Physician Assistant Class of 2028 Celebrates White Coat Ceremony

The Physician Assistant (PA) Class of 2028 celebrated their White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 8, officially marking their entry into the study and professional practice of medicine.

Johanna Thompson-Hollands, PhD, Recognized by APA Society of Clinical Psychology

Thompson-Hollands received the David Shakow, PhD, Early Career Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions for her work in evaluating the importance of family involvement in the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Annual Faculty Reviews

Per Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Bylaws and LCME accreditation, all full-time faculty members must meet annually with their supervisors to review their progress toward promotion, receive constructive feedback, and set goals for the upcoming academic year.

This year’s annual review covers calendar year 2024 (January – December 2024). Please meet with your supervisors as early as you can, but no later than Aug. 31, 2025. 

The web-based evaluation form is at https://www.bumc.bu.edu/facdev.  

Please note: 

• You can note if your department uses an alternative evaluation form and upload relevant materials.
• You can change the supervisor, if incorrect.
• The “Welcome” page links to the Faculty Checklist, which lists required compliance and/or training for medical school faculty. The checklist now allows you to track your activity completion date, if desired.
• The “Welcome” page has required info for final submission after your face-to-face meeting. 
• The 2024 External & International Activity Report (EIAR) is now open and is required before final submission.

Please complete the verification of your annual evaluation using the above link even if your department/program uses external evaluation forms.  

If you encounter any difficulties with the system, please contact facdev@bu.edu.

How to Get Promoted and CV Review

Date: Thursday, Sept. 25

Time: Noon-2 p.m

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

Register here

Must register for this event before Sept. 12. Please submit your CV to camedfao@bu.edu by Sept. 12.

Medical Student Activities Fair

Date: Monday, Aug. 18

Time: 12:30-2 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building (L) 405

Kick off the new school year by learning about different student groups and activities at BU!

Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: A Conversation on the Science of Human Difference

Date: Thursday, Aug. 28

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Museum of Science, Boston

Register here

Join in for a thought-provoking evening with Shoumita Dasgupta, PhD, as we celebrate her groundbreaking new book, Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins — part of the yearlong Being Human spotlight at the Museum of Science. In conversation with award-winning science journalist and author Angela Saini, this dialogue will explore the science behind race, ethnicity, sex and gender, and disability — unpacking how these aspects of identity have been misunderstood, misused, and often weaponized in medicine, policy, public discourse, and emerging technologies.

Written for audiences from high school students to professionals, Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of science, equity and social justice. Come ready to learn, reflect and explore how we can all contribute to a more inclusive, informed future. The evening will conclude with a book signing with Dr. Dasgupta.

Faculty & Staff Meeting

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 17

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m

Hybrid Meeting: Zoom / Hiebert Lounge

Register here

Agenda to follow