information on the organizational separations of the shared BUMC/BMC ID Services, which includes ID badges, access control to all BUMC buildings, and the new temporary location of the BUMC ID office.
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Government & Community Affairs (GCA) is seeking to collect information about programs across Boston University schools and colleges that:
- Benefit Boston and/or Brookline residents; and
- Are offered for free or at a subsidized/low cost.
We want to amplify the great work being done by BU students, faculty and staff. Please complete a brief survey by Monday, April 5.
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BUMC faculty, fellows, residents, students and staff who are interested in educational innovations and scholarship are invited to submit an abstract or workshop proposal of ongoing or completed education projects for this interactive virtual event. Click here for more information and to submit a proposal.
Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 9. Submit questions about workshops to dflynn@bu.edu and questions about abstracts to jjwisco@bu.edu
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In the Media
Emily Cleveland Manchanda, MD
Elissa Perkins, MD, MPH
Carl Streed, MD, MPH, FACP
Alan P. Farwell, MD
Nahid Bhadelia, MD, MA
Sabrina Assoumou, MD, MPH
Joshua Barocas, MD
Wendy Qiu, MD, PhD
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Noon-1 p.m.
Come hear from two APP/Physician teams about how they navigate working effectively together, along with their perils and pitfalls.
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The Institute for Health System Innovation & Policy welcomes applications for funding from BU faculty-student partnerships pursuing interdisciplinary health care research.
Applications by faculty are due on Friday, April 16, at 5 p.m.
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Call for Nominations for Distinguished Faculty and Staff of the Month
Please submit your nominations to recognize faculty and staff who provide exceptional commitment and service to the BUSM community.
All BUSM staff and BMC staff who directly support the academic, teaching, and research missions of BUSM, (e.g., coordination of clerkship rotations) are eligible. Submit your nominations by April 16.
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// UPCOMING
Visit the calendar for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.
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To celebrate Women's History Month, Graduate Medical Sciences is hosting a free, virtual screening of Picture a Scientist. The film will be accessible for viewing through noon on Monday.
RSVP to receive the streaming link.
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Noon
The BUSM Department of Biochemistry Diversity and Inclusion Committee presents stories from a career marked by breaking barriers in academia and industry.
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4:30-6 p.m.
This three-part series will examine the racial disparities in health brought vividly to public attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first panel will explore the importance of collecting and utilizing data on race to better understand the impact of the pandemic. The second panel will focus on linking research to policy. The third panel will examine antiracist policy solutions that are informed by data.
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Noon-1 p.m.
The interview process can feel intimidating - but it doesn’t have to be! This upcoming workshop, hosted by GMS Professional Life, will guide students and post-doctoral scholars on how to sharpen your interview skills. We also will review some common interview questions and mistakes to avoid so you can feel better prepared.
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5-6:30 p.m.
Explore bias, critical thinking, wellness, empathy, and leadership across disciplines in higher education through Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS).
This event is sponsored by the Enrichment Office in Office of Medical Education at BUSM and the BU Arts Initiative. Register here.
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Boston University School of Medicine
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